EPIC Marina is a boutique transient and yacht marina at the mouth of the Miami River in Brickell — one of Miami’s most dramatic waterfront locations, where the river current meets the tidal push of Biscayne Bay. This junction creates a variable salinity environment that cycles between brackish river water and higher-salinity bay inflow, fueling a mix of soft slime and harder barnacle fouling depending on tidal conditions. Boats at EPIC Marina benefit from one of South Florida’s most scenic urban boating addresses — and from Aqua Pro’s NAUI-certified divers who come directly to your slip to maintain the hull.
Hull Cleaning Services at EPIC Marina
Aqua Pro provides complete underwater maintenance at your slip — no haul-out, no yard fees, no trailering. Here is what we perform at EPIC Marina:
- Hull Cleaning — Full removal of barnacles, tube worms, algae, and slime from hull, keel, and rudder. Boats at EPIC 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 EPIC Marina includes assigned dock sections or pilings, we clean those as part of the service.
Why Boats at EPIC Marina Need Regular Cleaning
The Miami River is a brackish waterway — a mix of Everglades freshwater and tidal saltwater from Biscayne Bay — creating a biofouling environment distinct from open-bay marinas. Hard barnacles are less dominant here than on ocean-adjacent hulls, but slime, soft algae, and tube worms establish quickly on untreated surfaces and act as a foundation for progressively harder fouling as tidal salinity fluctuates. Boats at EPIC Marina also face accelerated waterline staining from tannins in the river water. River vessels that sit still foul faster than boats used regularly, since movement disrupts early attachment. A 5–8 week cleaning cycle is typical for Miami River vessels.
About EPIC Marina
EPIC Marina is the private marina associated with the EPIC Hotel and Residences at 200 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Brickell, Miami, at the mouth of the Miami River on Biscayne Bay. The marina offers approximately 80 transient and private wet slips for vessels up to 100+ feet. Its location at the Miami River entrance provides access to both the bay and inland river destinations, and the hotel amenities are available to marina guests.
How It Works at EPIC 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 EPIC 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 Miami
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 EPIC Marina and all marinas across Miami and Miami-Dade County. Our divers come to your slip — call or book online to schedule.
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