Welcome to Bottoms Up Hull and Prop!
Bottoms Up Hull and Prop is a full service underwater yacht maintenance company. Our service menu includes; underwater boat bottom cleaning, zinc replacement, propeller removal-installation-recovery, underwater inspections, as well as search and recovery services. We have served the Collier County boating community for over 16 years and we are now proud to serve Lee County as well.
At Bottoms Up Hull and Prop we strive to maintain a reputation for fast reliable service. Your trust is what’s most important to us. To develop trust with our customers we provide detailed reports about what exactly is happening beneath the water line. This includes; bottom paint condition, zinc erosion, running gear condition, intake condition, as well as the date the boat was cleaned, and the next service date.
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Complete Diving & Maintenance Services
Why Does my Boat Bottom get Dirty?
Bottom growth is inevitable even if you have the highest quality bottom paint. The warm, nutrient rich waters of Southwest Florida produce an abundance of marine growth on boat hulls and on any submerged structure.
With such nutrient rich waters and high levels of sunlight, marine growth occurs rather rapidly. Especially on areas that are not coated with anti-fouling bottom paint. This growth can cause a variety of issues for boaters such as;
Based upon our 16 years of experience in Southwest Florida boating community we have found that the most effective way to get the most out of your boat and your bottom paint is a 4 week cleaning schedule. Keeping your boat bottom clean will not only result in a more pleasant boating experience but also reduced operating costs of your vessel