OVERVIEW
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.
All hull cleaning services are accompanied by our "Comprehensive Video" taken after every service. This video keeps a running record of a vessel's underwater condition, while also allowing vessel owners to view the underside of their vessel at any time. Our videos are an invaluable resource when troubleshooting damages or continued maintenance on vessels.
PRICING
Hull cleaning frequencies and pricing
All of our work includes a “Comprehensive Video” of your vessel after every service. This “Comprehensive Video” is available at any time upon request.
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.
Inboard Vessels: $3.25 per ft. LOA.
(Vessels over 65ft, call us for a quote)
Outboard Vessels: $2.75 per ft. LOA.
Marco Island, Naples, Bonita Springs, & surrounding locations:
Vessels are on a 2-3 week cleaning cycle during the summer
Vessels are on a 3-4 week cleaning cycle during the winter
Most sailing vessels are on a 3-4 week cleaning cycle year round
Fort Myers Beach & Sanibel Locations:
Vessels are on a 2-3 week cleaning cycle during the summer
Vessels are on a 3-4 week cleaning cycle during the winter
Most sailing vessels are on a 3-4 week cleaning cycle year round
Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, & Cape Coral:
4 week cleaning cycle for all vessels
Burnt Store, Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte:
4 week cleaning cycle for all vessels
Please note: 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.