Ready for a cleaner, faster,
more efficient boat?
Algae, barnacles and marine growth quietly burn your fuel, kill your speed and shorten your engine's life. We clean it all off — in the water — meaning you can go longer without haul outs.
Get your Bottom clean again!
What happens after you book
- 1We confirm your booking and schedule a dive at your marina or private pontoon.
- 2Our Experienced Diver will clean and inspect the hull, props, shafts, intakes, through holes and the condition of your anodes.
- 3We will send you photos, a written condition report and payment details.
Pay your way
Online bank transfer or credit card after the job's done.
Loved by boat owners
What our customers say
“Dave and his team are awesome to deal with and totally professionals. The job they do on my yacht was top notch. Could not rate high enough.”
“These guys are just so professional. They do the work as promised, report back any issues providing suggestions and then actively help solve them. All this with a smile and a can do attitude. Thanks guys!”
“Just had the hull cleaned by Dave and team and what a difference it made. Excellent work and customer service at great price. Highly recommended Dirty Boat Bottoms.”
“Turned up on time, sent through photos of the anodes and a full report the same day. Boat feels quicker already. Will be booking again.”
“Fantastic service from start to finish. Friendly, honest and thorough. Best hull clean we've had in years.”
“Great communication and a top quality clean. Nice to deal with a crew that clearly love what they do.”
“Dave and his team are awesome to deal with and totally professionals. The job they do on my yacht was top notch. Could not rate high enough.”
“These guys are just so professional. They do the work as promised, report back any issues providing suggestions and then actively help solve them. All this with a smile and a can do attitude. Thanks guys!”
“Just had the hull cleaned by Dave and team and what a difference it made. Excellent work and customer service at great price. Highly recommended Dirty Boat Bottoms.”
“Turned up on time, sent through photos of the anodes and a full report the same day. Boat feels quicker already. Will be booking again.”
“Fantastic service from start to finish. Friendly, honest and thorough. Best hull clean we've had in years.”
“Great communication and a top quality clean. Nice to deal with a crew that clearly love what they do.”
Why it matters
Save money. Increase performance.
Algae, barnacles and marine growth don't just look bad — they cost you. A dirty hull creates drag and adds weight, forcing your engine to work harder, burning more fuel, and dragging down your speed and performance.
We clean it all off, in the water, meaning you can go longer without haul outs. Less fuel, more speed, longer engine life. It's that simple.
Book Your Bottom CleanMore fuel
Burned when growth builds up on a fouled hull
Faster
Top-end feel restored after every clean
Less haul-outs
Regular in-water cleans stretch your slipping intervals
$20M
Public liability cover
Before & Afters
See the Difference
Real boats, real growth, real results. Every clean is documented with HD photos so you can see exactly what was under your waterline - and exactly what we removed.
BeforeAfter
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"Cool Change" - Full Hull Clean
Drag the slider to reveal the difference. Slime and waterline staining gone, gelcoat restored.
The Difference
28 years of doing one thing — properly.
Carrying on the legacy of the late Paul Draper, our team treats every vessel as if it were our own. We clean every boat as if the owner is hauling it out the next day — because sometimes they do.
We never scrub
Careful technique preserves your anti-foul instead of stripping it.
Specialised tools
Multiple cleaning techniques including dedicated underwater hull tools.
Scheduled cleans
We can schedule a maintenance program at time intervals that suit you.
Racing-grade
Monthly cleans for racing yachts and sailboats chasing the win.
Photo documentation
HD photos of your anodes and running gear with every clean.
Job-done reports
Anode photos, condition report and invoice — emailed when we're done.
Our Services
Everything below the waterline, sorted.
Full Hull Cleaning
Fully licensed, insured divers clean from the bottom of the keel to the waterline and everything in between — propellers, shafts, intakes and outlets.
Book this serviceAnode Check & Replacement
We check the condition of your zinc anodes and remove and replace them while your boat stays in the water.
Book this serviceCondition Reports
Every service includes a check for hull damage, running gear issues, anti-foul condition and foreign object entanglement.
Book this serviceProp & Rudder Cleaning
Losing power or feeling a vibration? Usually growth on the prop. We clean props and rudders in-water to get you running smoothly again.
Book this servicePost-Impact Hull Inspections
Hit something and worried you've done damage? We dive the hull, keel, rudder and running gear and give you a full report with photos - no haul-out required.
Book this serviceRope & Line Removal from Props
Snagged a rope, net or fishing line around your prop or shaft? We cut it free in the water and check the seals and bearings while we're down there.
Book this service
Maintenance Plan
How often should you clean your bottom?
A clean hull and healthy anodes mean far less time on the hardstand. With regular in-water maintenance, many of our clients stretch their slipping intervals significantly, saving hundreds of dollars and hours of time.
Every 4–8 weeks
Keeps fuel costs down and growth off your running gear.
Every 6–10 weeks
Minimum to keep your anti-foul protective.
You can't avoid slipping your boat entirely, but scheduled hull cleans keep it in top condition without ever leaving the water.
Where we work
Marinas we service across SE Queensland.
- QLD Cruising Yacht Club
- Newport Marina
- Scarborough Marina
- Moreton Bay Boat Club
- Redcliffe Marina
- Newport Canals
- Bribie Island Canals
- Pacific Harbour Marina
- Raby Bay Marina & canals
- Royal QLD Yacht Squadron
- Wynnum Manly Yacht Club
- East Coast Marina
- William Gunn Jetty Marina
- Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club
- Birkdale private canals
- Sentinel Court Marina
- Kawana Waters Marina
- Mooloolaba Marina
- Wharf Marina
- Mooloolah River Fishing Wharf
- Mooloolaba / Minyama / Buddina canals
- Marina Mirage
- Southport Yacht Club
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Coomera Waters Marina
- Broadwater Shore Marina
- Marina Point Hope Island
- Salacia Waters Marina
Reviews
What our customers say.
"A terrific service saving dollars and time compared to bringing the boat out. They did what they said, when they said they would, at a reasonable price. I'm certainly going to do it regularly now."
"Four years at Scarborough and always extremely happy with their prompt professional service — plus the extra speed we get from the boat afterwards."
"Fantastic service looking after the part of my boat I can't see. The boat performs so much better with a clean hull and props."
25+ years
Cleaning hulls in SE QLD
Licensed & insured
Fully qualified dive team
BIA Marine Card
Holder #5042
$20,000,000
Public liability cover
Divers wanting to join our team?
We're always on the lookout for experienced, reliable divers who take pride in their work. If you're keen to get paid doing what you love, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our teamReady to see the
difference?
Booking is easy — just give us a call. We'll send through photos of your anodes, a full condition report, and your invoice by email once we're done.