Marine detailing supplies for Lake Erie’s Shores & Islandsfrom our Port Clinton shop
Compounds, polishes, pads, ceramic coatings and wash care for boat owners and detailers from Oak Harbor to Huron and out to the islands. Shop in person on East Kirk Road, or order online and we ship it.
Shop productsVisit the shopOne shop, one lake, a lot of boats
Marine Detail Supply Co. Port Clinton sits on East Kirk Road, a few minutes east of downtown Port Clinton and close to the roads that lead onto the Catawba and Marblehead peninsulas. That puts most of the Shores & Islands boating region within a short drive: Catawba and Port Clinton in about a quarter hour, Marblehead and Sandusky in under half an hour, and Huron and Oak Harbor in about thirty minutes.
The region is built around the water. The Shores & Islands Ohio tourism bureau counts nearly 90 marinas between the mainland and the islands, and Ottawa and Erie counties together had more than 15,000 registered boats in 2024, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. We stock what those boats need through a Lake Erie season: wash care for weekly cleanups, compounds and polish for oxidized gelcoat each spring, and coatings and sealants that make the rest of the summer easier.
There are two ways to get what you need. Stop in during store hours to see products in person and ask questions, or shop online. Online orders ship UPS Ground within the continental U.S., at a $7 flat rate on orders up to $200 and free on orders over $200.
Drive times from the shop
| Catawba Island | about 5 mi · 12 min |
| Port Clinton (downtown) | about 6 mi · 12 min |
| Marblehead | about 8 mi · 18 min |
| Sandusky | about 13 mi · 24 min |
| Oak Harbor | about 18 mi · 30 min |
| Huron | about 22 mi · 29 min |
| Lorain | about 46 mi · 1 hr |
| Cleveland | about 75 mi · 1 hr 30 min |
Approximate road distances and drive times from the shop to each town center. Island customers can ride the ferry to Catawba, Port Clinton, Marblehead or Sandusky and drive from there.
Get directionsFind your town
Each page covers local boating, getting to the shop, and the products that suit boats there.
Downtown marinas, the Portage River and the Jet Express dock.
See the page →Deep-water marinas on NE Catawba Road and the Miller Ferry dock.
See the page →East Harbor, the lighthouse and the Kelleys Island ferry dock.
See the page →Sandusky Bay marinas, downtown docks and the Jet Express.
See the page →The Portage River and the Locust Point and Toussaint marinas.
See the page →The Huron River and the city's Huron Boat Basin.
See the page →South Bass and Middle Bass: village docks, moorings and island marinas.
See the page →Ohio's largest Lake Erie island, reached from Marblehead or Sandusky.
See the page →Black River launches, with shipping the easy option.
See the page →Lakefront marinas and launches, served mainly by shipping.
See the page →What Shores & Islands boats go through
A typical season here runs from spring commissioning through fall haul-out. These products cover the main jobs.
A Lake Erie boating year
Freshwater boating has its own problems. Here’s what to plan for, season by season.
Spring and early summer
- Commissioning season builds through April and May. Put-in-Bay’s village docks, for example, opened for the 2026 preseason on April 10, with regular rates from May 8.
- Winter storage leaves dust, shrink-wrap residue and chalky, oxidized gelcoat. Wash first, then test a small area to decide whether you need a compound or just polish.
- Western Lake Erie’s mayfly season starts in early summer and can run through August. Rinse or waterless-wash the residue off soon, before it bakes onto the gelcoat.
Late summer and fall
- Keep the waterline and rub rails clean during the season, so film doesn’t build up and need hard correction in the fall.
- Before layup, clean and dry the interior and treat soft surfaces for mildew. A closed-up boat sits for months.
- Add a coat of sealant or wax before shrink-wrap or indoor storage, so you start next spring with protected gelcoat.
MDSC Port Clinton
Stop in to see products in person, or call before you drive over to check that we have what you need.
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
Where is the Port Clinton store?
We’re at 4125 East Kirk Rd, Suite #39 & 40, Port Clinton, OH 43452. Call 419-341-8518 before you head over if you need something specific.
What are your store 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, and how much does it cost?
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. Delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days, depending on where you are.
Do you ship to Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island and the other islands?
Island addresses check out like any other U.S. order, with UPS Ground and the same shipping rates. If you’re not sure about delivery to your island address, call the shop before you order, or shop in person at the store when you’re on the mainland.
Do you deliver to marinas?
Our standard options are shopping in person at the shop and UPS Ground shipping. If you need something else, call the shop and ask.
Do you work with professional detailers?
Yes. See our professional program for details and to apply.
Plan your visit
Address, hours, phone and directions for the Port Clinton shop.
Read more →Downtown marinas, the Portage River and the Jet Express dock.
Read more →South Bass and Middle Bass: village docks, moorings and island marinas.
Read more →Ready for next season?
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