Boat detailing supplies for Tarpon Springsthe Anclote River and the sponge docks
Salt wash, heavy-cut compound, a graphene nano coating and metal care for boats on the Anclote River, from our store about 16 minutes south.
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Tarpon Springs is the northern end of our core list, where the Anclote River meets the sponge-dock district on Dodecanese Boulevard. The City of Tarpon Springs Municipal Marina is at 100 Dodecanese Boulevard and offers long-term and transient dockage; the city also issues boat-launch permits for the ramps at Craig Park and Sunset Beach. The FWC Tampa Bay guide lists three more Clean Marinas on the Anclote side: Mar Marina at 761 Anclote Road, Belle Harbour Marina at 307 Anclote Road, and Turtle Cove Marina at 601 Roosevelt Boulevard.
This is a mixed fleet: workboats and charter boats around the docks, recreational boats in the river basins, and trailer boats using the city ramps. River water, Gulf trips out the Anclote, and a lot of time in the sun all point to the same jobs — get the salt off, cut heavy oxidation when the gelcoat has gone chalky, and put real protection on the hull and the metal.
Our store is about 9.8 miles from Tarpon Springs, roughly 16 minutes without traffic. That’s close enough for a pickup, and UPS Ground covers the rest.
From Tarpon Springs
- About 10 mi, 16 min from Tarpon Springs to the store, without traffic.
- South through Palm Harbor toward north Clearwater / 33761.
- The municipal marina is at 100 Dodecanese Blvd.; city launch permits cover Craig Park and Sunset Beach.
- Call ahead if you’re coming for a specific compound or coating.
Approximate drive distance and time without traffic.
Get directionsCut the oxidation, then protect the hull and the metal
A pH-neutral salt wash, a heavy-cut compound for chalky gelcoat, a hybrid finishing polish, a marine-grade graphene nano coating, a corrosion inhibitor for hardware and trailers, and metal polish.
Marinas and ramps in Tarpon Springs
Details are from the City of Tarpon Springs and the FWC Tampa Bay boating guide.
- Tarpon Springs Municipal Marina – 100 Dodecanese Blvd.; long-term and transient dockage. The city also issues launch permits for Craig Park and Sunset Beach.
- Mar Marina – 761 Anclote Rd.; listed as a Clean Marina in the FWC Tampa Bay guide.
- Belle Harbour Marina – 307 Anclote Rd.; listed as a Clean Marina.
- Turtle Cove Marina – 601 Roosevelt Blvd.; listed as a Clean Marina.
Listed for reference only. Marine Detail Supply Tampa Bay is not affiliated with these facilities and does not deliver to them. Check posted rules, tides and closures before you launch.
Tarpon Springs care notes
The river and the Gulf both leave their mark.
After a day on the Anclote or outside
- A pH-neutral salt wash is safe over polymer sealants and ceramic coatings, and it gets the film off before it dries.
- Rinse trailer frames, rollers and the lower unit. River and Gulf water both corrode what they sit on.
- A corrosion inhibitor on anchors, fasteners, trailer components and engine-room metal helps in this kind of air.
When the gelcoat looks tired
- A heavy-cut compound is for scratches, heavy oxidation and chalk. Follow with a finishing polish before you coat.
- Liquid Kraken is a marine-grade graphene nano coating formulated for gelcoat and marine paint.
- Keep metal polished; anodized aluminum towers can be polished with Starke Metal Polish, then protected.
MDSC Tampa Bay
We’re in north Clearwater, about 16 minutes from Tarpon Springs without traffic.
Marine Detail Supply Tampa Bay
2776 Summerdale Dr
Clearwater, FL 33761
(954) 609-0797
mmarino@marinedetailsupply.com
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
How far is the store from Tarpon Springs?
About 9.8 miles, roughly 16 minutes without traffic.
Do you ship to Tarpon Springs?
Yes. We offer free shipping on orders over $200 (UPS Ground) and a $7 flat rate on orders under $200. Our shipping page says packages shipped within Florida usually arrive in about one business day by UPS Ground, except for the Panhandle.
Do you deliver to the municipal marina or the Anclote marinas?
No. We don’t offer marina or dock delivery. Shop in person at the store, or order online for UPS Ground shipping.
Where are the public ramps in Tarpon Springs?
The City of Tarpon Springs issues boat-launch permits for Craig Park and Sunset Beach. Details are on the city’s marina and boat-launch page.
What are your hours?
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Sunday closed.
Nearby towns we serve
Bayshore and Orange Street marinas on the harbors north of Dunedin.
See the page →St. Joseph Sound, the causeway and the municipal waterfront at the north end of the county.
See the page →Every town we serve from the Clearwater store, with drive times and shipping details.
See the page →Need a heavy cut or a coating?
See compounds, polishes and coatings at the store, or shop online.
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