About
We are a local, owner-operated crew that works directly with the boat owners we serve. Here is what keeps clients booking us season after season.
Hands On Deck Detailing is run by a small crew of local students who grew up around these harbors and treat every boat like it's our own. We started this business our junior year of high school, and now we're sophomores in college.
We come to you because it's the most convenient way to get your boat done right. You don't have to haul it anywhere or work around a shop's schedule; we bring the right marine-safe products and technique straight to your slip, lift, or driveway and get the job done safely and effectively.
What keeps us loving the job is the smiles we create, the boats we transform, and the relationships we build with clients along the way.
The Hands On Deck TeamFrom the 2026 Windy City Boat Show, Chicago
Hands On Deck is run by local student operators working directly with clients in the harbor community. Our reputation is personal: reliable, responsive, and accountable. Supporting us means supporting a hardworking local business, not a rotating subcontractor crew.
Contract clients receive priority scheduling during peak months. Your boat gets serviced when it needs it, not when openings happen to appear.
We use marine-safe soaps, vinyl conditioners, and enclosure-safe cleaners designed specifically for boats, not automotive substitutes.
Regular washing and seasonal waxing preserve gelcoat, prevent oxidation, and extend the life of interior surfaces.
Cupholders, compartments, hardware, windows, and problem areas like mildew buildup and waterline staining are handled carefully, not rushed through.
Many clients schedule multiple visits each season. That means we track your boat's condition over time and maintain it proactively instead of reactively.
Ready to get on the schedule?
Call or text (312) 415-0582 or request a free quote.