Boat Bottom & Hull Cleaning
In-water boat bottom cleaning on a schedule that keeps growth off the hull, the running gear clean, and your bottom paint lasting longer.
Ethan, the owner and mechanic, answers the phone · Open 7 days a week
- At your dock or marina
- One-time or monthly
Boat Bottom Cleaning at Your Dock
In South Florida’s warm salt water, a clean bottom doesn’t stay clean for long. Within weeks, slime turns into grass and barnacles, the boat gets slower, and fuel burn goes up.
We clean the bottom in the water, right where the boat is kept. There’s nothing to haul and nothing to schedule around, and a regular cleaning keeps your bottom paint working longer between haul-outs.
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When You Call, the Owner Picks Up
Every call goes straight to Ethan, the owner of EG Marine Services and the mechanic who does the work. There’s no receptionist taking a message and no waiting on a callback from someone who’s never seen your boat.
Tell him what’s going on: the alarm on the display, the noise at idle, the engine that won’t turn over. Ethan knows Yamaha, Suzuki, Mercury, and the rest of what runs in South Florida inside and out, so you’ll usually get a straight answer on the first call, whether that’s something you can check yourself or a visit to your dock.
- Straight answers, not a script
- Diagnostic questions answered on the phone
- Honest advice, even when the fix is simple
- The person you talk to is the one who shows up
Ethan
Marine mechanic
Describe what the boat is doing and get a real answer from the mechanic, not a message taker.
Call Ethan: 786-351-5363Open 7 days a week
Growth on the bottom? Call Ethan and get your boat on a cleaning schedule.
Call 786-351-5363What’s Included in a Boat Bottom Cleaning
Hull Cleaning
- Slime, grass, and barnacle removal from the hull
- Waterline and boot stripe cleaned
- Method matched to your type of bottom paint
Running Gear
- Propellers and shafts cleaned
- Trim tabs and transducers cleared
- Water intakes checked for growth
Inspection
- Zincs and anodes checked and replaced when worn
- Bottom paint condition noted
- Anything that needs attention reported to you
Signs Your Boat Bottom Needs Cleaning
- Boat is slower or won’t get on plane as easily
- Fuel burn is up
- Green or brown growth at the waterline
- Barnacles on the props or running gear
- Engines running warmer than normal
- It’s been more than a month since the last cleaning
Keep Bottom Cleaning on a Schedule
One cleaning helps, but a schedule is what keeps a boat ready. Most customers set up monthly bottom cleaning and add washing, waxing, and engine service on the same plan, so the whole boat stays maintained without having to remember what’s due.
Our Hull Cleaning Process
- 01
Tell Us About the Boat
Share the boat’s length, where it’s kept, and when the bottom was last cleaned or painted.
- 02
First Cleaning
We clean the hull and running gear and check the zincs and bottom paint.
- 03
Report Back
You get a quick update on what we found, including anything that needs work.
- 04
Stay on Schedule
We come back on a regular schedule so the growth never gets ahead of you.
Get Your Bottom Cleaned
Tell us where the boat is kept and how long since the last cleaning, and we’ll set up a one-time clean or a regular schedule.
Call Ethan directly786-351-5363Open 7 days a week · No call center or front desk, you talk to the person doing the work
- In-water bottom and hull cleaning
- Running gear and zinc check
- Monthly schedules for boats kept in the water
- Pairs with washing, waxing, and engine service
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Boat Bottom & Hull Cleaning FAQs
How often should a boat bottom be cleaned in South Florida?
For a boat kept in the water, about once a month. Warm salt water grows slime, grass, and barnacles fast, and in summer some boats need it more often. A boat on a lift or in dry storage needs it much less.
Do you clean the bottom with the boat in the water?
Yes. Regular bottom cleaning is done in the water at your dock or slip, so there’s no haul-out. If the growth is heavy or the bottom paint is worn out, we’ll tell you, and a haul-out with a pressure wash or new bottom paint may make more sense.
Will cleaning damage my bottom paint?
Not when it’s done right. We match the method to the paint: soft tools for ablative paint, which is designed to wear slowly, and more aggressive tools only where hard paint and heavy growth call for it.
How much does boat bottom cleaning cost?
It’s usually priced by the boat’s length and how much growth there is. A boat on a regular schedule costs less per visit than one that’s gone months without cleaning. Call with the boat’s length and location for a quote.
Why does a dirty bottom matter?
Growth on the hull and running gear slows the boat, burns more fuel, and makes the engines work harder. Barnacles on the props and in the water intakes can also cause overheating and vibration.
Can bottom cleaning be part of a regular maintenance plan?
Yes. Most of our cleaning customers keep the boat on a recurring schedule, and we can combine bottom cleaning with washing, waxing, and engine service so everything stays on track.
Areas We Serve
Our mobile marine mechanics travel to marinas, private docks, and waterfront homes from Boca Raton to Islamorada. Nearby but not listed? Reach out to confirm availability in your area.