How the Course Works

How the Course Works

Our Exterior Boat Washing, Cleaning and Detailing online course includes several modules (main topics) with unit lessons within each of those modules. Some lessons include written content and some include videos or both. When you're done with a lesson, click on the arrow at the bottom of the page to advance to the next lesson. This will also let the program know that you've completed that lesson.

If you have any questions while going through the course, feel free to reach out to Natalie at natalie@deckhanddetailing.com. She'll be happy to answer your questions, whether they're about the course or about detailing. Email support comes with the price of the course so you can contact us any time.

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Boat Washing, Cleaning and Detailing

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Introduction

  • Welcome Message
  • How the Course Works
  • About Your Instructor

Exterior Boat Washing

  • Gear and Supplies List
  • Boat Terminology
  • Boat Washing Brushes (video)
  • Cleaning Boats with a Fly Bridge (video)
  • Why Washing Boats is SO Important (When Your Customers Ask)
  • Boat Washing Video - Part 1
  • Boat Washing Video - Part 2
  • Boat Washing Video - Part 3
  • Boat Washing Video - Part 4
  • Washing and Cleaning in Enclosed Cockpits
  • Water Streaks (video)
  • Warning About Old Canvas and Plastic Windows (video)
  • Cleaning Synthetic Teak Decking (video)
  • Mold and Mildew in Non-Skid (video)
  • Using a Magic Eraser Pad to Clean Non-Skid (video)
  • Cleaning Hatches, Lazarettes and Under Cushions (video)
  • Natural Cleaning Products
  • Visual Boat Washing Checklist

Exterior Detailing

  • What is Exterior Detailing?
  • Metal Polishing
  • Canvas Cleaning
  • Cleaning and Polishing Plastic Windows
  • Cleaning and Treating Glass Windows
  • Cleaning and Protecting Vinyl Seating
  • Cleaning in Hatches, Lazarettes and Storage Lockers
  • Cleaning and Detailing Dinghies
  • Teak Deck Cleaning and Brightening
  • Engine Rooms and Bilges
  • Varnishing Wood

Interior Cleaning

  • Deep Cleaning vs Maintenance Cleaning
  • Learning How To Use the Power Panel (video)
  • Interior Carpet Spot Removal
  • How to Flush a Boat Toilet (video)

Preparing for Buffing and Waxing

  • Learn About Gel Coat and Oxidation
  • One-Step, Two-Step and Multi-Step Processes
  • Learn How to Assess the Condition of a Boat
  • Preparation - Weather and Safety
  • Products and Gear
  • Maintaining an Awlgrip Topcoat
  • When a Boat Should be Painted Instead of Waxed (videos)
  • Vinyl Striping vs Painted Striping (videos)
  • Waxing Tips and Techniques
  • Detailing Video - Red Ski Boat (8 videos)
  • Detailing Videos (5 videos)
  • Ceramic Coatings
  • Next Steps