We run four commercial boats out of Panama City Beach — dolphin tours, snorkeling, boat rentals, and charter fishing. We started in 2018 with two boats and grew from there. From day one we were running a clear bottom coating, and it worked well enough. But as the fleet grew and the hours stacked up, we knew it wasn't built for commercial use. We found Hull Pro and made the switch.
The difference is durability. We run stuff over, boats go on trailers, equipment gets dragged — Hull Pro hasn't chipped once. It doesn't rub off on the trailer bunks. Our first boat, the Captain Riley, was the first one we coated. It's still running the same product today.
Fuel is our biggest variable cost and it only goes one direction. With Hull Pro keeping our hulls clean, we're seeing 10 to 15% fuel economy improvements across all four boats. Our guys snorkel every day so a quick wipe-down is part of the routine. At the end of the season we hit it with a pressure washer and it's like brand new. If you want to improve the durability, efficiency, and maintenance of your boat or your fleet — this is what you need.
