Contract Marine Detailing Specialist - Palmetto Market

Contract Marine Detailing Specialist

Palmetto, Florida • Independent Contractor (1099) • Flexible Schedule

The Opportunity

Full Throttle Marine doesn't do mediocre. We deliver showroom-quality marine detailing directly to boat owners' docks—no compromises, no shortcuts, no excuses. Our customers expect perfection, and we deliver it every single time.

We're hunting for a detailing craftsperson who's obsessed with flawless finishes, works with surgical precision, and understands that "good enough" isn't in our vocabulary. If you take pride in transforming boats into gleaming masterpieces, this is your stage.

You bring elite-level skill. We bring premium customers, consistent work, and a brand that demands excellence.

The Premium Detailing Standard

Every Full Throttle Marine detail is executed at the highest level. This isn't a checklist job—it's a craft.

Exterior Excellence

• Full exterior wash—hull, deck, and topsides cleaned to perfection
• Clay bar treatment to obliterate embedded contamination
• Machine polish (rotary and dual-action) to restore and amplify gelcoat/paint brilliance
• Premium wax seal application for fortress-level UV and salt protection
• Metal brightwork polished to mirror shine

Interior Mastery

• Complete interior detail—every surface immaculate
• Vinyl conditioning and UV protection that extends the life of your investment
• Glass and windshield treatment for crystal-clear, water-repellent perfection
• Bilge inspection and cosmetic detailing
• Professional photo documentation of every finished job

Every boat leaves the dock photographed, documented, and looking absolutely stunning. That's the Full Throttle standard—no exceptions.

What You Bring to the Table

Required Qualifications

• Proven professional detailing mastery—marine, automotive, or both
• Expert-level proficiency with machine polishers (rotary and dual-action)
• Deep knowledge of clay bar, compound, polish, and wax/sealant application techniques
• Advanced understanding of marine vinyl care, glass treatment, and marine-specific product chemistry
• Own complete detailing equipment and supplies (or proven ability to source them)
• Reliable transportation to multiple marina and dock locations
• Obsessive attention to detail with zero tolerance for substandard results
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Skills—The Competitive Edge

• Extensive marine detailing experience on fiberglass hulls and gelcoat restoration
• Mastery of premium marine product lines (3M, Meguiar's Marine, Star Brite, Collinite, and beyond)
• Marina environment expertise—dock protocols, water safety, professional etiquette
• Ability to cross-sell and bundle detailing with mechanical service opportunities
• Vision for expanding into additional high-value marine service disciplines
• Portfolio of finished work demonstrating exceptional results

What You're Getting

• Above-market flat-rate compensation that rewards quality and efficiency
• High-ticket bundled jobs—detailing paired with mechanical service calls means bigger earnings per visit
• Pre-booked, consistent work—no customer hunting, no bidding wars, no dead time
• Complete scheduling control—work when you want
• Full Throttle Marine's premium brand, marketing engine, and booking infrastructure working for you
• Defined service territory—your market, your customers, your growth
• Professional photo documentation system provided
• Expansion opportunities as the territory and service menu scale

Why This Matters

For boat owners, their vessel represents a serious investment. When they hire Full Throttle Marine, they're buying confidence—confidence that their engine will run flawlessly and their boat will look absolutely pristine when we leave the dock.

A perfect detail isn't just about aesthetics. It's about pride of ownership. It's what boat owners brag about to their friends. It's the experience that keeps them coming back.

If you're the type of detailer who makes boat owners stop in their tracks and stare at their own boat like they're seeing it for the first time—you're exactly who we need.

About Full Throttle Marine

Full Throttle Marine is a premium mobile outboard service company headquartered in Palmetto, Florida. We're ABYC-certified and obsessed with delivering factory-quality marine service and professional detailing directly to boat owners' docks—by land or by water. We operate with flat-rate transparent pricing, professional photo documentation, and zero surprises.

We're building Florida's first premium mobile marine service franchise network. We're scaling fast, and we need elite detailers to scale with us.

Learn more: ftmarine.com

Ready to Apply?

Send us a brief overview of your detailing experience, your availability, and—most importantly—portfolio photos of finished work you're genuinely proud of. Results speak louder than words.

If your work is as sharp as your standards, we want to talk.