Hull Cleaning Services – Fixt Marine
Keep Your Boat Running Smoothly with Professional Hull Cleaning Along the Alabama Gulf Coast
At Fixt Marine, we offer expert hull cleaning services designed to enhance the performance and lifespan of your boat. Regular hull cleaning helps prevent marine growth, reduce fuel costs, and protect your investment, whether you own a private boat or operate a commercial fleet. Our team of certified divers specializes in delivering high-quality, efficient cleaning services along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Your boat’s hull is constantly exposed to the harsh marine environment, leading to the accumulation of algae, barnacles, and other marine growth.
This buildup can:
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Increase drag, reducing your boat’s speed and fuel efficiency
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Lead to corrosion and damage to the hull’s surface
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Result in higher long-term maintenance costs
By keeping your hull clean, you can ensure better performance, lower fuel costs, and avoid costly repairs.
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A clean hull can significantly improve a boat’s fuel efficiency by reducing drag caused by marine growth like algae, barnacles, and other organisms. On average, cleaning the hull can improve fuel efficiency by 10% to 30%, depending on how fouled the hull was prior to cleaning.
Here’s how it works:
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Marine growth on the hull increases the frictional resistance between the boat and water, which causes the engine to work harder to maintain the same speed.
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Removing this growth through regular hull cleaning reduces drag, allowing the boat to move more smoothly and efficiently through the water.
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This reduction in drag leads to less energy consumption by the engine, improving fuel economy.
Examples of Fuel Savings:
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If a boat was burning 100 gallons of fuel per trip, after a hull cleaning it could potentially reduce consumption to 70-90 gallons, depending on the severity of the fouling.
Long-Term Impact:
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Over time, regular hull cleaning could lead to substantial savings, especially for commercial vessels or boats used frequently in areas like the Alabama Gulf Coast, where warm waters promote faster marine growth.
Incorporating hull cleaning into your boat maintenance routine is an investment that pays off through better performance and reduced fuel costs.
+30% Fuel Efficency
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For optimal performance and to prevent marine growth buildup, it is recommended that boat owners schedule hull cleanings every
2 to 6 weeks, with most opting for every 4 weeks. This regular maintenance ensures that your vessel remains fuel-efficient, easy to maneuver, and protected from potential long-term damage.
Why Regular Hull Cleaning Every 4 Weeks Is Ideal:
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Prevents Heavy Marine Growth: In warm salty waters like the Alabama Gulf Coast, marine organisms such as algae, barnacles, and slime accumulate quickly. Cleaning every 4 weeks helps you stay ahead of this growth.
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Improves Fuel Efficiency: Regular cleaning reduces drag, which can significantly lower fuel consumption and save money in the long run.
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Reduces Wear and Tear: Frequent cleaning prevents buildup that could damage your boat's protective coatings or lead to corrosion.
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Smoother Maneuverability: A clean hull provides better control and responsiveness, especially in choppy waters.
Scheduling hull cleanings every 4 weeks is the most balanced approach, offering consistent protection and performance without over-cleaning or risking damage from excessive growth.
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Our Service Area
Florida
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Pensacola
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Perdido Key
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Navarre
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Gulf Breeze
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Pensacola Beach
Mississippi
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Biloxi
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Gulfport
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Pascagoula
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Bay St. Louis
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Ocean Springs
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D'Iberville
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Long Beach
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Pass Christian
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Moss Point
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Waveland
Alabama
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Mobile Bay
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Mobile
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Dauphin Island
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Gulf Shores
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Fort Morgan
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Fairhope
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Point Clear
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Bon Secour
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Bayou La Batre
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Theodore
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Spanish Fort
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Daphne
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Foley
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Lillian
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Perdido Beach
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Magnolia Springs
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Summerdale
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Montrose
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Grand Bay
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Chickasaw
Our Pricing
Boat Type | Up to 30 feet | 31' to 45' feet | 46' and Over |
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Sailboat Monohull | $3.75/foot | $4/foot | $4.25/foot |
Sailboat Catamaran | $4/foot | $4.25/foot | $4.50/foot |
Sailboat Trimaran | $4.25/foot | $4.75/foot | $5/foot |
Powerboat | $4.50/foot | $4.75/foot | $5/foot |
The time required depends on the size of the boat and the level of fouling, but most jobs can be completed within a few hours.
Yes! We use eco-friendly, non-abrasive techniques that effectively remove marine growth without damaging your boat's hull.
Absolutely. Our team performs all cleanings underwater, which eliminates the need to haul your boat out of the water.
A CaviBlaster is a high-powered underwater cleaning tool that uses cavitation technology to efficiently remove marine growth, like algae, barnacles, and biofouling, from surfaces such as boat hulls, propellers, and underwater structures.
Signs include visible marine growth, reduced speed, increased fuel consumption, and rough surfaces on the hull.
Yes! We offer customized maintenance packages for commercial vessels, ensuring they remain in top condition year-round.
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