Hollywood Marina is the City of Hollywood’s public marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, serving a mix of local fishing boats, cruisers, and liveaboards in South Broward County. Located between Port Everglades to the north and Bakers Haulover Inlet to the south, the ICW here sees strong tidal flushing from both directions — keeping marine growth pressure elevated year-round. Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance serves Hollywood Marina with NAUI-certified divers who come to your slip for hull cleaning, zinc replacement, and underwater photo inspection.
Hull Cleaning Services at Hollywood 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 Hollywood Marina:
- Hull Cleaning — Complete removal of barnacles, tube worms, algae, and slime from your hull, keel, and rudder. Most boats at Hollywood 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 high-salinity ICW and ocean-adjacent water accelerates galvanic corrosion — 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 Hollywood Marina includes assigned dock sections or pilings, we clean those as well.
Why Boats at Hollywood Marina Need Frequent Cleaning
The Intracoastal Waterway near Hollywood Marina is strongly influenced by Bakers Haulover Inlet, just a few miles south. This inlet allows continuous Atlantic tidal flow into the ICW, delivering barnacle larvae from the open ocean on every incoming tide. ICW marinas in south Broward experience faster fouling than mid-bay Miami locations because of this direct ocean connection. The waterway’s moderate depth and warm water temperature maintain fouling pressure year-round with no seasonal break. Most boats docked at this marina need professional hull cleaning every 5–7 weeks, with zinc anodes requiring inspection every 8–12 weeks due to the high-salinity ICW environment.
About Hollywood Marina
Hollywood Marina is a City of Hollywood facility on the Intracoastal Waterway in Hollywood, Broward County. The marina offers approximately 100 wet slips for vessels up to 50+ feet, serving the Hollywood community with affordable public dockage and easy ICW access. Its location in South Broward puts it equidistant between the Fort Lauderdale and Miami boating centers, making it a popular stop for ICW cruisers. Nearby attractions include Hollywood Beach, the Hollywood Broadwalk, and the ArtsPark at Young Circle.
How Boat Cleaning at Hollywood 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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood
Aqua Pro covers all marinas across Broward County. If your boat is at a nearby marina, we serve those too:
- Loggerhead Marina Hollywood
- Hallandale Beach City Marina
- Turnberry Marina
- View All Marinas → Miami & Broward Marina Guide
Schedule Boat Cleaning at Hollywood Marina
Ready to book? Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance serves Hollywood Marina and all marinas in Hollywood and Broward County. Call or book online — our divers come to you.
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