Pelican Harbor Marina is a City of Miami facility on the northern shore of Biscayne Bay, sitting between the Julia Tuttle and 79th Street causeways. Its position on the northern bay — with Bakers Haulover Inlet just a few miles away — means the marina receives strong Atlantic tidal exchange that keeps barnacle pressure elevated year-round. Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance serves Pelican Harbor Marina with NAUI-certified divers who come to your slip, clean your hull, check your zincs, and deliver a full photo condition report, all without moving your boat.
Hull Cleaning Services at Pelican Harbor Marina
Aqua Pro provides full underwater maintenance at your slip — no haul-out, no yard fees, no trailer required. Here is what we do at Pelican Harbor Marina:
- Hull Cleaning — Complete removal of barnacles, tube worms, algae, and slime from your hull, keel, and rudder. Most boats at Pelican Harbor Marina need cleaning every 4–8 weeks in these South Florida waters.
- Zinc Anode Replacement — We inspect and replace sacrificial anodes on props, shafts, trim tabs, and hull fittings. The saltwater and galvanic corrosion are active year-round in Biscayne Bay — we check zincs on every visit.
- Propeller Cleaning & Polishing — Fouled props reduce fuel efficiency by up to 30% and stress your drive train. We clean props at the dock and can remove, service, and reinstall if needed.
- Underwater Inspection & Photo Report — Full photo documentation of your hull, running gear, through-hulls, and zincs. Required for insurance claims and essential for tracking paint condition over time.
- Dock & Piling Cleaning — If your slip at Pelican Harbor Marina includes assigned dock sections or pilings, we clean those as well.
Why Boats at Pelican Harbor Marina Need Frequent Cleaning
Northern Biscayne Bay, where Pelican Harbor Marina is located, receives direct tidal influence from Bakers Haulover Inlet just a few miles north. This tidal exchange delivers a constant supply of barnacle larvae from the Atlantic — making fouling rates at northern bay marinas faster than mid-bay locations. The bay here is also slightly deeper, keeping water temperatures more stable year-round, which prevents any natural seasonal die-off of marine growth. Boats at Pelican Harbor Marina typically need hull cleaning every 5–7 weeks, with aggressive barnacle growth peaking in summer when water temperatures reach 85°F+.
About Pelican Harbor Marina
Pelican Harbor Marina is a City of Miami Parks facility located at 1275 NE 79th Street Causeway in Miami, on the north shore of Biscayne Bay. The marina offers approximately 180 wet slips adjacent to the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, one of South Florida’s premier wildlife rehabilitation centers. The marina accommodates powerboats and sailboats and is a popular base for boaters exploring northern Biscayne Bay, Haulover Inlet, and the Intracoastal Waterway toward Aventura and Broward County.
How Boat Cleaning at Pelican Harbor Marina Works
- Call or book online — Tell us your marina, slip number, and boat type. We schedule a time that works for you.
- We come to your slip — Our NAUI-certified divers arrive at Pelican Harbor Marina at the agreed time. No hauling, no trucking.
- Underwater service — Cleaning, zinc inspection, prop check — all done in the water while your boat stays in the slip.
- Same-day photo report — We send before-and-after photos plus a written condition report. You see exactly what was done and what to watch.
- Done in 1–2 hours — Your boat is ready to use immediately after service. No curing time, no waiting.
Other Marinas We Serve Near Miami
Aqua Pro covers all marinas across Miami-Dade County. If your boat is at a nearby marina, we serve those too:
- Bill Bird Marina at Haulover
- Miami Beach Marina
- Keystone Point Marina
- View All Marinas → Miami & Broward Marina Guide
Schedule Boat Cleaning at Pelican Harbor Marina
Ready to book? Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance serves Pelican Harbor Marina and all marinas in Miami and Miami-Dade County. Call or book online — our divers come to you.
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