Sarasota County & Southwest Florida

Hull Cleaning &
Propeller Service

Underwater hull cleaning, propeller pulling and installation at marinas and private docks across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Lee counties.

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// WHERE WE WORK //

Underwater Hull Cleaning Service Throughout Southwest Florida

Bottom Time Dive Service provides professional underwater hull cleaning and propeller service for boat owners, marinas, private docks, and boatyards throughout Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee counties.

01 Sarasota County

Boat Hull Cleaning in Sarasota County

Serving Sarasota, Osprey, Venice, Englewood, Longboat Key, and nearby marinas and waterways.

Professional hull cleaning, anode replacement, propeller pulling, underwater reports, photos, and running-gear maintenance.

Englewood Longboat Key Osprey Sarasota Venice

02 Manatee County

Boat Hull Cleaning in Manatee County

Serving Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Cortez, Ellenton, Longboat Key, Palmetto, and surrounding coastal communities.

Hull cleaning, zinc replacement, propeller service, dock maintenance, underwater inspections, and in-water boat repairs.

Bradenton Bradenton Beach Cortez Ellenton Longboat Key Palmetto

03 Charlotte County

Boat Hull Cleaning in Charlotte County

Serving Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Placida, Charlotte Harbor, and surrounding coastal communities.

Hull cleaning, propeller service, zinc replacement, underwater inspections, boatyard assistance, and running-gear maintenance.

Charlotte Harbor Englewood Placida Port Charlotte Punta Gorda

04 Lee County

Boat Hull Cleaning in Lee County

Serving Fort Myers Beach, and surrounding waterways.

Underwater hull cleaning, anode inspections, propeller service, dock maintenance, reports, and underwater boat assistance.

Fort Myers Beach

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// About Us //

Bottom Time Dive Service
Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee Counties

Our divers include veterans of the U.S. Navy, cave divers, open water SCUBA instructors, and boating and sailing enthusiasts. With several decades of combined experience, we're confident that no one in our service area is better equipped to handle your underwater needs.

Beyond standard hull cleaning and anode replacement, Bottom Time Dive Service provides comprehensive underwater maintenance, including running gear refurbishment and in-water propeller pulling and installing. For more extensive jobs, we can also manage your haul-out to service shafts, cutlass bearings, thru-hulls, and rudders.

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Service Includes:

Cleaning of Hull, Running Gear, and Thru-Hulls
Anode Assessment
Anode Replacement (when necessary)*
A Detailed Boat Report
Photos**

Services Offered:

Propeller Removal
Propeller Repair
Propeller Balancing
Foul Release Coatings
Propeller Installation

Services Offered:

We can help you maintain your fixed or floating docks and boatlifts.

Removal of Marine Growth
Piling Wraps

Services Offered:

Haulout assistance
Prop pulling & installing
Cutlass bearings
Rudders
Thru-hulls

Frequently Asked Questions

Warm Gulf waters cause rapid marine growth. We transition most clients to a higher-frequency schedule of twice monthly during warm summer months starting May 1st, and maintain a consistent schedule of once a month through the winter to keep running gear clean and to preserve anti-fouling coatings.

We install high-quality Zimar zinc anodes for saltwater applications. Every hull cleaning includes an anode wear inspection, replacing them only when necessary to protect your vessel against galvanic corrosion.

Yes. We specialize in underwater propeller pulling right at your dock using specialized gear, saving you the expense and delay of hauling out. We also provide full propeller pulling, cutlass bearing replacement, and running gear service in local boatyards.

Anti-fouling paint lifespan depends on paint quality, vessel usage, local water conditions, and maintaining a consistent cleaning schedule. Across Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee, and Lee counties, quality bottom paint on fiberglass hulls generally lasts 18 to 36 months (and up to 48 months with regular, non-abrasive care).

Keep in mind that anti-fouling coatings do not last as long on underwater metal components (such as shafts, props, and trim tabs) or metal boats like pontoons and tritoons. Metal surfaces require specialized copper-free antifouling formulas that often need to be reapplied every 12 to 18 months.

Yes. Following every maintenance visit, you receive a detailed written report covering hull condition, running gear, thru-hulls, and anode burn rates, accompanied by underwater photos.

Professional Underwater Yacht Maintenance and Propeller Repair Services

Whether you need a routine hull cleaning, propeller replacement, or an emergency underwater inspection, Bottom Time Dive Service is ready to dive in. We provide professional, reliable marine maintenance to keep your vessel performing at its best.

Fill out the form to get in touch. Our team of expert divers is dedicated to providing top-tier care for your boat, ensuring you spend less time worrying about growth and more time enjoying the open water.

Hull Cleaning &
Propeller Service