Knysna Yacht Club
Step aboard to a boat that shines.
Expert deck, hull and stainless care for yachts and boats on the Knysna lagoon. Book before you arrive and she'll be spotless when you step on board.
Salt & Pearl is a yacht and boat cleaning service based in Knysna, on South Africa's Garden Route. We wash decks and hulls by hand, polish stainless steel and run regular maintenance plans for boats at Knysna Quays, Thesen Islands, the Knysna Yacht Club, Leisure Isle, Sedgefield and Plettenberg Bay. Owner-run by Jordy, a Knysna local, so you deal with the person who cleans your boat.
We clean by hand with the right brushes and products for teak, gelcoat and stainless, so your boat comes up spotless and stays protected.
A full wash-down from bow to stern, above the waterline.
Rails, stanchions and fittings polished back to a shine.
Regular washes that keep your boat ready to use, all season.
Boats are priced by length. Set your size and package for a ballpark, then send it to us on WhatsApp for a fixed quote.
The Knysna HeadsSend photos and we'll confirm one fixed price before any work starts.
Most owners aren't in Knysna when their boat needs attention. Book from wherever you are and we'll handle it. You'll get a photo report before you've even packed.
Tell us when you land. We clean just before, after any riggers or repairs are finished.
Every job ends with a WhatsApp report, so you can see the work without being here.
We coordinate with your marina, skipper or caretaker, so you don't have to.
WhatsApp us a few photos, the boat's length and where she's berthed.
One clear price for the whole job, agreed before we start.
On the day you choose: at the marina, on the mooring or on the trailer.
Before and after photos land on your phone. Then you just enjoy her.
A boat is a serious investment. These are the rules we work by on every job, big or small.
Cleaners chosen for marine surfaces, and soft brushes on teak and gelcoat. No harsh shortcuts.
High pressure strips teak grain. We clean it by hand so it lasts for years.
When we agree a date, the boat is done by that date. December included.
Shoes off, careful around fittings, and the boat left exactly as we found it, only cleaner.
Everyone wants their boat ready for the holidays at the same time. Lock in your date now and arrive to a boat that's ready to go.
Send us a message and a real person in Knysna will reply.
Ask on WhatsAppYes. We clean boats at the marina, on a mooring, on a trailer or on the hard. Tell us where she is when you ask for a quote.
No. High pressure strips the soft grain out of teak. We clean teak by hand with soft brushes and a teak-appropriate cleaner, so it comes up clean without being damaged.
A one-off deck and hull wash starts from R40 per foot with a R1,500 minimum, stainless polishing from R35 per foot, and maintenance plan visits from R30 per foot. Use the estimator for a ballpark, then send photos for a fixed quote.
Rinse with fresh water after every outing and wash the boat properly every two to four weeks in season. Boats left on the water should be washed at least monthly.
Yes, it's one of our most popular services. We time the clean to your arrival, arrange access with your marina, skipper or caretaker, and send before-and-after photos when we're done.
Knysna and the lagoon (Knysna Quays, Thesen Islands, the Knysna Yacht Club, Leisure Isle, Belvidere, Brenton and lagoon moorings), plus Sedgefield and Plettenberg Bay.
No. We focus on what we do best: decks, hull sides above the waterline, stainless steel and regular maintenance washes.
Yes. We can wash your boat weekly, fortnightly or monthly so she's always ready to use, with a photo update after every visit.
Fill this in and it opens WhatsApp with everything ready to send. Add a few photos and we'll come back with a fixed price.
