There's no way I could do this job. Whatever those little animals are that are stacked on top of each other on that boat they gross me out. So my hat's off to you and I'm proud of you for doing this job for people. Like I said there's no way I could do it.
First make sure you are comfortable underwater. Research and watch videos. Make sure you are covered by liability insurance and have all required documents for where you are going to be working. Join the Business of In Water Hull Cleaning group on Facebook and use the search feature when you have a question about something. Get to know every part of all types of boat hulls. Low visibility shouldn't be too much of a factor. If you can't see, move slow and use the eyes on your fingertips to "see" what you are doing.
@dailydiversboatservices6854 thank you, I'm pretty comfortable underwater. I grew up diving. I just haven't done this type of work before. I want to do something I'm passionate about and make a living from it. I will look into insurance and all the documents I need and do research around the marinas. Thank you for the reply.
I couldn't do it I'd be so afraid something's going to sneak up on me in my mind you're in the ocean you're part of the food chain it's gives me the willies just thinking about it
Same gear I wear nothing like a aqua lung I swim sometimes in freezing water and get hot in my suit they are numero uno I subscribed to you now you can me I do disc golf retrieval work and have for over 30 years
Hey brother I'm planning on starting a little business cleaning hull etc just wanted to get a rough idea of how much you charge per boat or suggest any tips would be much appreciated. I've got my open water ticket so I can use tanks.
The rate for hull service varies depending on where you are located. I recommend monthly service only, and if a potential client wants a hull cleaned that has not been serviced in a number of months, then multiply the monthly rate by the number of months since last service, charge accordingly. To be able to provide the highest level of service and to stay on top of any corrosion issues and fix them before they cause damage to underwater metals, it is important to go under monthly. Two or more months of neglect may lead to costly damage and repairs. Also be sure to document everything each time you service a vessel. The diver and boat owner should know exactly how long each anode lasts, when the anodes were last replaced, the condition of the antifouling, if there is any active or past corrosion, are all bonding wires connected and in good condition, etc..
I see this is at least 1 yr old, but I figured I'd comment as well. I'm thinking about a boat cleaning business as well in the Tampa/clearwater area. Open water certified as well. Any tips? Pointers?
Please list all of the tools and what they look like for the fantastic prop shine you did. I hit it with a wire brush but daaaang, those prop blades were shimmering in the water! Nice job. Next time, film what you are doing from above the water, when you are grabbing tools from the dock or boat.
I truly can't tell if you're actually this dumb commercial diving is also professional diving either way if you're paid you're considered a professional literally google "What is a professional diver" it'll save you a lot of embarrassment in the future. Maybe you're too young to know that but you should have figured it out at least an hour ago when I told you to look it up but now you're just embarrassing yourself. It is entertaining for sure don't get me wrong life would be very boring without dumb people.
