Boat & Yacht Maintenance Services
As Members of the California Professional Divers Association (CPDA), serving the boating community as a Top Underwater Maintenance Provider since 1977.
Our Divers use the new Remora SOLO, a true one-of-a-kind, waterproof power cleaning tool. This unique tool is tough enough to use in both Salt and Freshwater Environments. The completely Self-Contained, Battery Powered SOLO makes operation safe and convenient with no cumbersome hydraulic hoses or dangerous power cords.
UNDERWATER HULL CLEANING SERVICES
Underwater Hull Cleaning Services is essential when it is left in saltwater. In order to maintain maximum vessel performance, stretch the time between expensive Boat Haul-Outs and save you upwards of 40% on fuel costs – Boat Owners hire Professional Divers like us to clean their Hull and polish metal parts while their boats are in the salt water. When done properly, Underwater Hull Cleaning removes marine growth and significantly improves the performance and longevity or your boat.
Underwater Hull Cleaning is a necessary process that helps you to optimize your boat’s performance by keeping the Hull and all underwater parts smooth and free from various forms of marine life and residue. This prolongs the life of the anti-fouling paints and helps to sustain the anti-corrosive coating. Scheduled removal of buildup also reduces the chance of corrosion and pitting. Any additional friction (drag) between hull and water will require more power to accelerate your boat, requiring you to burn more fuel. It also affects your boat’s speed and maneuverability.
One of the biggest expenses of operating a vessel is the cost of fuel. Considering current gas prices, keeping your hull and your propeller surfaces smooth is a money-saving measure. Scheduled Hull Cleaning & Maintenance is a smart and cost-effective ownership policy. One of the most important and overlooked advantages of Scheduled Underwater Boat Hull Cleaning is keeping through hull suction ports clear, improving the flow of cooling water to the engine while reducing pump wear and tear.
We evaluate each Hull and determine how the Underwater Hull Cleaning should be performed.
Typically, boats and yachts are on a Summer Hull Cleaning Cycle of Three (3) Weeks, (from May to October) and starting in November, a Winter Hull Cleaning Cycle of Four (4) Weeks. This schedule is based on average rate of seasonal growth and rate of zinc decay. We consistently evaluate your yachts hull over time making necessary adjustments to your schedule based on specific vessel rate of growth and Zinc Anode Decay.
ZINC ANODE REPLACEMENT SERVICES
Zinc Anode Replacement is essential to prevent corrosion and electrolysis of your boat’s Hull, Running Gears, Propellers, Rudders, Struts, and Shafts. All underwater boat and yacht hulls should have zinc anodes on all metal parts. These should be inspected during every Underwater Hull Cleaning performed to ensure proper contact and connectivity, amount of decay and effectiveness of each particular zinc anode. Upon completion of the First Hull Cleaning where zincs are replaced, we evaluate the rate at which your zincs are burning.
We consistently monitor and evaluate your Zinc Life and replace as needed.
All Standard Zincs Including:
- Shaft Collar Zincs
- Rudder Zincs
- Strut Zincs
- Propeller Zinc
- Transom, Swim Step Zincs & Keel Zincs
- Installation of Ring Zincs on Sail Drives w/Max Props, Folding Props, Feathered Props or Fixed Props
- Installation of Zinc Anodes on Bow Thrusters
- Installation of Bow Thruster Tab Zincs
- Installation of Zinc Anodes on Outboards & Outdrives
TOPSIDE SERVICES, BOAT CLEANING & MARINE MAINTENANCE
Topside Washdown
We have expert product knowledge and can wash your boat with the most advanced and least aggressive products on the market. We thoroughly clean your yacht, paying special attention to the details
Buff & Wax Services
Whether you need a Quick-Wash or Full Exterior Detailing Service, we are equipped with the Best Quality Waxes & Buffing Compound Products, ready to meet the challenge of the job.
- Wash Down Hull
- Apply Rubbing Compound
- Apply Hand Wax
- Buff Out with Buffer/Polisher
Interior & Exterior Yacht Detailing Services
Our Detailing includes a complete wash and Chamois hand dry of all exterior surfaces including Vinyl, Metal, Non-Skid, and Windows followed by an application of wax/cleaner wax using a high-speed power buffer on all fiberglass PLUS cleaning above deck compartments, UV Vinyl Treatment, Metal Shine, Window & Helm Cleaning
- Complete Waxing w/Compounds / UV Protection
- Metal Polishing & Seal
- Professional Carpet Cleaning
- Interior Cleaning
- All Carpets Spot-Cleaned & Vacuumed
- Surrey Top Cleaned (If Applicable)
- All Deck Surfaces Scrubbed
- Clean Hull w/Buffing Compound
- Hand Wax Hull w/Maguire’s Marine Wax
Both Polish & Buffing Compounds are abrasives, which restore the shine to your boat’s Fiberglass Gel Coat by removing imperfections, discolorations and scrapes on the surface, increasing the reflective shine.
We will only Polish if your boat only needs light refinishing. We may use a stronger rubbing compound if the surface is excessively pitted or chalky, as these are signs that the surface needs a much more substantial cleaning.
BOTTOM PAINTING
We use the highest quality bottom paint, 2 coats on the hull, 3 coats on the waterline. Haul boat, prep hull, spot primer bare spots, and replace all zinc anodes.
RECOVERIES
Provide search and recovery for personal items that are lost overboard.
PROPELLER CHANGES
Remove broken propeller, paint (if needed) and install new propeller.
ADDITIONAL YACHT SERVICES
- Paint & Gel-Coat Restoration Services
- Teak Deck Sanding & Refinishing
- Engine Room Detailing & Painting
- ISINGLASS Cleaning / Polishing
- Bilge Inspection