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

Sailboats + Powerboats docked in marinas 📅 Monthly ✔ Professional diver hull cleaning (every 1–2 months) Remove slime, algae, barnacles Inspect for paint wear Check for blister activity Confirm prop condition Look for metal pitting or corrosion Evaluate fouling rate (adjust schedule if needed) ✔ Visual inspection from the dock Waterline slime Growth pattern changes Rust streaks Hull discoloration Odors that may indicate blistering 🔧 Every Cleaning Cycle (1–2 months) ✔ Check