Matt was a pleasure to work with and did a great job detailing my 24' Grady White. Matt made himself super available to see the boat, get me a quote and get the job done
Boats that glimmer across the water.
MBD Marine Care is a fully insured mobile detailer based in Milford, CT. We bring professional-grade cleaning, polishing, and ceramic protection straight to your dock, from the waterline up.
Greenwich to Stonington, the whole shoreline
Your boat is an investment. We treat every hull like it is our own.
MBD Marine Care serves boat owners, marinas, and yacht brokers up and down the Connecticut coast. Founder Matthew Ludden grew up in Milford, a street from the beach and a corner from the Housatonic, watching vessels shimmer on the water. Now his team is the reason they shine.
We do more than a quick wash. Every project gets a meticulous eye for detail, professional-grade products, and long-lasting protection rather than a temporary shine. Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals, and that trust drives everything we do.
From a maintenance wash to a three-year ceramic coat.
Pricing is by the foot so you only pay for the boat you have. Larger corrections and specialty work are quoted after a quick assessment.
Wash & Wax
Hand wash, brightwork, isinglass, non-skid, spray wax, and a polymer sealant. Cabin cleaning optional.
$35/ ftResurgence
For heavily oxidized boats: sanding, two-step compounding, polish, and sealant to bring the gelcoat back.
By quoteBuff & Shine
Brightwork, non-skid spray wax, one-step compound and polish, then a polymer sealant. Full exterior.
$65/ ftCeramic Coating
Light polish and a three-year ceramic coat, a sacrificial barrier against UV, salt, oxidation, and hazing.
$100/ ft · fromWash Plans
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly washes that keep your vessel looking its best all season long.
$8/ ft · fromTeak, Shrink Wrap & Winterizing
Teak restoration, shrink wrapping, and winterization to protect your boat through the off-season.
By quoteDo the job right. Every time.
Reliable and communicative
Scheduling you can count on and a team that shows up and follows through.
Long-lasting protection
Professional products and technique for durable results, not a shine that fades in weeks.
Fully mobile
We service your boat where it sits: your marina, private dock, or storage facility.
Every surface, every detail
Gelcoat, teak, metal, non-skid, and interiors, each cared for like it is our own boat.
See the work.
Short clips from jobs around the shoreline. Tap any one to play.
Wrapped, winterized, and put away right.
A boat that goes under wrap clean and sealed comes out in spring ready to use. These are boats we have wrapped across the shoreline.







Reviews
What boat owners say.
Matt and team compounded and waxed my boat today....very pleased with the outcome. They were very meticulous , and ensured the entire site and boat stayed clean. Recommend them to anyone looking to have their vessel detailed.
Matt and his team did a great job bringing the shine back on my 2001 boat. Matt's communication was fantastic and his pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend using Matt's services.
Matt of Matt's Boat Detailing (MBD) is the real deal. He cleaned up a mess that a different detailer made. With Phase I complete, my boat looks great! I am so happy I finally got to use his services. He is a hands on owner operator which I think is very important. He took the time to visit and advise as well as inspect the final work making adjustments as necessary. He knows what he is doing and he and his crew even properly prepped to protect neighboring surfaces, which most boat detailers are too lazy to do. I am looking forward to him completing Phase II and using his services moving forward! I will be recommending him to everyone I know that is looking for boat detailing services.
This is the third year that Matt and his crew have detailed my 33' Cruisers. I have been thoroughly pleased every year and would highly recommend!
Fantastic job!
Matt & his team did a great job on my 2009 44 Sea Ray SB! Top side compound polish & wax, hull detail, and a fresh coat of bottom paint... she's looking like she just came off the showroom floor! Can't recommend him enough. Great communication, reliable, and professional.
Company was very professional. They did exactly what they said they were gonna do price very reasonably very happy with his services will continue to use him in the future.
Matt's boat detailing has been detailing our boat for 5 years, Matt and his crew do excellent work. I would recommend..
Matt and his team did a great job removing the oxidation from my 2016 Robalo R222 center console. Waxed and buffed the hull looks like new. I highly recommend Matt's Boat Detailing.
Matt did my boat hull March 25 and it looks great
Great job getting my boat ready for the season. Matt communicated the whole way. Will certainly be back for more
Matt did a great job wet sanding, compounding, washing and waxing my Steiger 23' Miami pilot house and top side. He a true professional, works with a smile and does great work, I can shave in the reflection. Thanks! Woody
Matt and his team did an excellent job bringing Schatzi back to life. He was very professional and respectful. The topsides look like a mirror. I would highly recommend him!
Matt and his team did a phenomenal job bringing our 2004 Tiara gel coat back to life! This included a wet sand and finished with a ceramic coat. The boat shines and is now protected like never before!
You get what you pay for! Matt's services fully lived up to my lofty expectations and my boat looks better than when leaving the showroom. Matt will be my go to guy for any detail related jobs I may require in the future.
My Experience with Matt's details was truly top notch! First off I called him very late in the spring and he came up with a way to get my Hull done to follow up with the super structure once in the water. This year I opted to go with not only a compound and seal but also went down the ceramic coating route in hopes of getting an extra year out of the job. First off his pricing is very competitive compared to few others I checked. Matts work was amazing and the boat looks brand new! Lastly, his communication was spot on. As with any spring/early summer project in New England, we had plenty of weather related issues. He kept me posted every step of the way, touched base with any reschedules, let me know when he got there, and lastly when he left. I could not be more pleased with my decision to use Matts Detailing and will be a return customer for sure next year to “touch up”. I highly recommend reaching out to Matt for any detailing work!
Matt's boat detailing service was great as advertised. Very insightful, detail oriented and clearly has a passion for his work. Highly recommend his services for your boat to look its best and also the fact he comes to you makes it even better
Professional, wonderful work. Highly recommend!
Great job very professional
Greenwich to Stonington, the whole shoreline.
Our mobile setup reaches marinas, docks, and storage yards across all 100 miles of the Connecticut coast. Each town below has its own page covering the local marinas and what that water does to a boat kept there:
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Call or send a message for a free, no-pressure quote on any service.
The boating year, month by month
What a Connecticut boat needs, and when. Hover or tap any month.
April
Wrap comes off, correction and sealant go on before she goes in. Town marinas open mid-month.