"Anyone can say he does good work. Our before and after photos prove it."
-- John Lawrence, Barefoot Barnacle CEO
PORT STRUT BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING
Our boat maintenance services always deliver
Before and After photos of every job, including:
barnacle removal
boat bottom painting
dock restoration
piling wrapping & repair
sea wall cleaning & sealing
deck construction
Boat owners trust Barefoot Barnacle because we deliver...
pHOTOS
Delivered with every job, before and after photos prove detailed results.
PLUS:
Pictures help you visually track the status of your boat and slip's maintenance needs.
RELIABILITY
Dependable, scheduled service always delivered at your convenience according to your boat's particular needs.
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BONUS:
We never charge if your boat isn't dirty.
COMMUNICATION
Emails with detailed notes follow each cleaning and identify issues when they are small enough to easily solve.
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OUR GOAL:
Make caring for your boat simple so that you can just enjoy using it.
QUALITY
As a family owned and operated business we apply our personal integrity and perfectionism to how we service your boat.
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BENEFIT:
We care about your boat just as much
as you do.
Imagine seeing what's going on below your waterline...
As a member of the Barefoot Barnacle family you'll feel confident that your boat maintenance is being done with the same detailed attention as if you were doing the work yourself.
If these symptoms are occurring on your baby then it's time
for a truly dedicated boat maintenance services team...
Signs your boat might have an overgrowth of barnacles and hole-boring organisms...
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1. noticeable feeling of drag
2. low fuel efficiency
3. inability to get up on plane
4. excessive feeling of vibration
5. inability to reach desired RPMs
6. steering incapacity
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Barefoot Barnacle's CEO personally oversees every job to ensure that your boat maintenance services results remain at a high level of quality month after month.
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And, we only charge for a visit if your boat is actually dirty enough to clean. If it isn't, then we've just done a visual check that let's you know your boat is in good health!
OUR FULL RANGE OF BOAT MAINTENANCE SERVICES...
BOAT BOTTOM CLEANING
If you store your boat in the water it needs to be cleaned on a consistent schedule. Due to our warm climate the build up of marine organisms accumulates year round, which means your hull, foils (rudders, keels, skegs) and running gear (props, shafts, struts) need constant attention. Even boats with anti-fouling paint remain vulnerable to barnacles and other growth.
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Factors that impact growth (and the frequency of your cleaning schedule) include:
1) The condition of your boat's paint (or lack thereof) can result in faster growth.
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2) The location of your boat plays a large part in how fast the growth accumulates.
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3) Seasonal water temperatures determine how often your boat needs to be cleaned.
A skilled and trustworthy diver will remove the growth and monitor the condition of your boat under the waterline.
AT BAREFOOT BARNACLE CLEANING BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS ALLOW YOU to see the growth; together we will determine whether or not to increase or decrease your cleanings.
PORT TRIM BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING
BOAT DETAILING
Tropical exposure like we have in South Florida quickens the aged appearance of a boat. Harsh conditions of sun, salt water and temperature can cause significant wear, including dulling fiberglass, dimming metals, fading paint and creating rust, mold and mildew build up.
Well-rounded detailing services protect and can even extend the life of your boat.
Options include:
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washdown
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deep cleaning
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detailing
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compounding
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cabin cleaning
AT BAREFOOT BARNACLE LEANING OUR GOAL IS to keep your boat clean both below and above the waterline. We'll coordinate to help you set a convenient schedule to have your boat hand-washed, waxed, detailed, compounded or cleaned.
BOAT BOTTOM PAINTING
Maintaining the quality of your boat's paint -- whether hard or ablative -- is important for maintaining the health of your vessel.
Although there are paints that last for 2 to 3 seasons, most bottom paint needs to be applied every season. Failure to do so can cause:
1) Faster growth accumulation resulting in a need of more frequent bottom cleaning.
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2) Blisters and flaking of paint resulting in reduced prophylactic effects, plus a more costly painting procedure.
AT BAREFOOT BARNACLE CLEANING BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS HELP YOU track the quality of your bottom paint so that it is easy to know exactly when it's time to haul and restore.
PORT BOTTOM BEFORE AND AFTER PAINTING
DOCK BRACING REPAIR
UNDERWATER PARTS REPLACEMENT
There comes a time when parts on boats, lifts, docks, seawalls, pilings, etc., need to be repaired or replaced. Some parts (e.g. cables, bolts and bracings) only can be replaced in the water. For others (e.g. props and zincs) it is more cost effective to replace them in the water than it would be to have your boat pulled.
AT BAREFOOT BARNACLE CLEANING WE'RE HAPPY TO HELP YOU source and replace parts related to all of your boat's underwater gear and steering, plus many of your above the waterline, deck and dock parts too.
PILINGS & SEAWALLS
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Cleaning
Pilings and seawalls are part of how your boat and property are protected. Maintaining the integrity, health, strength and cleanliness of both pilings and seawalls also impacts the condition of your boat.
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Keeping your pilings and walls clean will:
1. Prevent damage to your boat's hull from the sharp growth.
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2) Prolong the life of your pilings and walls by removing the wood destroying organisms before they bore into the wood.
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3) Identify cracks and other structural infirmities when they are small enough to easily fix.
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Even if your pilings are wrapped, growth will get into the joints and damage the wrapping. Left uncleaned this will lead to a shorter wrapping life span and increased maintenance.
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AT BAREFOOT BARNACLE CLEANING OUR GOAL IS to help you prevent high maintenance costs by keeping your marine elements consistently well-maintained.
SEAWALL BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING
PILINGS & SEAWALLS
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WRAPPING & REPAIR
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For seawalls erosion caused by surges and tidal fluctuation presents the biggest challenge of owning and maintaining waterfront property. It is most cost-effective to immediately implement a repair when cracks, pitted surfaces or other structural failure clues appear. For example, sealing concrete seawalls can add an extra layer of protection from weather and wear.
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AT BAREFOOT BARNACLE CLEANING WE TAKE A "WHOLE" APPROACH to yacht maintenance services. We're looking out for your boat and also for the structures and elements that help protect your boat, slip and home.
PILING BEFORE AND AFTER WRAPPING
LIFTS & FLOATING DOCKS
It's easy to overlook the state of lifts and floating docks. But these secondary-seeming elements also require consistent upkeep.
Growth weighs on the docks and prevents moving parts from optimally functioning. Likewise, rust and growth on lifts can interrupt smooth function of motors, cables, etc.
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Maintaining the cleanliness of your lift(s) and floating dock(s) clean will ensure optimal operation while preventing damage to your boat.
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AT BAREFOOT BARNACLE CLEANING WE CARE ABOUT THE LITTLE DETAILS, which is why we'll always check the needs of your lifts and floating docks, then connect with you to discuss the most efficient approach to satisfying them.
FLOATING DOCK BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING