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Practical guides for boat owners.
Long-form pieces drawn from years of working under boats on the south coast. Real schedules, honest pricing ranges, what to actually look for. No fluff.
How Often Should You Clean Your Boat Hull on the BC Coast?
There's no universal answer — hull cleaning frequency depends on where your boat lives, how often you run it, and what's growing in your water. Here's what we actually see across the south coast.
Read guide GuideWhen to Replace Boat Zincs in BC Saltwater
Zincs are supposed to disappear - that's literally their job. But how far is too far, and how do you know before your prop starts dissolving instead?
Read guide GuideBoat Hull Cleaning Cost in BC - What to Expect to Pay
Hull cleaning prices vary a lot - and the advertised per-foot number often isn't the whole story. Here's what actually drives cost in BC waters, in Canadian dollars.
Read guide GuideBarnacles vs Slime - What's Actually on Your Hull and Why It Matters
Not all hull growth is the same. Slime, algae, tube worms, barnacles, and mussels each tell you something different about your maintenance schedule and antifouling paint.
Read guide GuideSacrificial Anodes Explained - What Zincs Actually Do
Every metal boat part in saltwater wants to corrode. Sacrificial anodes are the deal we make with electrochemistry - a small piece of cheap metal gets eaten instead of your expensive prop and shaft.
Read guide GuidePre-Purchase Underwater Boat Survey - What to Check Before Buying
A marine survey gives you the paperwork. An underwater inspection shows you what the hull actually looks like - often the more expensive set of problems.
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