Boat detailing supplies in Port ClintonPort Clinton, OH · East Kirk Road
Gelcoat compounds, polish, pads, ceramic coatings and wash care for Port Clinton boat owners, charter crews and detailers, on the shelf at our local shop.
Shop productsVisit the shopWalleye town, river town, ferry town
Port Clinton calls itself the “Walleye Capital of the World,” and the waterfront shows it. Charter boats, center consoles and family cruisers share the mouth of the Portage River with the Jet Express, which runs passengers from downtown Port Clinton to Put-in-Bay. Along Lakeshore Drive, big marinas sit a short walk from downtown shops and restaurants.
A fishing season is hard on a boat. Fish blood, scales, sunscreen and bait stains collect in the cockpit, and the hull picks up waterline film and exhaust soot every trip. Most boat owners here want two things: a reliable weekly wash and cleanup routine, and a plan for bringing back oxidized gelcoat when the boat comes out of storage in the spring.
Our shop is your local option. We’re on East Kirk Road, east of downtown, with compounds, polishes, pads, coatings and wash products on the shelf and people who can tell you which ones suit your boat.
From downtown Port Clinton
- About 6 miles and 12 minutes by car from downtown Port Clinton.
- About 6 miles from the Jet Express dock, if you’re coming back from the islands.
- 4125 East Kirk Rd, Suite #39 & 40, Port Clinton, OH 43452.
What Port Clinton boats need
Cockpit cleanup after a day of fishing, gelcoat correction in spring, and protection for aluminum and stainless.
Marinas and docks in Port Clinton
These are a few of the public and private facilities listed in Port Clinton’s boating directory.
- Brands Marina – Lakeshore Drive, 370 slips, about 300 yards from downtown
- Lakefront Marina & Yacht Club – West Lakeshore Drive, 478 slips
- Clinton Reef Club Marina – Lakeshore Drive, near the Jet Express
- Coastal Marine II – Lakeshore Drive, transient docking and a launch ramp
- Portage River Fishing Access – Public launch ramp on SR 163
- Jet Express, Port Clinton dock – Passenger ferry from downtown to Put-in-Bay
Facility details are taken from the Port Clinton boating directory and the operators’ own sites. We list them for reference only. Marine Detail Supply Co. isn’t affiliated with these marinas and doesn’t deliver to them.
Port Clinton season notes
Tips from a lot of charter and family boats coming through the shop.
Through the fishing season
- Wash the cockpit and fish box after every trip. Fish blood and bait stains come out much more easily before they dry.
- Use a boat soap rather than dish soap, which can strip wax and sealant.
- Wipe down aluminum and stainless, like T-tops, rails and outrigger bases, so spray and grime don’t sit on them between trips.
Fall and spring
- Before the boat goes into storage, give it a full wash and dry, and put a coat of sealant on the gelcoat.
- In spring, if the hull looks chalky, start with a test spot. Light oxidation may only need polish; heavier oxidation needs a compound first.
- Once you’ve corrected the gelcoat, protect it right away with a sealant or ceramic coating.
MDSC Port Clinton
We’re the Port Clinton store, east of downtown on East Kirk Road.
4125 East Kirk Rd, Suite #39 & 40
Port Clinton, OH 43452
419-341-8518
bcossu@marinedetailsupply.com
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
How far is the shop from downtown Port Clinton?
About 6 miles, or roughly 12 minutes by car. We’re on East Kirk Road, east of downtown.
Can I see the products before I buy?
Yes. Stop in during store hours and we’ll show you what’s on the shelf and help you match products to your boat.
What are your hours?
Closed Monday, Tuesday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., closed Sunday.
Do you ship if I can’t make it in?
Yes. We offer $7 flat-rate shipping on orders up to $200 and free shipping on orders over $200, sent UPS Ground within the continental U.S.
Nearby towns we serve
Every town we serve from the Port Clinton shop, with drive times and shipping details.
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