Underwater Boat Photography & Video in Miami

An insurance adjuster does not take your word for hull condition — they need documentation. A buyer considering a six-figure vessel purchase does not skip the underwater inspection — they need certainty. And when something feels wrong with your boat’s performance and you need to know what is happening below the waterline before authorizing a repair, you need professional evidence, not a phone camera in a waterproof case. Aqua Pro Yacht Maintenance provides HD underwater photography and video documentation for vessels throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County — produced by the same divers who clean and inspect hundreds of South Florida hulls every month. The difference between our inspection documentation and what a general inspector produces is 20-plus years of contextual knowledge: we know what fouling at eight weeks looks like, what paint wear patterns indicate about application practices, and what corrosion patterns suggest about shore power management.

What We Document Below the Waterline

• Full hull circumference: Bow to stern, keel to waterline — every surface angle documented
• Propeller and shaft: Blade faces, trailing edges, cavitation erosion, shaft seal and strut condition
• Rudder and running gear: Pintles, gudgeons, struts, and alignment visual assessment
• Through-hull fittings and seacocks: Condition, corrosion indicators, and growth accumulation at fitting collars
• Zinc anodes: All locations, consumption assessment, condition documentation
• Cutlass bearings: Visual exterior condition from the dive
• Any flagged areas: Specific damage points, delamination, blistering, or areas identified before the dive
• Video walkthrough: Full underwater profile video available on request, delivered within 48 hours

When Miami Boat Owners Use Our Inspection Service

Pre-purchase documentation is the most common use — a buyer or their broker requests an underwater inspection before closing on a vessel to verify hull condition independent of seller representation. Insurance claims are the second most common: after a grounding, collision, or damage event, marine insurers require documented evidence of hull condition before processing a claim, and our reports are accepted by all major Florida marine underwriters. We also provide annual condition documentation for well-maintained vessels at Dinner Key Marina, Miami Beach Marina, and throughout the Intracoastal — creating a baseline record that demonstrates responsible ownership and supports vessel resale value. Post-hurricane inspections — checking for underwater damage after a named storm — are a specialized service we mobilize for throughout our service area.

Frequently Asked Questions — Underwater Boat Inspection Miami

• How is your underwater inspection different from a licensed marine survey?
  A licensed marine surveyor provides the formal valuation and structural assessment required for insurance and financing. Our underwater inspection service provides the visual documentation component — HD photos and organized video of everything below the waterline, with a written condition summary. Many marine surveyors in South Florida request our documentation as part of their survey process. We complement the survey; we do not replace it.
• How long does an underwater inspection take for a Miami boat?
  A complete underwater photo and video documentation session for a vessel up to 45 feet takes approximately 45 to 75 minutes in the water. Larger vessels take proportionally longer. Organized photo sets are delivered within 24 hours; video documentation within 48 hours. We document vessel name, location, date, and our diver credentials with every report.
• Can your underwater inspection documentation be used for a Florida marine insurance claim?
  Yes. Our HD photo and video documentation is accepted by Florida marine insurers as supporting documentation for hull condition claims. We provide GPS location, timestamp, vessel identification, and a written condition summary with every report. Contact your adjuster to confirm specific format requirements before booking if you have an active claim in progress.

Book Your Underwater Inspection in Miami or Broward

Do not guess about what is on your hull. Our dive team documents everything below the waterline with HD photography and video — at your marina in Miami-Dade or Broward County, with no haul-out required. Accepted documentation for Florida marine insurance claims and pre-purchase surveys.