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SERVICES

Salvage and Recovery

Salvage and Recovery
Whatever equipment may be lost, our professional and experienced divers at
SDS can recover your machines and equipment from under the water and/or ice. A variety of techniques are used during these recoveries, and every one varies from another. Avoid costly fines for leaving your machine in the water and contact us for further information. We can also recovery smaller personal items.

 Lifting snowmobile from river bottom.

Salvage of a zero-turn mower from a pond

Commercial Inspections

Commercial Inspections
We offer high definition Inspection photos and videos, as well as written reports on anything from seawalls, to docking, to commercial vessels such as Freighters, Tugs, Barges, etc. To allow immediate feedback and diagnoses, photos and videos can be supplied to the customer live on site. An underwater ROV can also be utilized which allows the drone pilot and customer to view live streaming footage of the inspection on separate devices simultaneously.   

Damage inspection on a stern thruster of a Great Lakes Freighter

Mooring Maintenance

Mooring Maintenance
Over time moorings can become damaged or compromised for a variety of reasons, so mooring maintenance is a necessity to ensure its safe and reliable functioning. Corrosion occurs to due submersion in the water, while wind and waves also cause stress and friction on your mooring. SDS installs, inspects and repairs mooring using only high quality hardware. During inspection, the anchoring mechanism, chain, shackles, swivels, and buoys will be inspected to check for signs of wear and corrosion. SDS provides you with a recommendation for service and is happy to present you with the worn parts after their replacement. Along with inspection and repair, installation and seasonal removal is also offered. Don’t let a storm set your boat or swim raft adrift.

Propeller Work

Propeller Work
Damaged propellers cause undue stress on driveline components and decrease efficiency in boats and ships of all sizes. SDS can inspect, adjust and/or replace your boats prop, eliminating the time consuming and oftentimes costly process of having your boat removed from the water. If needed, your prop can be reconditioned or replaced depending on your need and preference. SDS can also clear your fouled prop to keep you moving. In addition to physical inspection, we also provide immediate on-site photographic documentation of damage to your gear.

Variable pitch prop adjustment

Fouled Gear and Hull Cleaning

Fouled Gear and Hull Cleaning
No matter the type of vessel, it will always benefit from a clean hull and driveline components. SDS uses a variety of techniques to clean your vessels hull depending on the severity of the fouling. Keep your hulls, rudders, trim tabs, transducers, and speed wheels clean to maintain top performance, efficiency, comfort, and appearance. We can also remove debris such as vegetation, lines, cables, etc, from your fouled prop and running gear.

Great Lakes Tugboat propeller entanglement

Pool Maintenance & Repair

Pool Maintenance & Repair
 
Avoid water damage and erosion caused by a leaky pool liner. Most repairs are quick and simple.
Underwater Pool Cleaning
Cleaning and reinstalling a main drain 

Construction - Repair - Demolition - Burning

Construction - Repair - Demoliton
SDS offers service for underwater structures, vessels, breakwalls, etc.  
Breakwall repair

 Wooden piling removal/salvage for the United States Coast Guard

Breakwall repair

Cutting small piling underwater with hydraulic chainsaw

 Cutting large piling into smaller pieces

Cutting dock brackets from a seawall

Breaking concrete for removal from a swimming area 

Anodes

Anodes
Don’t let your boats crucial components corrode. Keep electrolysis under control. SDS will inspect and replace your sacrificial anodes while your boat is in the water to help you avoid the expensive fees of having your boat hoisted from the water for anode maintenance. This maintenance is important if your boat spends extended amounts of time in the water.
Underwater Anode
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