A Day in the Life at Boat Beautiful: The Crew Behind Central Texas’s Most Beloved Boat Detail Company.
At Boat Beautiful, the day kicks off early with a crew of determined detail technicians ready to tackle whatever the lake, marina, or the road to get there throws their way. As the sun rises, the team gathers supplies, loads up the vans, and checks in with Alex, the General Manager, who’s already reviewing new inquiries and any last-minute changes to the schedule. Once everyone’s good to go, the red, white, and blue Boat Beautiful vans roll out—heading toward marinas and private docks across Central Texas.
Above vans ready to head out at 7:00 AM.
Above some of the team at 7:00 am about to head out. Alex The GM at the far right of the photo.
Once the vans are gone, the office and shop get a little quieter—unless technicians are inside working on Ceramic Coating, wet sanding, or giving the trademark Boat Beautiful detail to boats on trailers dropped off at our new location in the Vineyard Business Center, right off 620. Alex stays busy as the team’s main point of contact—answering questions, solving issues like updated gate codes, locating power supplies for pressure washers, or helping techs navigate a tricky marina or dock. With seven years at Boat Beautiful, he’s seen it all and knows exactly how to help. Sometimes, you might even catch the man himself — owner Andrew Hayslip — at the shop, offering guidance backed by over 17 years in the boat detailing business. He’s there making sure everything’s running smoothly, the business keeps moving forward, and his team is taken care of — always making sure, as he would say, that everyone’s ‘making it happen, Captain!’
Above some Boat Beautiful Shop Action, a lot of polishing and detailing boats on trailers.
Back out across Lake Travis, Lake Austin, and Lake LBJ, each day brings a mix of boats and clients. From glamorous homes on Lake Austin to the marinas of Horseshoe Bay Resort, the team is everywhere. Some boats are long overdue for a detail and take more time. Others are part of the “Regs” program—clients who get their boats detailed regularly, whether bi-weekly, monthly, or a few times a year. These boats are easier to maintain, but every job still gets the full Boat Beautiful treatment. It’s hard work—especially during the summer—but there’s also a sense of peace and tranquility when detailing out at some of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
Once the day’s boats are done, the crew heads back to the shop. Used equipment like polisher pads, microfiber towels, and drying towels are cleaned and prepped for the next day. Everyone’s a little beat after a long day, but Alex is there to welcome the team back, cracking a few jokes and asking how everything went.
It’s more than just detailing—it’s a team, a detailing family, fueled by passion, precision, and pride. We’re proud to serve some of the coolest boat communities in Texas. That’s what we do: the Boat Beautiful family shows up every day to make boats across Central Texas look their absolute best. We’re here to take the chores off boat owners’ plates so they can focus on what really matters—fun on the water
