Sixteen Years of Salt, Sun & Shine
Saltline was founded by lifelong San Diego boaters who got tired of watching beautiful vessels go dull under the bay's relentless salt and UV. We detail dockside — at Shelter Island, Harbor Island, and marinas across the bay — working carefully around hardware, electronics, and brightwork. From a weekend sailboat to a 60-foot motor yacht, every vessel gets the patience and marine-specific products it deserves.
- ✓Dockside at marinas bay-wide
- ✓Marine-specific products only
- ✓Careful around hardware & electronics
- ✓Sail and power, any size
Care Built for Life on the Water
Everything your vessel needs to look its best and last longer.
Vessels We've Brought Back to Life
A look at recent work across San Diego Bay.
Marine Detailing Done Right
Boats aren't big cars — they need products, methods, and care made for the water.
Salt-Smart Methods
Every step accounts for what salt, sun, and humidity do to a hull and deck.
We Come to the Dock
Service happens at your slip — no haul-out, no hassle, no lost water time.
Marine-Grade Protection
Coatings and sealants formulated for gelcoat, metal, teak, and marine vinyl.
Boaters Who Care
We're on the water ourselves — we treat your vessel like it's our own.
What Every Detail Includes
Dockside, Not Hauled Out
We work at your slip so your vessel stays in the water and on your schedule.
Marine-Only Products
Never automotive shortcuts — only products formulated for salt and gelcoat.
Hardware-Safe Care
Careful work around cleats, electronics, canvas, and brightwork.
Protection That Lasts
Every detail finishes with protection matched to your time on the water.
From Slip to Shine
Simple, dockside, and scheduled around you.
Walk the Vessel
We assess hull, gelcoat, teak, and interior and talk through your goals.
Dockside Quote
A clear quote and a plan matched to your vessel and time on the water.
Detail at the Slip
We work carefully at your dock, around your hardware and schedule.
Protect & Maintain
We finish with protection and can set up a seasonal wash program.
Keep Her Bright All Season Long
The bay is hard on a boat. Salt etches, UV chalks, and waterline grime sets fast. Our seasonal wash programs keep your vessel ahead of all of it — recurring dockside washes, ceramic top-ups, and a watchful eye on the brightwork. You spend your time on the water; we keep her looking like the day you fell for her.
- ✓Recurring dockside washes
- ✓Ceramic coating top-ups
- ✓Brightwork kept ahead of the sun
- ✓One less thing to manage
Trusted Across San Diego Bay
Saltline brought our 42-foot Sea Ray's gelcoat back from chalky and oxidized to a mirror. They work dockside, on our schedule, and the boat has never looked better. Worth every dollar.
The teak on our sailboat was grey and tired. Saltline's brightwork care made it glow like new without over-sanding. You can tell they actually understand boats, not just cars.
We keep our yacht on their seasonal wash program. Salt and bird mess never get a chance to set, the ceramic coating beads beautifully, and it's one less thing to think about.
Ready to Bring Back the Shine?
Tell us about your vessel and where she's slipped — we'll arrange a dockside detail.
Working With Saltline Marine
Do you detail at our slip, or do we haul out?
We work dockside at your slip across San Diego Bay — Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Point Loma, and beyond. No haul-out needed, so your vessel never loses water time.
What size and type of boats do you handle?
Everything from weekend sailboats to 60-foot motor yachts, sail and power. Our methods and products scale to the vessel and its finishes.
Can you fix oxidized, chalky gelcoat?
Yes — gelcoat oxidation removal is one of our core services. We compound and polish faded gelcoat back to a deep, showroom-style shine, then protect it.
Is ceramic coating worth it on a boat?
On the bay, absolutely. Marine ceramic coating resists salt, UV, and water spotting, makes wash-downs easier, and holds the shine far longer than wax.
Do you offer recurring maintenance?
We do — seasonal wash programs keep salt and grime from ever setting in, with recurring dockside washes and ceramic top-ups on a schedule that suits you.
Let's Get Your Vessel Gleaming
Share your boat and marina — we'll arrange a dockside detail that works around your time on the water.