The Importance of Bottom Washing Your Boat

        The old saying, “out of sight, out of mind” couldn’t be more true when it comes to the bottom of your boat. Although, neglecting the bottom of your boat can have serious consequences and can ultimately lead to doing more hard than you think. It is important to make sure that you pay attention to any kind of build-up or residue to ensure your boat’s optimal performance. 

-Why is it important to have your boat’s hull cleaned?

    Boat hull cleanings help prevent dragging caused by algae that inevitably slows down your boat. When performance goes down, fuel consumption goes up given the decrease of speed performance in the water. A slower boat goes through its fuel supply more quickly, which means you end up with higher fuel costs. Cleaning the build-up off means a smoother hull and better fuel economy. 

-What are the consequences of not having your boat cleaned? 

    Something as simple as algae build-up can prevent boaters from having the best experience.   That is why regular cleanings are an important part of an overall maintenance schedule to improve your next boating adventure and prevent frustration. 

-How often should you clean your boat? 

    If you are boating in the Willamette River, or any freshwater, we recommend you clean the bottom of your boat at least once or twice a year, at least at the end of every boating season. If you regularly take your boat into different waterways often, you should clean your hull every time you take it out and before taking it to another area. This prevents the threat of invasive species that can attach to your boat and infest a different area of water.

    If you launch your boat in and out of Lake Oswego,  Lake Oswego Corporation requires any un-tagged boats to be cleaned before entering the lake. We are one of just a few dealerships in the metro area that is authorized to decontaminate Oswego Lake boats.  We clean the entire boat and trailer for you so assure that your boat is free of any potentially invasive species. 

Call or email us to schedule your end up season bottom wash!

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If you would like more information about invasive species in Oregon, please check out: 

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