Hull Cleaning / Cost
How much does hull cleaning cost at Berkeley Marina?
Hull cleaning by a diver at Berkeley Marina costs $4.50 per foot on a recurring plan and $6.00 per foot for a one-time cleaning, with a $150.00 minimum per visit. A 35 ft sailboat on a monthly plan with light growth is $4.50 × 35 = $157.50 per visit.
These are the rates of Brian Cline Diving and Hull Cleaning (Sailor Skills, LLC), current as of October 2026. They are the same numbers the instant estimator and checkout use.
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Price per visit by boat length
Light growth, one propeller, no anodes replaced. Recurring means a monthly, every-2-months or quarterly plan.
| Length | Sailboat, recurring | Powerboat, recurring | Catamaran, recurring | Sailboat, one-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 ft | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $156.00 |
| 30 ft | $150.00 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $180.00 |
| 35 ft | $157.50 | $196.88 | $196.88 | $210.00 |
| 40 ft | $180.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $240.00 |
| 45 ft | $202.50 | $253.13 | $253.13 | $270.00 |
What changes the price
- Boat type: powerboat +25%, catamaran +25%, trimaran +50%.
- Propellers: the first is included; each additional propeller adds 10%.
- Marine growth: light and moderate growth add nothing; heavy growth adds 50% and severe growth adds 100%. The amount billed reflects the growth found on the day.
- Plan: $4.50/ft on a recurring plan versus $6.00/ft for a one-time cleaning.
- Anodes: $15.00 labor per anode replaced, plus the part.
Other dive services
- Underwater inspection: $3.99 per foot.
- Running gear only (props, shafts, anodes, thru-hulls): 70% of the full-clean price.
- Propeller service: $349.00 per propeller.
- Item recovery: from $149.00.
What every cleaning includes
A full hull scrub of the antifouling paint, running gear and zinc anode inspection, before and after GoPro video, and a digital service report. The diver is Brian Cline, a former high-speed ferry captain and US Sailing instructor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have a diver clean my hull in Berkeley?
At Berkeley Marina, Brian Cline Diving and Hull Cleaning charges $4.50 per foot on a recurring plan and $6.00 per foot for a one-time cleaning, with a $150.00 minimum per visit. A 35 ft sailboat on a monthly plan with light growth is $157.50 per visit.
Is there a minimum charge?
Yes. The minimum is $150.00 per visit for cleaning, running gear, inspection and anode service, so boats under about 34 ft on a recurring plan pay the minimum.
How much more does a powerboat, catamaran or trimaran cost?
Powerboats add 25%, catamarans add 25% and trimarans add 50% to the base price (rate times length). Each propeller after the first adds 10%.
Why might my bill differ from the estimate?
The final price depends on the marine growth found at service time. Light and moderate growth carry no surcharge. Heavy growth adds 50% and severe growth adds 100% of the base price. Hulls with old paint or a long gap since the last cleaning are more likely to need a growth surcharge.
What does a recurring plan mean?
The recurring rate of $4.50 per foot applies to monthly, every-2-months and quarterly plans. A single cleaning with no plan is $6.00 per foot.
Are anodes (zincs) included?
Anode inspection is included with every cleaning. Replacing an anode is $15.00 per anode in labor, plus the part: bring your own, or one is supplied at roughly chandlery prices plus tax.
Do you clean boats in Emeryville, Richmond, Alameda or Sausalito?
Not at the moment. Service is currently Berkeley Marina only. For a boat at another Bay Area marina, email diving@briancline.co with your marina and boat details for a referral to a trusted dive professional.
How do I get an exact quote for my boat?
Use the instant estimator at briancline.co/hull-cleaning. Enter your boat length, type, cleaning frequency, paint age and when it was last cleaned, and it shows the estimate and the range across growth levels. You can order online from the same page.
Questions? Call (415) 529-0272 or email diving@briancline.co. Machine-readable rate card: briancline.co/pricing/hull-cleaning.json. Read-only quote API: briancline.co/api/hull-cleaning-quote.