Hull Cleaning & Marine Services in Hilo, Hawaiʻi

Big Island's local marine services — hull cleaning, dive work, safety, and vessel assistance at Hilo Harbor.

719-205-4528 morgan@hilomarine.com

Typically respond within 2 hours · Same-day service available

USCG Licensed Master Diving Hilo Harbor Big Island, Hawaiʻi Short-Notice Available

Marine Services — Hilo, Big Island

Underwater and vessel services for local boat owners and visiting sailors at Hilo Harbor, Hawaiʻi.

Hull Cleaning — Monohull to 40ft

Full bottom scrub for sailboats and powerboats up to 40 feet. Removes fouling, improves performance and fuel efficiency.

$200 Call to schedule →

Hull Cleaning — Monohull 40–50ft

Extended bottom service for larger monohulls, 40 to 50 feet. Full scrub including running gear inspection.

$275 Call to schedule →

Hull Cleaning — Catamaran

Both hulls, bridgedeck, and running gear. Price varies by size and fouling level — call for an accurate quote.

$300+ Call to schedule →

Underwater Video Inspection & Report

Full HD underwater survey of hull, keel, prop, shaft, rudder, and through-hulls. Written report and video file delivered same day.

$150 Call to schedule →

Mechanical Dive Services

Prop removal and replacement, shaft work, zinc anodes, line clearing, and underwater repairs. Quoted per job complexity.

$225+ Call to schedule →

Private Lifeguard & Water Safety

Certified water safety supervision for vessel operations, dive activities, or private events on the water. Three-hour minimum.

$30/hr (3hr minimum) Call to schedule →

Towing Assist

Emergency and non-emergency towing in Hilo Bay and surrounding Big Island waters. Rate based on distance and conditions.

Quote on request Call for a quote →

Local Expertise. Real Credentials.

Morgan Youngblood is a USCG licensed Master (25GT) with towing endorsement and marine scientist based on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. His diving services are available for recreational or non-commercial underwater assistance.

Locally based in Hilo with full dive gear, underwater video capability, and vessel access. Available on short notice for visiting and local vessels.

Whether you've just crossed the Pacific or you keep your boat at Radio Bay — we know this harbor, these conditions, and what your vessel needs.

Hilo Harbor — Your First Stop in Hawaiʻi

Hilo Harbor is a major customs clearance point for international Pacific crossings. We provide fast, reliable marine services for vessels arriving from Tahiti, the Marquesas, mainland USA, and beyond. Call ahead or reach us on arrival.

Tahiti & French Polynesia Direct passage landfall. Typical 18–22 day Pacific crossing with Hilo as first US port of entry.

US West Coast ~2,100nm from California. Common shakedown passage for offshore cruisers heading to the South Pacific.

Customs & Border Protection Hilo is an official CBP port of entry. We can help coordinate service around your clearance window.

Radio Bay Anchorage Stern-to moorage and anchoring for arriving offshore vessels. We come to you.

Post-Passage Hull Cleaning Schedule a bottom scrub on arrival — remove tropical growth before moving on to the South Pacific or US mainland.

Running Gear Inspection Post-crossing prop, shaft, and zinc check with video documentation. Know what you're working with before you leave.

Ready When You Are

Call or email to schedule service, get a quote, or reach us on short notice. We're local — we pick up.

Phone & Text

719-205-4528

Email: morgan@hilomarine.com

Location: Hilo, Hawaiʻi — Big Island

Harbor: Hilo Harbor — Radio Bay

Available for visiting vessels, international Pacific arrivals, and local boat owners across the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.