Best Boat Detailing in Jackson Hole

Boating around Jackson Hole happens in a tight summer window, and the water and sun here are hard on a hull.

• Jackson Lake. Big water under the Tetons, with afternoon wind that throws spray across the deck and leaves spots when it dries.
• Palisades Reservoir. A popular run over the state line for a weekend on the water, which usually means a long tow behind a truck on dusty, buggy highway miles.
• The Snake River. Drift boats and rafts go in and out at gravel ramps all summer, and the grit goes everywhere.
• High-altitude sun. At over 6,000 feet the summer sun is strong. Gelcoat, vinyl seats and canvas fade and chalk faster than they would at sea level.

Then the boat sits through a long winter. What goes into storage dirty usually comes out worse in spring.

Boat detailing near Jackson Hole covers the same ground as a car detail, just applied to a hull instead of body panels: an exterior wash of the hull and deck, an interior clean of seats, vinyl and storage, and optional extras like a 1-step polish or ceramic coating. Which pieces a boat needs depends on how it has been used and how long it has been since the last clean.

Like every service at Auto Spa, boat detailing is a drop-off appointment rather than a while-you-wait job. Drop the boat and trailer off at 1655 Martin Lane and we will call when it is ready; a straightforward wash and interior clean takes less time than a job that also includes a polish or ceramic coating.

What affects price is boat length, how dirty the hull and interior are, and which services get added. A boat that has only made a few easy trips on Jackson Lake needs less work than one towed over dusty, buggy highway miles to Palisades Reservoir all summer, or one that went into winter storage dirty. We confirm the exact price once we see the boat, so call (307) 730-0512 with the length and condition for a straight quote.

Exterior: Express and Signature

An exterior wash and clean of the hull and deck to take off waterline grime, water spots and road film from the tow. The Signature level goes further than the Express for boats that need more attention.

Interior: Express and Signature

Seats, vinyl, floors and storage areas cleaned out after a season of wet gear, sunscreen, snacks and dogs. Again, Signature is the deeper clean.

1-Step Polish

A machine polish to bring back gloss on gelcoat or paint that has gone dull and chalky in the sun.

Ceramic Coating

Ceramic coating for the exterior, and a ceramic treatment for the interior, so water, grime and spots have a harder time sticking and cleanup at the end of the day is quicker.

Boat and Trailer Storage, Including Heated Storage

We also offer boat and trailer storage, including heated boat storage, for the months the lakes are frozen. Ask about availability when you call.

Boat work is priced by boat length, because a 16-foot skiff and a 24-foot wake boat are very different jobs. Rather than post a number that might not fit your boat, we quote each one.

Call (307) 730-0512 for a quote. Tell us the length, the type of boat, and what you want done (exterior, interior, polish, coating or storage), and we will give you a straight answer.

• Before the season. A polish and ceramic coating before the first launch means the boat starts the summer protected.
• Mid-season. A quick exterior and interior clean after a few big weekends on Jackson Lake or Palisades.
• Before storage. Clean it before it goes away for the winter so dirt, moisture and food are not sitting in it until spring. If you are storing with us, we can line that up.

Summer fills up fast in Jackson, so call early in the season to get on the schedule.

The truck that pulls the boat takes a beating too: lake water, ramp grit, bugs and dust. Our detail packages start at $425 for an Express Detail, and an exterior hand wash is $250. For chips from long tows on gravel, see our XPEL paint protection film.

Call Auto Spa by Detail Driven at (307) 730-0512 for a boat detailing or storage quote, or book online. We are at 1655 Martin Lane, Jackson, WY 83001, open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 3 PM.