Tampa boat bottom cleaning
Boat bottoms (compared to other parts of your watercraft) are so underrated. Just because they can’t be seen doesn’t mean they’re not important. In fact, boat bottoms are critical in your vessel’s life longevity and overall performance. What goes on beneath the surface contributes a lot to how the entire cruise goes. For instance, you may already have barnacle buildups and other unwanted marine hitchhikers attaching themselves (also known as biofouling) to your hull. These unwelcome passengers can result in your boat slowing down and it taking more fuel than it should.
Why clean your boat’s hull and bottom?
There are negative effects of poor boat bottom maintenance, which can be used as indicators that your vessel needs thorough bottom cleaning. Some of these include operational problems like engines overheating, navigational equipment inaccuracy, depth sounder acting up, and inability to develop RPM.
How often should a boat’s bottom be cleaned?
Boat owners will typically have their boat bottoms clean every month. Others do a weekly or bi-weekly cleaning, especially during the summer months because the weather is more conducive for marine organisms to thrive. Some also prefer to have it every other month or every quarter at the least.
In addition to the regular cleaning, a bottom paint job can also be included in your maintenance regimen to provide added protection. Bottom boat paints can last 18-24 months; with it enduring more when accompanied by consistent cleaning.
In addition to the regular cleaning, a bottom paint job can also be included in your maintenance regimen to provide added protection. Bottom boat paints can last 18-24 months; with it enduring more when accompanied by consistent cleaning.
How to clean your boat’s hull and bottom?
- Overall scrubbing and cleaning
- Untangling and freeing of the propellers
- Scraping off slimes from rudders
- Defouling oysters, barnacles, mussels, and other unwanted marine life forms
- Removing calcium buildups from boat shafts
- Checking for blisters, cracks, and delaminations in fiberglass hulls
- Checking for corrosions for aluminum and steel hulls
- Inspecting and monitoring submerged metals for possible rusting or oxidation
- Examining and securing underwater fittings
- Changing zincs and anodes to protect from electrolysis
- Applying boat bottom paint
What's the cost?The price for cleaning your boat’s hull greatly depends on the following:
Why hire a pro?While you can go for do-it-yourself (DIY) hull cleaning, you don’t want to risk missing out on something or committing a mistake that may lead to more serious damages or bigger expenses in the future. Hiring a professional boat detailing company ensures the safety of your watercraft and cleaners alike. Licensed boat detailers have the required safety measures and clearances from marina dockmasters. They are also careful when it comes to following and abiding by laws, such as the Clean Water Act. Above all, professionals like ourselves know the proper and best ways to give your boats that spotless result you so desire.
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TAMPA BOAT DETAILING PROS
Tampa, Florida
