Bradford Marine is one of Fort Lauderdale’s most established marine repair facilities, located on the South Fork of the New River in the city’s working boatyard corridor. Known for major refit and repair work on large yachts and commercial vessels, Bradford Marine also maintains wet slips where vessels await service or recover between haul-outs. On the South Fork, in-water hull maintenance between haul-outs is essential — slower water exchange and higher organic content keep fouling pressure constant on hulls at the dock. Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance provides in-water hull cleaning, zinc inspection, and running gear maintenance at your Bradford Marine slip.
Hull Cleaning Services at Bradford Marine
Aqua Pro provides complete underwater maintenance at your slip — no haul-out, no yard fees, no trailering. Here is what we perform at Bradford Marine:
- Hull Cleaning — Full removal of barnacles, tube worms, algae, and slime from hull, keel, and rudder. Boats at Bradford Marine typically need cleaning every 4–8 weeks.
- Zinc Anode Replacement — Inspection and replacement of sacrificial anodes on props, shafts, trim tabs, and hull fittings. The saltwater and galvanic corrosion are active in South Florida year-round — we check zincs on every visit.
- Propeller Cleaning & Polishing — Fouled props reduce fuel efficiency by up to 30% and stress your drivetrain. We clean and polish props at your slip, with removal and reinstall available.
- Underwater Inspection & Photo Report — Complete photo documentation of hull, running gear, through-hulls, and anodes. Required for insurance claims and essential for tracking paint condition.
- Dock & Piling Cleaning — If your slip at Bradford Marine includes assigned dock sections or pilings, we clean those as part of the service.
Why Boats at Bradford Marine Need Regular Cleaning
The South Fork of the New River runs through Fort Lauderdale’s boatyard district — a stretch of waterway defined by repair facilities, dry docks, and working marinas. The South Fork sees less tidal flushing than the main New River or the ICW, meaning slower water exchange and higher concentrations of organic material that fuel algae and slime growth. Boats at Bradford Marine on the South Fork accumulate a characteristic greenish-brown slime layer quickly, followed by soft fouling that, if left untreated, provides attachment substrate for hard barnacles on tidal fluctuations. A 5–8 week cleaning schedule is typical for South Fork vessels, with particular attention to waterline oxidation and running gear.
About Bradford Marine
Bradford Marine is a major marine repair and service facility located on the South Fork of the New River in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. The facility offers approximately 100 wet slips alongside one of South Florida’s most complete yacht repair and refit operations, serving vessels from 30 to 300 feet. Bradford Marine is known for major structural, mechanical, and cosmetic work on large yachts.
How It Works at Bradford Marine
- Call or book online — Give us your marina, slip number, and boat type. We confirm a time that fits your schedule.
- We come to your slip — NAUI-certified divers arrive at Bradford Marine at the agreed time. No hauling, no trailering, no yard.
- Underwater service — Cleaning, zinc inspection, prop check — all done in the water while your boat stays docked.
- Same-day photo report — Before-and-after photos plus a written condition report sent to you the same day.
- Done in 1–2 hours — Your boat is ready to use immediately. No drying time, no waiting.
Other Marinas We Serve Near Fort Lauderdale
Aqua Pro covers all marinas across Miami-Dade and Broward County. If your boat is at a nearby marina, we serve those too:
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Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance serves Bradford Marine and all marinas across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Our divers come to your slip — call or book online to schedule.
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