So I'll throw out an alternate to waxing. For the last couple of years I've been using an Acrylic Floor Polish from Zep. It's much easier to apply than wax and no polishing is required. I've had it on the boat now for a couple of years and its amazing how long the product lasts and how much easier it is to keep the boat clean. My boat is older and lives in the water full time and has a flybridge with some areas that are nearly impossible to wax because I can't reach them. The acrylic polish makes those areas gleam.
Here are the steps I follow.
- Clean the boat using your favourite boat soap - including removal of any scuff marks as they will be sealed under the polish
- After cleaning, rinse the boat with TSP - this will get rid of any solvents, soaps etc....
- apply acrylic to a damp microfiber cloth and ring it out so it's not dripping wet with the stuff (I use a window polisher on a pole) - apply very light coat to boat ensuring it doesn't run. Product self-levels and will fill any light scratches and scuffs. Overlapping is fine -- just ensure you don't over-apply and wipe up any runs or they will dry like that.
- I do the entire boat and once done - I then do it again. First time you apply you want to do 4-5 coats - simply go around multiple times until done. Works great on rubber trim, stickers etc... makes all that stuff shine too.
- Next time you clean the boat -- any dirt and grime rinses off with simple soap. Applying more polish you can just do 1-2 coats.
Recognize that many will be reluctant to do it, will say it yellows etc... All I can tell you is that my boat has never looked better. What used to take 2 full days to wax, now takes me a couple of hours and I can get to spots I've never been able to reach. Product can be removed with a stripper product.
Some good reading of the pros and cons here:
https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/395916-commercial-floor-wax.html
Tons of good YouTube videos as well: