Expert boat maintenance tips from NAUI certified divers in Miami.
How to Protect Your Boat Hull from Barnacles in Florida Florida’s warm, nutrient-dense coastal waters are among the most productive marine environments in the world — which is great for fishing, but brutal for boat hulls. Barnacles, algae, zebra mussels, and a dozen other fouling organisms are constantly looking for a hard surface to colonize. …
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If you’ve ever looked at the underside of a boat and noticed small gray or white metal blocks attached to the hull, propeller, or shaft, you’ve seen zinc anodes. Most boat owners know they need them, but fewer understand exactly why — or what happens when they’re neglected. In South Florida’s warm, conductive saltwater environment, …
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Florida is one of the most demanding environments in the world for boat hull maintenance. Year-round warm water temperatures, high humidity, abundant sunlight, and nutrient-rich coastal waters create ideal conditions for barnacles, algae, slime mold, and other marine organisms to colonize your hull — fast. If you’ve ever pulled your boat out of a Miami …
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