CLEAN BOAT

Name

CLEAN BOAT

Legal name

CB DISTRIBUTION

Website

https://clean-boat.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CLEAN BOAT (CB DISTRIBUTION) is a French manufacturer founded in 1995 that sells two biodegradable marine cleaning products — a multi-purpose concentrate and a hull/deck treatment — directly to boat owners and marine professionals in France through its own e-commerce and professional platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Cleaning Products

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAJAKAE

Alkaline Cleaners & Heavy-Duty Degreasers (Caustic/Soda Ash)

Consumer Products & Retail/Household Products & Cleaning Supplies/Household Chemicals & Specialty Cleaners (Bleach, Ammonia, Solvents)

SECONDARYIMAJAKAJ

Coatings, Corrosion Protection & Anti-Fouling Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Shipbuilding Materials & Components (Steel, Aluminum, Composites, Prefab Modules)

Keywords

• Marine cleaning products
• Boat cleaning supplies
• Biodegradable cleaners
• Hull and deck cleaners
• Boat maintenance products

Headquarters

HQ city

Draguignan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Marine Cleaning Products Sales: Clean Boat generates revenue through the sale of its biodegradable cleaning products for boats. The company sells two main product lines: Clean-Boat Multi-Usage (concentrate requiring dilution) and Clean Boat Spécial Carène (ready-to-use formula). Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clean Boat manufactures and sells two main biodegradable marine cleaning products: Clean-Boat Multi-Usage, a concentrated multi-purpose cleaner/stain remover/degreaser/protector diluted in water, and Clean Boat Spécial Carène, a ready-to-use hull and deck cleaner that de-yellows, derusts, passivates stainless steel, and disintegrates shells on antifouling. Both products are 98% biodegradable, manufactured in France, and sold directly via the company's e-commerce shop with a dedicated professional platform.

Product overview

Clean Boat is a French manufacturer of professional boat cleaning products, offering two main products: Clean-Boat Multi-Usage (a concentrated, 98% biodegradable all-purpose cleaner diluted in water) and Clean Boat Spécial Carène (a ready-to-use hull and deck treatment). Both products are developed for marine professionals and have been proven in the field for over 18-20 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clean-Boat Multi-Usage: A revolutionary multi-purpose cleaning, degreasing, and stain-removing product for boats. Biodegradable at 98%, it cleans, removes stains, degreases and protects all surfaces including deck, PVC, upholstery, teak, rubrails, gelcoat, stainless steel etc. (product to be diluted in water).
• Clean Boat Spécial Carène

Products and services

• Clean-Boat Multi-Usage A revolutionary multi-purpose cleaner, stain remover, degreaser and protector for boats. 98% biodegradable and manufactured in France. Cleans, removes stains, degreases and protects all marine surfaces including deck, PVC, upholstery, teak, fenders, gelcoat and stainless steel. Concentrate to be diluted in water before use.
• Clean Boat Spécial Carène A professional-grade, ready-to-use hull and deck cleaner. Removes yellowing from hulls and decks, eliminates rust, passivates stainless steel, and disintegrates shells on anti-fouling, propeller shafts and stern drives without damaging surfaces or seals. Manufactured in France.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• West Marine: Large North American boating retailer carrying its own and third-party marine cleaning, maintenance and care brands. Relevant as a distribution and brand competitor in the same end-customer use cases Clean Boat targets.
• Hempel: Large global coatings manufacturer with a dedicated marine segment (antifouling, primers, topcoats) plus associated cleaning/preparation products. Comparable as a marine surface-care incumbent, though anchored in coatings rather than dedicated cleaners.
• International (AkzoNobel Marine): Global marine coatings and antifouling brand under AkzoNobel, with products targeting hull maintenance, antifouling, and surface protection. Overlaps with Clean Boat's Spécial Carène around hull cleaning and antifouling prep, but at much broader scale and portfolio depth.

Regional players

• KollentsClean / Dolphin Superstore (boat cleaners): UK-based boat care product brand offering marine cleaners, polishes and teak treatments. Comparable in product category and customer type though primarily serving the UK boating market.
• T-Cut (Autoglym / One-S applicators Ltd): UK-based specialty cleaning/restoration brand with marine and non-marine lines; comparable in cleaning-chemistry positioning though primarily UK-distributed and broader than marine-only.

Direct peers

• Marykate: Long-established manufacturer of specialty marine cleaning products including the well-known "Marykate On & Off" hull cleaner. Directly competes with Clean Boat's Spécial Carène in the hull de-yellowing/restoring segment.
• Boeshield: Specialty marine protectant and cleaning brand (T-9, Rust Free, etc.) with strong recognition among boat owners. Directly comparable in the niche of high-end boat cleaning/protection products.
• Starbrite: U.S.-based specialty manufacturer of boat and marine cleaning, polishing and maintenance products (hull cleaners, degreasers, multi-surface formulas). Directly comparable to Clean Boat in product category and use cases, including multi-purpose and hull/deck cleaning.
• Yachticon: European (German) maker of boat care and cleaning products, including hull cleaners, degreasers and antifouling-related treatments. Closest regional specialist comparable to Clean Boat in product mix, channel structure (consumer + pro), and European market focus.

Others

• K2r / Henkel Specialty Cleaning: European specialty cleaning brand with stain-removing and degreasing products. Comparable to Clean Boat on cleaning chemistry / degreasing mechanism, though lacks a dedicated marine positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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