The New River Downtown Docks are the city’s transient docking facility on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale — a convenient stop for vessels passing through, crews exploring Las Olas, or boaters attending events at the nearby Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Even short stays on the New River can result in noticeable hull fouling: the tidal brackish water coats hulls with slime and organic staining quickly, and vessels that return regularly to these docks benefit from keeping their antifouling paint in top condition. Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance serves all New River docks and marinas — NAUI-certified divers come to your slip for hull cleaning and inspection with no haul-out required.
Hull Cleaning Services at New River Downtown Docks
Aqua Pro provides complete underwater maintenance at your slip — no haul-out, no yard fees, no trailering. Here is what we perform at New River Downtown Docks:
- Hull Cleaning — Full removal of barnacles, tube worms, algae, and slime from hull, keel, and rudder. Boats at New River Downtown Docks 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 New River Downtown Docks includes assigned dock sections or pilings, we clean those as part of the service.
Why Boats at New River Downtown Docks Need Regular Cleaning
Fort Lauderdale’s New River is a tidal waterway with brackish conditions — a mix of inland freshwater and tidal salt push from the ICW and Port Everglades. Marinas along the New River see moderate to fast biofouling: slime and algae dominate over hard barnacles, but the soft growth builds quickly and provides a settlement base for harder fouling during periods of higher salinity. Boats at New River Downtown Docks in the downtown Fort Lauderdale stretch also accumulate river sediment and organic staining at the waterline. Most New River vessels need professional hull cleaning every 5–7 weeks to protect antifouling paint and maintain hull speed.
About New River Downtown Docks
New River Downtown Docks are city-operated transient docks on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, managed by the City of Fort Lauderdale. The facility offers approximately 40 transient docking spaces for visiting vessels, providing convenient access to downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Boulevard, and the Fort Lauderdale water taxi. The docks are a key stop on the New River waterway that runs from the ICW through the heart of the city.
How It Works at New River Downtown Docks
- 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 New River Downtown Docks 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 New River Downtown Docks 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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