Remora Solo Cleaning Foul Bottom

[@atmm89]

many many years ago I had something similar but hydraulic powered, cost me a fortune, big, heavy but I absolutely enjoyed the work and the money but now at 73y old, I love your product, way cheaper to buy then in the old days, it brings me back to my youth. to start all over if only

[@fstbttms]

Hydraulic machines are typically too powerful and unwieldy to be used in the cleaning of small pleasure craft. I've known a few who have done it that way but in my 26 years in the business, they are very few and far in between.

[@Zillxoz]

@@fstbttms What are your thoughts on Cavitation Cleaner Guns in terms of effectiveness and different types of marine growth?

[@fstbttms]

@@Zillxoz While they are amazing at what they do, cavitation cleaners are not really useful for all over, everyday hull cleaning. They simply do not cover enough territory fast enough to be efficient. And the price? OMG. I think for pleasure craft hull cleaning, a 4000 psi pressure washer is a better choice for very foul surfaces.

[@AmyHoward-lq5tg]

Very satisfying to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@sb75ification]

Matt, have you had a chance to try the Nemo Hull Cleaner? Curious how it compares to the Remora. Thanks

[@fstbttms]

Yes, I have used both and Remora is superior in almost every way.

[@glennroberts3069]

Awesome I’ve had this idea in my head for 20 plus years!!! I’m glad someone built this Remora. Friend I bet your forearms would make Popeye envious. Nice work!!

[@fstbttms]

Thanks for watching. Are you a hull diver?

[@glennroberts3069]

Yes sir. In Central Florida

[@fstbttms]

Come join us. 1700 hull cleaners in a very active group discussing all aspects of the business: facebook.com/groups/105878193417892/

[@glennroberts3069]

I appreciate that but I don’t have/use Facebook. Thank you though

[@rexon7109]

Where can I get Link to Purchase this Equipment...kindly guide me brother

[@ML-zu1sb]

beautiful work

[@scratch9096]

Great Video and thanks for sharing information. What is the cost of cleaning a sailboat? Say under 40ft and 40-50ft. I am looking at both and want to keep it clean... :) Thank you

[@fstbttms]

100% dependent upon location and state of fouling. Where I am in the Bay Area, we charge $3.75/foot for a sailboat bottom in good condition. In SoCal, it might be as much as $2/foot less. Prices vary widely from region to region.

[@tatlertom3090]

if i have a remora - do i even need to bottom paint? also, if use ablative paint, is it a problem in terms of rubbing off paint? GREAT TOOL.

[@fstbttms]

Yes, you will still want anti fouling paint on your hull regardless of the tool you use to clean it. And with the proper brush and rotation speed, the Remora will not do any more damage to your ablative paint than cleaning by hand will. Maybe less, to be honest.

[@aarontaylor6092]

I've noticed in other videos, the paint rubs off with a hand swipe or a brush stroke. What keeps this from happening with the romora solo?

[@fstbttms]

Proper brush choice and rotation speed keeps the paint on the hull, where it belongs.

[@jacksbackable]

It depends on the type of antifoul used, wether it’s ablative or non ablative.....!?

[@DegenDiver]

I clean hulls in SW FL would you recommend this for here? We have barnacles after about 2 weeks here. I am in love with this machine but worry the barnacles would make the brushes wear out too fast causing it to be not cost effective

[@fstbttms]

There are many divers using the Remora in Florida. Barnacles are handled with a hybrid brush that has cutter blades mounted amongst the brush bristles. Works great. Come join the Facebook group, "Hull Divers & The Business of In-water Hull Cleaning." Lots of great discussion about Remora and all the other topics we hull divers deal with. Over 1600 members from all over the country (and world.) facebook.com/groups/105878193417892/

[@Motoxlight]

Do you still use the remora? I was thinking about investing in one for my start up hull cleaning business. Any tips that could help me with finding the client's and anything you think could help me get the ball rolling?

[@fstbttms]

Yes, I and my team all use the Remora. Where is your service area?

[@Motoxlight]

@fstbttms awesome! I'll be in hampton roads, Virginia. Not the prettiest water 😏

[@fstbttms]

@@Motoxlight Come join over 4000 other professional hull cleaners here: facebook.com/groups/105878193417892/

[@Motoxlight]

@fstbttms thank you, I've been in the group, but I wasn't sure if it was the right group. I just posted on there. Thank you!

[@elijahclifton5812]

How much do you charge per boat on average?

[@fstbttms]

Dunno, I don’t track that info. But here are my rates: www.fastbottoms.com/services%20&%20rates.htm

[@davorbesic2484]

what machine is this?plis more info,tnx

[@fstbttms]

As mentioned in the title of the video, this is the Remora Solo www.remoramarineinc.com

[@davorbesic2484]

@@fstbttms thank you

[@fstbttms]

@@davorbesic2484 I gave you the wrong URL previously. Here is the correct one- www.remoramarine.com

[@laitsang671]

Hi, Where can I buy this cleaning machine

[@fstbttms]

www.remoramarine.com

[@juantaya8836]

En qué lugar puedo comprar ese limpiador

[@fstbttms]

www.remoramarine.com

[@hamparanmakmur8171]

May I know how long the battery can survive in the water? Thanks

[@fstbttms]

What do you mean by “survive”?

[@brianh4356]

Great video!

[@sailingniskua8369]

Hi, where is possible buy this machine?

[@fstbttms]

www.remoramarine.com

[@sailingniskua8369]

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[@sailingniskua8369]

I don't know buy Nemo tool or remora.

