The Yacht Lab

10/16/2026

Getting every surface polished and prepped!

10/15/2026

Arguably the best step in the process is this mid step - usually a yellow wool and Starke Yacht Care elevate.

It does a lot of refinement and sets up nicely for some DA work after to leave a great finish.

10/07/2026

They always say that size matters...

It especially does when polishing all the hard to hit areas on a fishing boats transom. We have to use a combination of different tools and pad sizes 🤌

10/02/2026

Mid stepping with Buff and Shine Mfg Yellow wool with Starke Yacht Care Elevate to knock down my heavy cut step.

This boat is getting the full works; sanding -> ceramic coating.

09/01/2026

Summer is almost over and we have limited availability for the fall/winter season of 2026.

We've had the pleasure of working with some great owners on some amazing boats this season — from routine detailing and protection to full gelcoat restorations, sanding, polishing and ceramic coatings.

As we head into the quieter months, now is a great time to get your boat back into shape, tackle the jobs that were put off during summer, or get ahead of next season.

Our September–November schedule is now open, with limited spaces available across Vancouver Island for:

• Gelcoat correction & restoration
• Wet & dry sanding
• Polishing & oxidation removal
• Marine ceramic coatings
• Exterior detailing & protection
• Teak, stainless, glass & other restoration work

If your boat needs some attention after a busy summer, send us a message or submit a quote request through our website.

Nanaimo | Vancouver Island
Marine detailing & restoration

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08/31/2026