Sailboat hull cleaning in Tampa Bay

What’s different about a sailboat

A fouled keel and rudder hurt pointing and speed; a fouled folding prop may not open properly; a fouled knotmeter reads wrong. We clean the full underbody and clear the running gear and instruments so the boat sails and reads true. Learn more about sailboat 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 you clean sailboats?

Yes — full underbody, keel, rudder, folding/feathering prop, and through-hulls.

What does sailboat cleaning cost?

Sailboats and outboards are $3.00/ft for sailboats & outboards, with a $120 monthly minimum.

Will you clean my knotmeter and through-hulls?

Yes — fouled instruments and through-hulls are part of the service.