[@fstbttms]

Nemo is a repurposed angle grinder. Remora was designed from the ground up for in-water hull cleaning. There is little comparison. Remora is clearly superior.

[@sailingniskua8369]

Thanks

[@hildablanco1591]

It does a great job of taking off the old bottom paint so the owner has to repaint before one year instead of 3 years its good for Divers and bad for Boat Captain

[@fstbttms]

The neglected bottom paint on this boat was not in good condition and was quite foul. No cleaning method that adequately removed this level of fouling would be kind to the paint. But maybe you didn't watch the video. You certainly don't know much about hull cleaning 😄

[@gregdavisem972]

I want one so bad.

[@fstbttms]

Greg, Come join us at Hull Divers & Business of In-water Hull Cleaning on Facebook facebook.com/groups/105878193417892/

[@ProdivingMe]

Hi How u charge your services?

[@fstbttms]

Are you a hull cleaner?

[@tomthompson7400]

is there a web site for purchase details , this looks handy , how does it do on wooden hulls.

[@fstbttms]

The Remora works equally well on any hull material- fiberglass, wood, aluminum, steel, even ferrocement. Here is the web site: www.remoramarine.com

[@srinivassankandaswamy9998]

I'm involved in Hull cleaning of big ship's . I would like to buy one . Kindly quote me the price . And shipping charges to India

[@fstbttms]

www.remoramarine.com

[@csranch2000]

How does it do on barnacles?

[@fstbttms]

It's a brush and brushes aren't particularly good at removing shelled animal fouling. It can remove small patches of small barnacles but it isn't designed to do it.

[@jacobitediver]

I need this

[@fstbttms]

Are you a member of the hull divers group on Facebook?

[@jacobitediver]

@@fstbttms No I don't have Facebook. I can ask my wife to join on my behalf though?

[@fstbttms]

@@jacobitediver Is she involved in the running of your business?

[@jacobitediver]

@@fstbttms No she isn't but she is the one with a Facebook account and I use it sometimes to interact with different sailing groups

[@fstbttms]

​@@jacobitediver OK, make sure she mentions the company name when she answers the qualification questions facebook.com/groups/105878193417892

[@hwaquin]

Is this nuematic?

[@fstbttms]

No, it's powered by a lithium-ion battery.

[@magnolamounier8511]

spectacular job. I need to take a diving and hull cleaning course for boats. you can help me? Los Angeles.

[@fstbttms]

I would recommend you find work with an existing hull cleaning service that is willing to train you. Also, join this Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/105878193417892/

[@cdstechnical5968]

Hi anyone have used this battery polishing?

[@fstbttms]

Are you talking about prop polishing?

[@e3754]

What's the price?

[@fstbttms]

Go here: www.remoramarine.com

[@e3754]

@@fstbttms $1700. F that. I'll stick with scraper and a brush. Pretty cool though.

[@fstbttms]

Are you a hull diver?

[@e3754]

@@fstbttms I was. About to get back at it. Nothing big time, only look to get 10 or so on monthly. With the occasional heavy hitters from people letting their boat sit for years and build the beard.

[@fstbttms]

You need to join over 1700 other hull divers here: facebook.com/groups/105878193417892/

[@eunsook0101]

気持ちいい😊😊😊

[@fstbttms]

No idea what you said, but thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

[@nvdberg10]

Incredible that they clean the hull without catching all the debris, including all the toxins and biocides of the hull paint, such as copper, tin and other toxic substances.

[@fstbttms]

What do you find so "incredible" about that? I mean, it's clear that you know very little about anti fouling paint, so what makes you qualified to judge the morality of performing an in-water hull cleaning?

[@theodore8285]

@@fstbttms Nico is right. Just because there is no regulation in some places (yet) it does not mean that this practice is acceptable morally. In a few years you will be obliged to gather all this crap that is left behind. Especially if you conduct this operation inside a port. That's why filters will become obligatory in future devices.

[@fstbttms]

Nico is not right and neither are you. Neither of you are well versed enough on the subject to make the comments you have. Studies have proven that the in-water hull cleaning of recreational vessels contributes a small fraction of the total amount of copper released into the water column by anti fouling paints, something on the order of 5%. And in case you weren't aware, metal-based anti fouling paints leach their biocide 24/7/365 until it is all gone, whether or not the boat ever moves and whether or not the hull is ever cleaned. Further, there is nothing "immoral" about in-water hull cleaning, as you infer. It is a necessary part of regular boat maintenance as it reduces fuel consumption and carbon emissions as well as the transport of invasive species to other ports.

[@theodore8285]

@@fstbttms Things will change. Wait and see.

[@theodore8285]

@@fstbttms Probably you are based in the US where there is almost zero regulation apart from California and Massachusets or Michigan I think. Not the same thing in Europe. I don't think you are very well versed with regulatory matters outside of the area you operate.

[@hahahahahahahaha3241]

Hello I am a commercial diver and I want you to study feasibility to clean ships and boats because I want to buy your goods

[@fstbttms]

Go here: www.remoramarine.com

[@hahahahahahahaha3241]

@@fstbttms Thank you very much my friend on your response to my question but I want a written study on the papers to clean ships

[@askaryambus]

Nothing better than my trusty 50ft electrical cord connected to the dock and my rusty angle grinder with a brush, wrap it in a Walmart bag and off you go. It tickles as soon as you get in the water tho.

[@polswan2551]

good but out of price,,

[@fstbttms]

You only say that because you've never used it 😄

[@HarryShagnasty-sc9zd]

This shouldn’t be allowed in a marina!!!

[@fstbttms]

Why?