Real boat owners share their experiences with ultrasonic antifouling technology

Every boat owner has a unique relationship with their vessel. Whether you're escaping for weekend adventures, living aboard full-time, or crossing oceans, one challenge remains constant: keeping your hull clean. We've gathered stories from actual HullSonic users across different boating lifestyles to show how ultrasonic antifouling transforms the ownership experience.

The Weekend Boater: Michael's Cruisers 5000 in Florida

Michael Cuttler keeps his Cruisers 5000 Sedan Sport at Siesta Key, Florida. Like many weekend boaters who use their vessels monthly, he was fighting a constant battle with marine growth.

"I do my own bottom cleaning on my Cruisers 5000 sedan sport. That's a 50 foot boat with a lot of bottom," Michael explains. "I typically use the boat once a month for a four day weekend trip. That means it usually sits for the best part of a month and grows barnacles and slime."

After installing the HullSonic system in May 2014, Michael's maintenance routine completely changed. "I have not had to clean the bottom once in the nine months since it was installed. What slime builds up on the bottom is dead and washes right off when the boat starts moving."

The financial impact has been significant. "The savings in fuel, paying a diver, and haul out, more than pays for the equipment. According to CleanAHull, you can double and triple the life of bottom paint, depending on the paint used." The ultrasonic system works with the existing bottom paint to provide superior protection.

The Catamaran Owner: Rick's Aquila 44 in Sarasota

Rick Rone's experience with his 44-foot Aquila power catamaran in Sarasota's challenging waters demonstrates the system's effectiveness in aggressive fouling conditions.

"My 44-foot Aquila power cat has now been in the hot, fertile, Sarasota water for approximately six months. In that time, I have not cleaned the hull once," Rick reports.

His testimonial provides compelling visual proof: "As you can see in the pictures included, the running gear and the rudders were not protected by your system and therefore show substantial marine growth. The complete hull is protected with your system and shows absolutely no growth of any type."

Rick was so impressed he's expanding his protection: "Thank you for a system which really works as indicated and I will look forward to adding an additional system to my running gear."

The Long-Distance Cruiser: Don's Nordhavn 55

Don Payzant's experience with his 55-foot Nordhavn during a three-month Bahamas cruise showcases how ultrasonic technology performs in varied cruising conditions.

"By the time we reached Bimini the grass at the water line on the port side was about 4" long, the bottom and stabilizers were white with growth with many barnacles," Don recalls of his pre-installation condition.

After installing the CleanAHull (HullSonic MAX) system while waiting for weather in Bimini, the transformation was dramatic. "It is now five weeks since the installation and I am extremely pleased with the results! No grass, no barnacles, and only a thin coating of slime, which easily wipes off with a scotch pad!"

What's particularly impressive is that this performance came during challenging conditions: "These are excellent results, especially considering that we have been at anchor for most of the past five weeks rather than underway almost every day as in the first part of our cruise."

The Caribbean Captain: Steve's Endeavour 50

Captain Steve Russell operates a 50-foot Endeavour power catamaran in the Caribbean Islands, where tropical fouling can be particularly aggressive.

"Mine is working great," Steve reports. "We had to haul out to swap out props. The hull, with the exception of some slime, was in perfect condition with just a few small barnacles here and there."

The remarkable part? "It has never been cleaned since the last bottom paint job in January 2019." That's years of protection without a single hull cleaning in some of the world's most fouling-prone waters.

The Pacific Northwest Boater: Jeff's Cooper Prowler 44

Jeff Robinson's experience in Seattle demonstrates that ultrasonic antifouling works just as well in cooler waters. His 44-foot Cooper Prowler has been protected for an extended period with impressive results.

"Just wanted to show you what the bottom looks like after being in the water for 3 years since installing your ultrasonic CleanAHull system," Jeff shared. "Looks pretty damn good!"

Three years without significant fouling in Pacific Northwest waters—where both marine growth and freshwater organisms can be problematic—proves the system's versatility across different marine environments.

The Seasonal Boater: David's Beneteau 343

David, who keeps his 2007 Beneteau 343 at Cricket Cove Marina in Little River, SC, represents the many seasonal boaters who face significant fouling during the warm months.

"Quite honestly I have been extremely pleased with the operation of my transducers mounted on my boat," David reports. "Since installing them last spring I've had virtually no growth or slime on the bottom of my boat."

Even the professionals are impressed: "Even the diver who regularly inspects my boat and changes my zincs is amazed by the effectiveness of these."

Different Boats, Same Results

Whether you're sailing weekends, cruising full-time, or operating in challenging tropical waters, these real customer stories highlight consistent benefits:

• Dramatic reduction in maintenance time and costs
• No hull cleaning needed for months or even years
• Improved performance and fuel efficiency
• Reliability in varying water conditions from Florida to the Pacific Northwest
• Professional divers amazed by the results
• More time enjoying your boat, less time maintaining it

As Michael Cuttler puts it: "It is not often you find a product that you want to rave about, but I have found one."

Finding Your Solution

Every boat and boating lifestyle is unique. Our team can help you choose the right HullSonic system for your needs:

• HS Series: Perfect for recreational boats up to 60 feet
• MAX Series (CleanAHull): Designed for super yachts and vessels requiring remote monitoring
• Custom Solutions: For unique hull designs or special requirements

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These testimonials are from actual HullSonic/CleanAHull users. Results may vary based on vessel type, water conditions, and system configuration. All customer quotes used with permission.