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10 Most Expensive Hull Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 - and what to do instead
Owning a boat in the San Francisco Bay Area is a dream—until the Bay itself decides to show you just how tough saltwater, marine growth, corrosion, and electrolysis can be on the underwater parts of your vessel. Many boat owners underestimate just how fast hull problems develop here, and unfortunately, small maintenance oversights often compound into very expensive repairs. In fact, the majority of costly hull-related issues are slow, silent, and invisible until the damage is

Bay City Dive
Dec 96 min read


Hull Cleaning Diver Interview Questions You Need To Be Asking in 2026
For SF Bay Area Sailboat + Powerboat Owners Experience & Training How long have you been doing underwater hull cleaning professionally? Are you insured and commercially certified? Do you specialize in sailboats, powerboats, or both? Which Bay Area marinas do you service regularly? Hull Cleaning Process What’s your cleaning schedule recommendation for my marina and slip? What tools do you use for cleaning (scrapers, pads, brushes)? Do you know the differences between ablative

Bay City Dive
Dec 52 min read
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