that was not cleaned

65 foot is alot of yacht. that fuel bill is quite expensive

Does a “Clean” bottom have those white circles on it ? You leave the foundation and they will grow quickly . And if you are ok with white circles , don’t expect that prop to not vibrate or cavitate when running. You needed a haul out and a proper wash , scrape and sanding. Your diver can extend the time between haul out but isn’t going to prevent it . It does look like they skipped scraping the lower side of keel .

You should have your tanks cleaned if there is access.

Music is annoying!

The way I'm lookin at it is there is clean spots and Barnacle spots. Why is their not a even layer all over. Barnacles will grow on the entire bottom surface. The clean area is what has been scraped clean. The Props and shafts lower keel was not touched. Lazy workers , they only did half a job so that they didn't feel bad about charging you. Its a way of getting out and staying im sorry my guy did a bad job or I fired that guy.

Ridiculous! No way that was three weeks of growth there.

nark,em out tell us who that was,,, that aint right captain

The "sludge" in your tanks may very well be mold. It grows in the interface between the fuel, and any water that was in the tank. It remains even after the water is removed. You can buy diesel mold killer to take care of the problem. But, be sure to have plenty spare filters on board first. You will go through several before the treatment is complete.

I have 6V92 Detroits in my boats. I had an "algae" problem in my tanks a few years ago. I assume you know you have to treat your fuel or the problem will get continuously worse, because it's actually growing in your tanks. I used Killem and it works well. Since then, I use it whether I'm having a problem or not.

No way .. 3 weeks. Yeah right

You are smart enough to know that your bottom cleaner must be fired. Absolutely no way it was cleaned 3weeks ago. Haul out and do bottom job. Anti foul is not working. Good luck

It's hard to believe your hull has been cleaned as you think. However, it's not obvious to me that the hull is contributing to your 1000 RPM and vibration issue. Did you get it resolved?

Thank for making this. Presentation was clear and full of good information.

Who ever develops a Anti-Barnacle product will become a Billiobaire

Exactly the same for us, hull was "cleaned" three weeks before departure, Vibration and low revs, bought in another dive company and found growth up to two inches in places. The original guys charge by the foot so go figure...... This was in the Palm Beach area as well.

“what should we do?” …. fire the diving company … after getting a refund for the last “clean” (not)

No way

What thread are you using, I’m exploring a PFTE solar fix as the sun guard I had is crap.

Take samples to see how old they are

Morgan n Morgan 😂 Seriously they robbed you. Lazy Scheisters.

The Indian River can be crazy for barnacles (I'm in Brevard county). I left my center console a week in the Indian River and had plenty of growth on the hull and outboard. From my experience, it's not unexpected to see that growth in a few weeks.

We had similar experience with monthly dive cleans. Ended in replacing a bow thruster. PIA but lesson learned.

yeah that looks like normal growth in Florida hot water. 55 Hatteras in Ponce inlet Marina just up the road from Titusville. my diver cleans twice a month. I have fresh bottom paint and prop speed welcome to Florida.

I don't hear you say "roger out" anymore😢.... it always put a smile on my face..

wee question about the cables can you get teflon lined cable outer

Great boat please no back round music

Lynn wondering why wouldn’t you put a reinforcement under the wear spot using the zigzag on the sail right with another piece of canvas vice hand darning.

clearly this was not properly cleaned 3 weeks ago. you got robbed.

Like everyone else is saying... that bottom was NOT cleaned properly. Sad that people take your money and don't do the work.

I have them do before pictures/ video and when they're done ask new pictures/ video?

Personally, I would ask for a video after they do the cleaning if you are not comfortable going down there yourself

Hey Guys! It was great running with you! Hope the journey on to the Bahamas went much better!

I had the same bad divers. Also I felt that in 1.5 years my paint had failed and diver could not keep up. Just went to a non ablative hard paint to handle the high water temps. The barnicles died the water was so hot here in Largo Fl. So far new paint works and self cleans at 18 mph.

CHEERS from capt flint glad to see ya - time for a pirate party = be safe and plunder wisely

That's what happens when you let your boat sit still in the water for too long

also prop speed will help with this. it works great !!

and that's why I do my own bottem cleaning. Have had this happen to me in south Florida paid a guy for 7 months all he did is cash the checks. went to move the boat and had the same problem on my 52 hat cockpit. took me 10 hours and 3 dive tanks to clean the boat.

Ah, 😅the joys of motor yacht ownership.

Sailfish is pretty notorious for bad current. We're over across Peanut Island at RB City Marina where it's less but not zero. Sorry to have missed you. Heading out for West End on Sunday. m/y Activated Eau

Next time you haul out, consider using copper coat.

It's a pain, but just filter your fuel from the filling nozzle. Unless there is water in the fuel, there will be no more fuel issues. Speaking from experience.

Love your You Tube. I had a 45' Hatteras in south Florida for 25 years and had the same fuel issues you're having when I got below 1/2 a tank. I had the tanks cleaned and the fuel polished several times but that didn't solve the problem, so I just never went below 1/2 a tank. I didn't think of your pre filter idea but I think it's a good one. Your diver is lying to you, a common problem in that industry.

No way that is 3 weeks of build up. Dive company did not clean proper. Crazy

Vibration yes , over a 1000 rpm no. sad on the divers not doing there job

no way that much growth in 3 weeks

That’s a lot of growth in 3 weeks, I would speak to the cleaning co. And ask them to provide a video or picture when complete. Also next season try adding some cayenne pepper to the bottom paint, it helps. 🍻

Wow - it looks like a trigger-fish has set up home in your bow-thruster. It's always amazed me just how quickly barnacles can build-up on a boat sometimes.

Looks like your regular diver likes the old short day, full pay routine.

I read a lot of the comments and I am confused. Some say the bottom buildup can happen quickly depending where your docked. Others say you were ripped off. What really happened? Cheers, Rik Spector