Underwater Boat Hull Cleaning

Underwater Boat Hull Cleaning

Description

The following tips for divers, boatyard and
marina operators, and boaters are intended
to guide decisions about hull treatment and
maintenance. By working together, we can
minimize the pollution problems associated
with underwater hull cleaning.

Tags: boats, boating, hull cleaning BoatTechTip
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
In order to maintain maximum performance and to stretch the time between haul-outs, some boaters hire professional divers (or dive themselves) to clean their hulls while their boats are in the water. If done properly, underwater hull cleaning removes marine growth and a minimal amount of antifouling paint. When done too vigorously or when ablative paint is scrubbed, however, unacceptable levels of toxic bottom paint are released into the surrounding water.
Location
Frederick, Maryland
Documents
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June 24, 1949: The first flight of the Douglas Super DC-3, a derivative of the original DC-3, took place.