Yacht Hull Cleaning, Saving Fuel & Improved Performance

Owners who have a regular hull clean are thus gettingSprays are available to remove black stains etc in
optimum performance from their boats. By maintainingorder to keep the hull condition immaculate and
a good cleaning routine for your vessel one can enjoyprevent later hull growth.
greater diesel or petrol fuel efficiency, and preventIn the water cleaning?

unsightly machinery/anti-corrosion system failure.Dependent on size of boat divers can be employed
At the beginning of any new sailing or cruising seasonusing either a soft sponge, industrial brush; scraper or
one can ponder is it worth all the hard work and costmixture of all, depending on the required effort to
to get your hull clean?remove the fouling. They start on the water line
What’s in it for you?making sure not to go above the antifouling, and onto
- Extend the life of your antifouling and running gearthe gel coat. 
Once the water line is complete
- Reduce vessel running costs (lower marine fuelthey drop down to where they have cleaned to and
consumption)work their way forward and aft along the vessel until
- Increased performance they reach the keel making sure to cover and clean
- Enhanced appearanceevery fitting and section of the vessel. 
The
- Satisfaction of knowing exactly what lies beneathrunning gear is then cleaned and inspected, all work is
Marine organisms love a grubby hull potentiallyrecorded and a full photographic report can be
hampering your vessels by blocking intakes/discharges,supplied.
jamming speed logs, covering sounders, shafts andImproved performance from cleaning is reported to
propellers.increase marine fuel efficiency by 3-to-8 percent
Out of the water cleaning?
compared to bottom paint only. Also a clean hull is
Regular cleaning is highly recommended using a softmore likely to achieve a higher resale value.
sponge or cloth rather than a harsh removal aids.