HULL PRO: NEARLY 2YRS OF REAL-WORLD RESULTS ON A SEAHUNTER 41 CTS

January 5, 2026

MARATHON, FL

FLORIDA SPORT FISHING TV

HULL PRO IN THE FLORIDA KEYS: AN HONEST TWO-YEAR REPORT FROM CAPTAIN MIKE

Captain Mike of Florida Sport Fishing TV chose Hull Pro when he took delivery of his SeaHunter 41 CTS — and after nearly two years fishing the saltwater and heat of the Florida Keys, he's sharing the real-world results. The performance gains are real. So is the maintenance. Here's what offshore saltwater ownership with Hull Pro actually looks like

A NEW BUILD DESERVES A BETTER BOTTOM

Hull Pro was chosen at delivery — before the first drop of paint ever touched this hull.

When you take delivery of a new boat, the bottom paint decision matters more than most people realize. Ablative paints rob performance, reduce resale value, and cost more over time than most owners account for. Captain Mike knew this going in. Hull Pro offered something different: a clear, non-ablative protective coating that covers every surface below the waterline — hull, lower units, trim tabs, underwater lights — with a single product. No dark paint hiding the hull. No performance penalty. No sacrificing the appearance of a boat he'd just built exactly the way he wanted it.

The case was straightforward. One coating. Every surface below the waterline. And the hull stays exactly as it left the factory.

WHAT 2 YEARS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS ACTUALLY LOOKSLIKE

Sun, salt, heat, and constant growth — this is as demanding as saltwater gets.

Captain Mike doesn't fish mild water. The Florida Keys sit at the intersection of intense heat, heavy biological activity, and full-time saltwater exposure — conditions where hull coatings are put to their hardest test. After almost two years, his assessment is direct: Hull Pro is still performing, still protecting, and the decision holds up.

But he's equally honest about what the Florida Keys demands from any hull protection system. Growth doesn't stop because the coating is clear. In saltwater this active, cleaning frequency is non-negotiable. Where traditional bottom paint needed attention roughly every four weeks, Hull Pro brought that interval to about every three. That's a tighter schedule — and Captain Mike says it upfront so there are no surprises.

The coating is not an excuse to skip maintenance. It's a better foundation for doing it.

WATCH THE FULL REVIEW

Captain Mike tells it straight — the good, the honest, and the real-world details.

Captain Mike built his reputation on telling the truth about the water, the fish, and the gear. This review is no different. Nearly two years in, one of the harshest saltwater environments in the country, and he's not going back.

Watch the full video below to hear it in his own words — including the parts about maintenance, cleaning schedules, and exactly what to expect when you fish saltwater and take hull protection seriously.

HOW TO MAINTAIN HULL PRO IN SALTWATER

Run the boat. Use the right tools. Don't lose the cycle.

Maintaining Hull Pro in a demanding saltwater environment comes down to three things Captain Mike learned firsthand.

First, run the boat regularly. Getting up on plane flushes growth off the hull naturally and dramatically simplifies the next cleaning. You don't have to go out every day — but if time has passed, get out on the water.

Second, use the right tools. Hull Pro is a clear, ultra-thin protective coating, and it needs to be treated accordingly. Microfiber towels and plastic scrapers are all that's required. No metal scrapers, no abrasive pads. The goal is cleaning the coating, not removing it.

Third, don't lose the cycle. If life happens — and Captain Mike acknowledges it does — and months pass without the boat being cleaned, the fix is to haul out, pressure wash, acid wash, and reset the surface. You will not need to reapply Hull Pro. The coating is still there. You just need to get it back to its original condition, and you're back in business.

PERFORMANCE, VALUE, AND WHAT'S NEXT

Faster, cleaner, and a tunnel coat on the way.

Beyond protection, Hull Pro delivered the performance gains Captain Mike expected from the start. Reduced drag means better fuel efficiency and higher top-end speed — real, measurable differences on a 41-foot offshore catamaran where performance isn't optional.

Resale value was also part of the decision from day one. A hull that has never seen bottom paint — still clear, still original — holds its value in a way a painted hull simply doesn't. That matters on a boat at this level.

And Captain Mike isn't done. The next service will bring something new: coating the entire interior tunnel of the catamaran. Armus has found that coating the tunnel adds measurable gains in fuel efficiency, top-end speed, and overall hull performance. He's already seen what Hull Pro does below the waterline. Now he wants to find out what it does when there's nowhere left for drag to hide.

HULL PRO FOR OFFSHORE AND SALTWATER VESSELS

Not every coating is built for conditions like this. Hull Pro is.

Hull Pro is a clear, non-ablative protective coating for fiberglass, painted surfaces, lower units, trim tabs, and underwater hardware. It is not a substitute for cleaning in active saltwater environments — but it is a better platform for doing that maintenance, and a significant upgrade over traditional ablative paint in performance, appearance, and long-term value.

If you run in saltwater and want to understand whether Hull Pro is right for your vessel and your conditions, start here.