Running Gear Cleaning in Miami
Your hull gets the attention, but the performance problems are often below it. Fouled propellers, barnacle-encrusted shafts, and algae-covered rudders create drag, vibration, and mechanical stress that rob you of speed and cost you in fuel. Leave it long enough and you’re looking at shaft seal damage, bearing wear, and repairs that run into thousands.
Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance cleans your complete running gear underwater, at your dock. Our our professional divers remove marine growth from every component below the waterline — without a haul-out, without yard fees, without pulling your boat.
What Running Gear Cleaning Covers
- Propeller blades — all surfaces, leading and trailing edges
- Propeller hub and barrel
- Drive shaft — full length, including areas behind the strut
- Strut and cutlass bearing housing
- Rudder — both faces, leading edge, and blade tip
- Trim tabs and actuators
- Zinc anode inspection on all running gear components
- Before and after photos of each component
How It Works
- Book your service — , we come to your marina
- Our diver cleans every component — using the right tools for each surface type
- You get a photo report — every component before and after, plus notes on anything that needs attention
Running Gear Cleaning + Hull Cleaning
Running gear cleaning is most effective as part of a complete bottom service. When we clean your hull, we always address the running gear — because a clean hull with fouled props still costs you in fuel and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my running gear needs cleaning?
If your boat is slower than it used to be, burns more fuel at cruise, or produces vibration you didn’t notice before, fouled running gear is a likely contributor. The only way to know for sure is to have a diver look. We’ll give you an honest assessment.
Can you clean running gear on twin-engine vessels?
Yes. We handle single and twin-engine configurations. Let us know your drive configuration when you book.
Do you service outboard motors?
We clean around outboard lower units — the shaft housing, skeg, and cavitation plate — and can inspect and note any exterior concerns.
Book Your Running Gear Service
Get your full drivetrain clean and performing right. Aqua Pro comes to your dock — no haul-out required.
