Our Services
Hull Cleaning
Hull cleaning is crucial because it helps maintain the efficiency and safety of a boat. Over time, marine growth like barnacles, mussels, and algae can accumulate on a boat's hull and running gear. This increases drag and fuel consumption while degrading the appearance of your vessel. Our divers have training and experience in a wide variety of hull and running gear types to keep your vessel clean and safe during our gentle, yet effective cleaning process. Regular monthly or bimonthly hull cleaning by our reliable divers prevents growth buildup, ensuring your boat remains fuel-efficient and maneuverable, reducing operational costs, and enhancing the appearance of your vessel!
Search and Retrieval
Every boater knows eventually you will drop something in the water. Well, whether you dropped your phone, keys, wallet, sunglasses, boat part, or anything else a diver will go out of their way to give you a second chance! If a diver is available, they will search for you as soon as possible, no matter the time or day! Be sure to mark or take photos of the location of where it dropped and call BOAT MD. immediately.
Dock Cleaning
Underwater dock, hydrohoist, and EZ dock cleanings are crucial for maintaining the integrity and performance of marine equipment. No matter the dock material, regular cleaning prevents the buildup of hard marine growth like barnacles and mussels, which can damage and weigh down structures. Keeping docks and hydrohoists clean and inspected also helps ensure the safe and efficient operation of the moving parts of the docks and hoists, preventing accidents and costly repairs while enhancing their physical appearance.
Anodes
Anodes also referred to as “zincs”, play a vital role in corrosion prevention. These sacrificial metal components are strategically placed on the running gear and other submerged parts of the boat. They corrode in place of essential metal structures, like the propellers, trim tabs, outdrives and hull, by diverting electrical currents in the water. This prevents galvanic corrosion, which can lead to costly damage and reduced boat performance. Regularly replacing anodes is essential to maintain the boat's structural integrity and safety, ensuring that critical components stay protected and extending the vessel's lifespan. Divers have a wide breadth of knowledge in anodes and will and replace and protect your boat with the best anode materials and types.
Underwater Repairs
Divers can inspect, untangle, remove or replace propellers, rudders, strainers, trim tabs, transducers, anodes and much more. Using various tools, devices, and technology divers can work to inspect damage and corrosion with underwater photography before repairing a part. Divers do underwater repairs on boats, docks, jet skis, mooring balls, buoys and much more.
Underwater Filming and Inspections
Underwater filming is invaluable for boat and dock owners, as well as those shopping for boats. It provides a visual assessment of their submerged assets, helping detect damage, wear, fouling, and much more. This early identification can prevent costly repairs, maintain safety, and optimize vessel performance. By capturing underwater conditions, owners can make informed decisions, extend the life of their equipment, and ensure a safer, more reliable boating experience. We also film more than boats and docks, ask us about what we could film underwater for you!
Other
Our drivers are ready to take on many other underwater challenges and jobs in the area, from building anchors and buoys, to salvage diving, to retrieving golf balls from water hazards. Feel free to contact BOAT MD. with opportunities and services we have not listed!