Seasonal & snowbird boat care in Tampa Bay

A boat left sitting is a boat fouling

An unused hull actually fouls harder, because nothing ever knocks the growth off. Left a whole season, the bottom can grow heavy, the anodes can vanish, and the running gear can seize with growth. Scheduled dives while you’re away prevent the expensive surprise in spring. See the details of seasonal 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

Should I clean my boat if I’m not using it?

Yes — an unused hull fouls harder, not less. Scheduled cleaning while you’re away protects it.

Can you watch my boat while I’m up north?

Yes — we dive on a schedule and report what we find, so there’s no spring surprise.

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.