How often should I wax my boat?
The easy answer is that the more you keep up with it, the better your boat will look and the longer it will maintain its’ shine. The fact is that wax and other sealers don’t last more than a month or so under normal conditions. The salt, water, air, and sun all break down these products rapidly. The porous nature of your gel coat means that you have to keep at it constantly to try and slow down the oxidation. It’s much easier to do preventative maintenance like waxing periodically than it is to try and restore chalky or faded gel coat. It all comes down to how much time, money, and effort you want to put into keeping your boat protected and looking good. For practical purposes, we’d suggest a thorough wash and wax before launching in the Spring, then once mid-season, and if weather is cooperative, one last time before fall lay-up.
