Hull Cleaning
Cleaning all components of a vessel from the waterline below.
Why does your vessel require hull cleanings?
Hull cleanings are a critical part of vessel maintenance across all of SWFL. Unlike many other parts of the country, the Gulf of Mexico waters are very warm, shallow, and nutrient rich. Due to this, the marine growth we encounter in SWFL is some of the heaviest in the United States. All vessels remaining in our local waters must have anti-fouling paint present to combat our heavy marine growth. Vessels left in the water without anti-fouling paint will suffer from rapid fiberglass, gelcoat, and drive damage.
Regimented hull cleanings ensure anti-fouling paint longevity, ideal vessel performance, and allow for vessel owners to operate their vessel at any time without the worry of propulsion loss, engine overheating, and many other issues created by rapid marine fouling.
During all routine hull cleaning services, our team inspects vessel anodes, hardware, and all other underwater components to ensure each vessel is in good working order. Anode maintenance is one of the critical parts to our hull cleaning services. More detailed information on anodes is covered under our “Anodes” page.
Our “Comprehensive Video” is available for all underwater services we offer. This video keeps a running record of a vessel’s underwater condition, while also allowing vessel owners to view the underside of their vessel. Our videos are an invaluable resource when troubleshooting damages or continued maintenance on vessels.
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Hull cleaning frequencies and pricing
Water chemistry, current, and other marine factors differ greatly across SWFL. The exact cleaning frequency we place a vessel on is largely dictated by the above factors, as well as the type of usage a vessel sees. Listed below are general hull cleaning frequencies and pricing for vessels across SWFL.
Pricing
Outboard Vessels
$3.00 per ft. LOA
Inboard Vessels
$3.50 per ft. LOA
Cleaning Intervals
Collier County
Vessels are on a 2-4 week cleaning cycle year round.
Lee County
Vessels are on a 4 week cleaning cycle year round. Vessels on Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Island, and Sanibel are on a 2-3 week cleaning cycle year round.
Charlotte County
Vessels are on a 4 week cleaning cycle year round.
Sarasota County
Vessels are on a 4 week cleaning cycle year round.
Call us for quotes and scheduling
Prices and cleaning frequencies above are median numbers for most cleanings. Vessels with specialty features can affect pricing slightly. Cleaning frequencies may differ for each vessel depending on location, usage, and anti-fouling paint condition.
Why Us
We pride ourselves in keeping our rates competitive, while maintaining the highest level of quality, service, and results.
Regularly scheduled hull cleanings and inspections increase performance, and can prevent expensive repairs later.
Regular Business Hours
Mon.-Sat. 8:00am-5:00pm
Sunday closed
Address
17054 Alico Commerce Ct. Suite 7, Ft. Myers, FL 33967
