Boat Hull Cleaning in Miami
Diver bottom cleaning at your dock: algae, slime and barnacles removed in the water.
Underwater Hull Cleaning and Barnacle Removal
In Miami, the water stays warm all year, and everything under your boat grows fast: green slime first, then algae, then barnacles on the hull, props and running gear. A dirty bottom slows the boat, burns more fuel and puts extra strain on the engines.
Our diver cleans the bottom of your boat in the water, right at your dock or marina slip, with no haul-out needed. Soft pads remove algae without stripping your antifouling paint, barnacles are scraped off the props, shafts and trim tabs, and the zincs are checked at every visit. On a regular schedule, your boat stays fast and efficient, and your bottom paint lasts longer.
Hull cleaning pairs well with our maintenance plans: the topsides washed, the bottom cleaned, and a boat ready to go every time.
Pricing
Monthly hull cleaning
Per cleaning, on a regular schedule.
- Diver cleans the bottom in the water
- Running gear and zincs checked every visit
- Every 2–4 weeks in summer, 4–6 in winter
First or one-time cleaning
For a bottom that has not been cleaned in a while.
- Heavy algae and barnacle removal
- Props, shafts and trim tabs cleared
- Then switch to a regular schedule
Minimum $120 per cleaning. Boats over 60 ft, catamarans and heavy growth are quoted on request. Hull cleaning can be added to any maintenance plan.
How our diver hull cleaning works
- Dive inspectionOur diver checks the bottom, running gear and zincs before starting, and notes anything unusual.
- Algae and slime removalSoft pads matched to your antifouling paint remove the green film and algae without stripping the paint.
- Barnacle removalBarnacles and hard growth are scraped off carefully, including on the props, shafts, rudders, trim tabs and thrusters.
- Intakes and running gearWater intakes and strainers cleared so the engines and AC pull clean water.
- Zinc checkAnodes checked every visit. Worn zincs can be replaced on request (parts extra).
- ReportWe tell you what we found below the waterline, so nothing surprises you at the next haul-out.
Good to know
Why does the bottom of my boat need cleaning?
Growth on the hull and props slows the boat, burns more fuel and makes the engines work harder. In Miami's warm water, algae and barnacles grow fast, especially from May to October.
How often should a boat hull be cleaned in Miami?
Every 2 to 4 weeks in the warm months and every 4 to 6 weeks in winter, depending on the water, the paint and how often the boat moves.
Will diver cleaning damage my antifouling paint?
No. We adapt the tools to the paint: soft pads for regular cleanings, scrapers only for hard growth like barnacles.
Do I need to haul out the boat?
No. The cleaning is done in the water, at your dock or marina slip. A haul-out is only needed to repaint the bottom.