Zinc Replacement & Propeller Inspection

Protect Your Metal. Protect Your Performance.

Saltwater doesn’t play nice with metal. Left unchecked, corrosion and marine growth will eat away at your running gear, props, and underwater hardware. Our zinc replacement and propeller inspection services are designed to protect your vessel from electrolysis, corrosion, and performance loss—before small issues turn into expensive repairs.

This is preventative maintenance that actually pays for itself.

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Sacrificial Zinc (Anode) Replacement

Your First Line of Defense Against Corrosion

Zinc anodes are designed to corrode so your expensive metal components don’t. When zincs wear down, corrosion starts attacking your props, shafts, trim tabs, thru-hulls, and other underwater hardware.

Our professional divers inspect and replace zincs while your vessel stays in the water—no haul-out required.

Zinc services include:

• Inspection of existing zinc anodes
• On-site zinc replacement
• Proper sizing and placement for your vessel
• Protection of props, shafts, rudders, trim tabs, and thru-hulls
• Corrosion prevention for saltwater and brackish environments

Regular zinc replacement helps extend the life of your running gear and prevents costly electrolysis damage.

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Propeller Inspection & Cleaning

Catch Problems Before They Cost You

A damaged or fouled propeller hurts performance, burns more fuel, and can cause vibration that damages shafts and bearings. Our dive team performs underwater propeller inspections to identify issues early and clean marine growth that reduces efficiency.

Propeller services include:

• Visual inspection for nicks, bends, and damage
• Removal of marine growth and debris
• Identification of fishing line or entanglements
• Performance-impact assessment
• Recommendations for repair if issues are found

If something doesn’t look right, you’ll know before it turns into a bigger problem.

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Running Gear Inspection

The Stuff You Don’t See Is What Fails First

We inspect critical underwater components that most boat owners never see until there’s a problem:

• Shafts
• Struts
• Rudders
• Trim tabs
• Thru-hulls
• Intakes and fittings

Catching wear, corrosion, or damage early helps prevent breakdowns, leaks, and expensive emergency repairs.

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Why Regular Zinc & Prop Inspections Matter

Skipping underwater inspections leads to:

• Accelerated corrosion
• Premature prop and shaft damage
• Reduced fuel efficiency
• Increased vibration and drivetrain stress
• Higher long-term repair costs

Routine zinc replacement and prop inspections protect your boat, your wallet, and your time on the water.

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Why Choose North & Southeast Diving?

• Experienced commercial dive teams
• In-water inspections—no haul-out required
• Fast response and reliable scheduling
• Service throughout South Florida: Miami-Dade, Broward County, and the Palm Beaches
• Honest reporting and preventative maintenance mindset

We don’t just clean—we look for problems before they become your problem.

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Book Zinc Replacement or Prop Inspection

Protect your metal. Protect your performance.