Cleaning is recommended as soon as fouling appears on your hull. Generally, the recommended cleaning frequency is between 4 and 12 weeks. This depends mainly on the geographical location of your boat and how often you sail, and may vary depending on the season. Salinity and water temperature are also important factors.

This innovative cleaning solution guarantees and even surpasses the performance and properties obtained with conventional annual hull cleaning. If the recommended cleaning frequency for your area is followed, you will eventually no longer need to use anti-fouling paint. Regular washing effectively renews the optimal gliding performance.

Other operations necessary for the maintenance of your boat, such as changing anodes and checking through-hull fittings, can be carried out by a professional diver associated with the concept or by you. The deck and outboard motor propellers can be cleaned using the high-pressure cleaner provided on our system. On request, a diver can be called in to complete the cleaning of the propellers and drive shafts. If you wish, your boat can also be lifted out of the water for a short period using your port’s facilities, thereby avoiding long-term mooring fees.

Unfortunately not. This machine requires an operator to help boaters moor their boats at the Boatwash pontoon and then activate the brushes according to a specific protocol, taking into account the type of boat and the amount of fouling on its hull.

On any body of water with the following conditions:
– Have a location with dimensions suitable for the machine ordered (BIGWASH 12, 14 or 16).
– The location must be protected from waves. The ideal location is at the end of the harbour or marina, but it is always possible to build protective structures against waves.
– The location must have a water depth at low tide suitable for the depth of the machine ordered (basic depth 3.2 m, but this depth can be reduced if the site requires it).
– There must be a concrete or asphalt manoeuvring area (parking lot type) with a minimum surface area of 25 x 15 m near the location for assembling the machine.
– Obtain any permits required by the authorities.

In terms of electricity consumption, each wash uses approximately 1 kWh.
As for running water, the Boatwash does not consume any running water, unless the operator chooses the ‘high-pressure water gun’ option (Karsher type), which is equipped with a 3-way valve allowing the user to choose between running water or seawater drawn from under the machine. This gun can be used to clean boat decks and/or outboard motors.

The operation of a Boatwash is very simple. All controls are grouped together on a remote control. Installation and commissioning of the machine by DELTA BOATWASH engineers and technicians includes training in the use of the Bigwash. This training takes only a few hours.

Dry them and take them to a recycling centre. The quantity will depend on the number of washes and the condition of the cleaned boat hulls.