Located on the New River in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Cooley’s Landing Marina is a city-operated facility that puts you within walking distance of Las Olas Boulevard’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The New River’s tidal brackish conditions create a biofouling environment where slime and soft algae accumulate quickly on hull surfaces, with harder barnacle fouling increasing during periods of higher tidal salinity. River vessels at downtown Fort Lauderdale marinas require consistent maintenance to protect antifouling coatings — ignoring hull cleaning for more than 8 weeks typically results in fouling that requires extra effort and risks paint damage on removal. Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance comes directly to your slip at Cooley’s Landing — no haul-out needed.
Hull Cleaning Services at Cooley’s Landing Marina
Aqua Pro provides complete underwater maintenance at your slip — no haul-out, no yard fees, no trailering. Here is what we perform at Cooley’s Landing Marina:
- Hull Cleaning — Full removal of barnacles, tube worms, algae, and slime from hull, keel, and rudder. Boats at Cooley’s Landing Marina 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 Cooley’s Landing Marina includes assigned dock sections or pilings, we clean those as part of the service.
Why Boats at Cooley’s Landing Marina 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 Cooley’s Landing Marina 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 Cooley’s Landing Marina
Cooley’s Landing Marina is a city-operated marina located on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward County. The marina offers approximately 60 wet slips managed by the City of Fort Lauderdale, providing transient and monthly dockage in the heart of the city. Its downtown location on the New River puts boaters steps from Las Olas Boulevard and within easy reach of the Fort Lauderdale water taxi network.
How It Works at Cooley’s Landing Marina
- 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 Cooley’s Landing Marina 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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