Brisbane’s Premium Hull Cleaners
Hull Cleaning, Anode Replacement, Inspections, Professional Reports
Why should you get your hull cleaned?
🚤 Speed & Performance
Up to 30% loss of speed can occur from moderate marine growth.
Even light slime can reduce speed by 5–10%.
Heavy fouling (barnacles + weed) can reduce top speed by 2–5+ knots on many motor vessels.
A clean hull can improve planing time and throttle response noticeably.
Reduced engine strain = lower wear on engines and gearboxes
Reduced cavitation issues
Improved cooling efficiency (if intakes are cleaned)
Lower vibration levels
Here at the Hull Doctor, we are all about helping boat owners take care of their boat and save money where they can. As you know, antifouling your hull is expensive…so the more you look after it, the longer it will last!
Here are some of the benefits regular hull cleaning can have for your vessel!
⛽ Fuel Efficiency
Hull fouling can increase fuel consumption by 15–40%.
Light slime alone can increase fuel burn by 5–15%.
Heavy barnacle fouling can increase fuel use by up to 50% in extreme cases.
The cleaner your hull, the more you save!
That means:
Lower operating costs
Increased cruising range
Reduced engine load and strain
🎯 Antifoul Lifespan
Regular hull cleaning can:
Extend antifoul lifespan by 12–24 months (sometimes longer).
Reduce premature antifoul breakdown caused by thick growth.
Prevent hard-shell barnacles from damaging coatings.
Without cleaning, heavy fouling can force early haul-outs, effectively cutting antifoul life short.
Here at the Hull Doctor, our pricing model is simple…
Pricing
*** NOTE, all prices are based on 1 hour of labour, if the condition of the vessel warrants >1 Hr, the client will be charged.
