Dockside Divers

05/18/2026

Happy Monday!!!!

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04/13/2026

Check out this cool video of a manatee spotted by the Bradenton Police marine unit! Please keep a lookout for these friendly sea cows! Our divers see them every week around your boats!

04/10/2026

We are hiring! Call 727-967-2470 if interested!

04/08/2026

The water is warming up and it’s so beautiful out!!
You know what that means: more boat traffic and more divers out as well.
Please remember to lookout for divers when you’re out on the water. A diver in Venice Beach was recently dragged over 60 feet by a boat that got entangled with her dive flag! So scary!
Did you know that in open water, boats are supposed to stay 300 feet away from diver down flags?
Stay safe out there!

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04/01/2026

One of our divers caught this image on camera during a dive yesterday!! Mermaids DO exist! 🧜‍♀️ 😮 ❤️

03/30/2026

Check out this cool video from our Diver, Brian! Brian is the founder of West Coast Marine. We’ve combined forces with West Coast to bring more experience and expertise to our amazing team!!

CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME BEFORE AND AFTER VIDEO: https://youtu.be/lE1n9SGLsbo

Imagine the fuel efficiency and speed this boat gained after this long overdue cleaning! This is also a great example of how skipping regular hull cleanings can affect the condition of your hull and paint!

📞 Call us today to get on the schedule 727-967-2470
Or fill out our new customer form here:
https://docksidediversfl.com/new-customer-form

We had fun with this one! I think the boot line raised 3 inches by the time we removed all the oysters and barnacles. The owner plans on a new bottom paint j...

03/27/2026

🛥️ Check out the beautiful bottom job on this 26ft Tritoon!! Tim does amazing work!! 🏆

☀️ Now’s the perfect time to get new paint before the water keeps getting warmer!

🎨 Why Bottom Paint Matters:

Bottom paint (antifouling paint) protects the underwater portion of your hull from marine growth like algae, barnacles, and slime. Without it, growth builds rapidly, leading to:

* Faster marine growth
* More costly cleanings and repairs
* Increased drag and reduced speed
* Higher fuel consumption
* Strain on engines and running gear
* Long-term hull damage

⏰ How Often Do You Really Need Bottom Paint?

Most boats require bottom paint every 12–24 months, more frequent in some areas with warmer water and higher growth.

Other factors include:

* How often the boat is used
* Whether it stays in the water year-round
* Water conditions (fresh vs. saltwater)
* Type and quality of paint previously applied
* Hull condition and maintenance/cleanings

Signs it’s time to recoat include:

* Visible growth or discoloration
* Flaking or worn paint
* Rough texture instead of a smooth finish
* Reduced performance or efficiency

🧼 Regular cleaning and inspections from qualified divers like ours help prevent guesswork and unexpected issues.

🤿 Schedule a video inspection with us today and we are happy to provide feedback about the current condition of your paint.

Dockside Divers
📱 727-967-2470
https://docksidediversfl.com

03/26/2026

Meet our Team!
And check out our latest updates!

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03/10/2026

The water is warming up and the rate of growth we are seeing on our vessels is not good!! We will be contacting most customers to move you back to 2 week cleans if you aren't already!
👍Good news is: The weather is gorgeous!! 🌞
👎Bad news: The barnacles and other growth are loving it too!! 😵‍💫

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03/06/2026

We are so proud to assist Cooper Catamarans of St. Pete with in-water service on this impressive 63’ Caribbean catamaran before she heads to Nassau, Bahamas!!

Our team completed:

🔧 In-water Propeller replacement
⚙️ Running gear inspection
🌊 Full underwater service
🦀 Prop entanglement removal

This beautiful vessel, SEA STAR, will soon be entertaining tourists and locals throughout the Bahamas for years to come.

Huge thanks to Cooper Catamarans for trusting Dockside Divers to help ensure everything was dialed in and ready for the journey south.

Call us, if your vessel needs:

✔ Hull Cleaning
✔ Zinc Replacement
✔ Propeller Service
✔ Running Gear Inspection
✔ Underwater Repairs

Dockside Divers services marinas from Hudson to St. Petersburg and across Tampa Bay.

📞 Message us to schedule service! 727-967-2470

⚓️ Dockside Divers Florida – Trusted for Commercial Vessel Service










www.coopermarine.com
https://docksidediversfl.com

03/04/2026

We feel ya kid!! We don’t like barnacles either.

Call us today to keep you boat barnacle free!!

Improve overall boat performance
Lower fuel costs
Reduce vibration in your running gear
Keep intakes free from debris
Increase the lifespan of your paint
Maintain the speed of your boat

Protect your investment!

https://docksidediversfl.com