Real fu*king witty, with the bottom cleaning jokes. Like we've never heard those before. And you're supposed to be a moderator? Thanks for cluttering up the thread with your retarded bullsh*t. Jeezus.
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but is always by foot or there is flat rate on every size of boats. and how would i do if it the first time me going to that boat to clean how does that work how u give the price if u dont know how dirty it is.
Again, most divers charge by the foot, based on length overall (LOA). Expect some owners to want you to charge by the waterline length (WLL), but don't do it. You'll only be screwing yourself. Check with the local competition to find out what the going per/foot rate is. Wrap your head around the fact that since you are just starting out and don't know what the hell you are doing, there's gonna be a steep learning curve where you will spend time cleaning crappy bottoms for less then they are worth. Once you learn the ropes you'll be able to work faster and more efficiently and actually get paid what your time is worth.
also if it been only a month tht they havent cleaned it would it be really dirty when i get down there ?
Probably won't be too bad. A month isn't a long time regardless of what the fouling conditions are in your area.
how long would it take to get really nasty down there?
Impossible to generalize. Completely dependant on the local fouling conditions and the conditon of the bottom paint.
and can u guys give me a list of tools i might need and where i can get these tools?
C'mon kid, this ain't rocket science. Basic tools will include a selection of 3M Doodlebug scrubbers, basic hand tools (hammer, screwdrivers, sockets, allen wrenches), a scraper (typically a 6" taping knife will do) and a wire brush.
You might consider working for an established company to learn the ropes before you start wailing away on some poor sucker's $200,000 boat. A hull cleaner isn't doing himself or his customers any favors if he goes to work with little, or no knowledge.
Again, look around the Commercial Divers forum for threads on hull cleaning. You'll find some valuable info here, if you ignore the idiots and haters.
