Liveaboard hull cleaning in Tampa Bay

Why liveaboards stay on schedule

A boat that’s always in the water fouls continuously, and a liveaboard rarely hauls out. A regular dive schedule keeps the bottom clean, protects the running gear, and keeps the anodes honest — without ever disturbing your home. Read more about liveaboard hull cleaning.

How often it needs doing in warm Gulf water

Pinellas water is warm and biologically active most of the year, so a hull films over fast. Boats on our route are cleaned every three to four weeks (every two to three in the peak summer growth season). A hull kept on that rhythm never grows more than a light slime between dives, which keeps each visit quick, gentle on the paint, and predictably priced. A hull left for months grows hard, layered fouling that takes longer to remove and can require a heavier first cleaning.

What it costs

In-water hull cleaning is priced per foot of boat length — the fairest measure, because length predicts how much hull, waterline, and running gear a diver has to cover. The recurring rate starts at $3.50/ft for powerboats and $3.00/ft for sailboats & outboards, with monthly minimums of $150 and $120. Length and boat type give you the number; the calculator returns a real estimate in seconds.

Questions boat owners ask

Do I need to be aboard for cleaning?

No — we work in the water at your slip whether you’re aboard or not.

How often for a liveaboard?

Every three to four weeks (every two to three in the peak summer growth season) keeps a continuously-floating hull in good shape.

What does it cost?

Per foot — $3.50/ft for powerboats and $3.00/ft for sailboats & outboards, with monthly minimums of $150 and $120.