Smoove Boat Washes
Why Smoove Boat Washes Are Different
Smoove didn't start as a chemistry lab — it started on the water. Boat washes have long been a problem category for serious boaters: most soaps on the market are repackaged car-care or industrial products that were never designed for the demands of gelcoat and the harsh marine environment. Smoove's founders were professional boat and yacht detailers, captains, and yacht brokers who spent years watching clients wash away their wax layer and damage their gelcoat with typical pine- and citrus-based washes. After years of in-field testing, Smoove's Ultimate Boat Wash was born as an industry leader in breaking away dirt and maintaining the wax layer.
The Purplelicious Ultimate Boat Wash
Smoove's flagship boat wash product is the instantly recognizable Purplelicious Ultimate Boat Wash, available in both quart and gallon sizes. It is chemically engineered to clean and protect gel-coated surfaces and painted fiberglass surfaces, and it is a special pH-balanced blend of cleaners along with a synthetic wax emulsion. The result is a wash-and-wax in one step that doesn't force you to choose between cleaning power and surface protection.
The high-foaming formula breaks loose dirt particles while not stripping away the wax on the surface, and the wax emulsion helps to further protect the surface and adds extra protection to the existing wax. That's a meaningful distinction from conventional boat soaps — you're not just cleaning, you're actually building on the protective layer with every wash.
Key Features Worth Knowing
- pH Balanced & Wax-Safe: The pH-balanced formula ensures a thorough clean without stripping wax, preserving your boat's luster.
- Biodegradable & Phosphate-Free: Smoove's biodegradable formula is safe for marine life, making it a responsible choice for eco-conscious boaters.
- Real Wax Infusion: A little goes a long way with the concentrated formula, infused with real wax to add an extra layer of protection while cleaning.
- Sheeting Action: Innovative sheeting action minimizes the hassle of water spots, keeping your boat looking immaculate after every wash.
- Highly Concentrated: It's highly concentrated with a dilution rate of 1:600 — just 1 ounce in 4–5 gallons of water.
- Made in the USA: Smoove Products are 100% made in the USA.
Built for Gelcoat, Not Just Paint
Smoove's development was a direct result of frustration with repackaged car and industrial products that didn't do a very good job on boats — so the team set about developing something for the unique demands of gelcoat and the harsh marine environment. Unlike paint, gelcoat is quite porous and hard as granite, and it needs more tenacious sealants and protectants than the high-end, plant-based waxes used on precious painted cars. The Purplelicious formula was engineered with exactly these properties in mind — making it a better fit for fiberglass hulls, topsides, non-skid surfaces, and everything in between.
While under development, Smoove's products were also focused on ease of use, with each product designed to achieve the best results with minimum effort. Whether you're washing down a flats skiff after a day of fishing or maintaining a large offshore sportfisher, the Purplelicious formula is straightforward enough to hand off to any crew member.