Careless Boat Detailing Pollutes Sarasota’s Waters
360 Yacht Services leads in eco-friendly boat detailing, using an EPA-approved product to break down oil and fuel residues, ensuring clean, safe water.
1/20/20252 min read


Sarasota, FL – As Florida’s boating industry continues to thrive, so does the responsibility to protect its pristine waters. However, many boat detailing services operate without environmental oversight, using harmful chemicals that pollute Sarasota’s waterways. 360 Yacht Services, a premier provider of yacht maintenance and detailing, is disrupting the industry with EPA-approved engine room and bilge cleaning a game-changer in preventing water pollution caused by hydrocarbons.
With Sarasota’s extensive marina network and a growing number of boaters, the challenge of keeping waterways clean has never been greater. Traditional bilge and engine room cleaning methods often lead to oil and fuel residues contaminating the water. Many operators also use grocery store soaps and detergents, which are not formulated for direct dispersion into open waters and can severely impact marine ecosystems. 360 Yacht Services utilizes a top-level product that decomposes hydrocarbons by breaking down their structures, rendering them safe for the environment. This innovative product is listed in the EPA contingency products for spills due to its effectiveness in breaking down hydrocarbons, even when already spilled in water.
Unlike traditional degreasers, which simply move oil and fuel from one place to another while still requiring hazmat handling, 360 Yacht Services' system breaks down hydrocarbons to a molecular level. The result is water that is completely safe and free from hydrocarbon pollution, making it undetectable in the environment and preserving marine life.
“We are committed to raising the standard for yacht maintenance in Sarasota and beyond,” said [Your Name], President of 360 Yacht Services. “Boaters want to enjoy the ocean without harming it. By using cutting-edge, environmentally safe cleaning methods, we’re helping to preserve our waterways for future generations.”
The company’s initiative aligns with Sarasota’s broader sustainability efforts, making it a valuable resource for marina operators, yacht clubs, and individual boat owners looking to reduce their environmental footprint. In the boat cleaning industry, and particularly in detailing services, professional and environmentally conscious behavior are not mainstream. The industry is often dominated by inexperienced operators deploying untrained employees with little regard for the chemicals used and their impact on the ocean. 360 Yacht Services is actively working to partner with local marinas and organizations to promote best practices in eco-friendly yacht maintenance.
Beyond its eco-friendly operations, 360 Yacht Services is committed to long-term ocean conservation. The company donates 5% of its profits to Project Sigma, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation and exploration. Through this initiative, 360 Yacht Services is not only protecting Sarasota’s waters today but investing in the future of marine preservation.

