Sea Lift

The first wash for a boat that's been sitting. Sea Lift is a high-alkaline wash that breaks down oxidation film, salt scum, algae, and biological fouling — the buildup a maintenance soap can't touch. It leaves a hull that looks cared for again, not just rinsed off.

Made by working detailers in the USA.

Why High-Alkaline

Algae, soot, and waterline scum hold on with oils and organic film. High-alkaline chemistry breaks that film down so the grime rinses away instead of smearing. A built-in degreaser handles exhaust soot and engine grime at the transom and swim platform. It will soften old wax and sealant, so plan to reprotect when you're done.

How to Use

Foam cannon

1. Pre-rinse top to bottom. Knock off loose grit.
2. Load 2–3 oz per 32 oz cannon bottle.
3. Foam top to bottom in panels, in the shade.
4. Dwell 3–5 minutes. Don't let it dry — in sun it flashes fast.
5. Agitate heavy buildup (waterline, transom, swim platform) with a stiff mitt or brush.
6. Rinse heavily — all panels, all crevices.
7. Heavily fouled areas may need a second pass.

Bucket

1. Pre-rinse top to bottom.
2. Mix 2–4 oz per 5-gallon bucket.
3. Two buckets with grit guards — wash and rinse.
4. Wash in panels with a stiff mitt, top to bottom, in the shade.
5. Rinse the surface fully between sections.
6. Final flood rinse end to end.
7. Reprotect with wax, sealant, or coating once dry.

Wear gloves and eye protection when mixing — it's strong straight from the bottle.

Safe to Use On / Do Not Use On

✅ Safe on: cured marine gelcoat · painted fiberglass hulls · painted aluminum · bare and polished aluminum (diluted in a bucket — don't let it dry) · stainless steel · docks, pilings, swim platforms · rigid hard plastics · trailer paint and metal

❌ Do not use on: zinc anodes and tin · concentrate left sitting on bare aluminum — always dilute and rinse before it dries · natural stone · uncured gelcoat repairs · soft vinyl interior trim · leather · fabric and carpet · hot panels — let them cool first · food-contact surfaces

When in doubt, test in a hidden area first.

Pro Tips From the Field

• Sun? Go smaller and faster. High-alkaline chemistry flashes hot on a warm panel — work and rinse small sections so it never dries.
• Softens, doesn't fully strip. For a full strip to bare gelcoat before coating, follow with Strip Tide.
• Reprotect soon. Once old wax is softened and rinsed off, gelcoat is exposed. Boost Coat is the fast fix.
• Don't under-mix. Weak mixes lose cutting power on heavy fouling.
• Sea Lift vs. Strip Tide. Sea Lift is your first move on a weathered boat. Strip Tide is the full decon before coating or correction.

Pairs With

• Foam Blaster Foam Cannon — even foam coverage, faster dwell
• Boost Coat — reprotect after the wash
• Strip Tide — full strip before coating work
• Engine Room Reset Bundle — Sea Lift + Grease Gone Pro + All Purpose and more

Safety & SDS

Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse with water. Wear gloves and eye protection. Use the Download SDS button below for full safety information.