Boat cleaning
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Hello sorry I don’t have a product to recommend
I docked my old boat one year and was shocked as well
I was told my mistake was taking it out and not cleaning it right away.
Once you let it dry on it takes 10x as much effort and product to get it off
Hope this helps for the future
I docked my old boat one year and was shocked as well
I was told my mistake was taking it out and not cleaning it right away.
Once you let it dry on it takes 10x as much effort and product to get it off
Hope this helps for the future
Hans Van Helten
New Member
White vinegar with dawn dish soap. Spray on boat ,wipe with sponge and rinse.
There was a thread posted back in September “Boat Cleaners” I think. If you type that into the search box, you may find it. There was some good discussion there on some products to use.
I had a slip there too, pulled mine out in July. It's trailer boating for me unless I can find a slip that is only open to lake and no river. Cleaning was done by Biddle Marine Services, $16 per foot so my 18 footer cost $288.00 plus $35 in chemicals then $41.99 for tax for a total of $364.99. Looks like new , would highly recommend.
Daze Off
Well-Known Member
This was my first year with a fiberglass hull and was worried about using the wrong product so I did some research and found a great product from Aurora Marine call Algae Strip. The gallon jug cost $127.45 and only used 1/2 of it. They suggested using a paint roller to apply or spray but paint roller uses less product. I ended up using the paint roller method, power washed, applied more on some tuff area's, powered washed again and turn out perfectly. The company has some really great product on the website and worth checking it out.
Here's the link and some pics.
Here's the link and some pics.
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Slimy Grimy
slimygrimy.com
Slimy Grimy | Boat Cleaner, Stain, Grime Remover - Boats, RVs, Campers
Slimy Grimy manufactures cleaners for boats, hulls, RVs, ATVs, bug splatter, campers, as well as stain and grime removers for boat bottoms and accessories.
hvyhaul
Well-Known Member
My boat is parked in Burwell seasonally.
I have tried 3 brand name boat cleaners on my aluminum Lund.
The only product that did any significant cleaning of the boat was Muriatic Acid, (the 4th product) but it requires respect.
A TON of respect.
I have a quart bottle of of one, and half a powdered tub of another specialized cleaner that are available for free for someone's use because I won't be using them up.
They did next to nothing on my boat.
I have tried 3 brand name boat cleaners on my aluminum Lund.
The only product that did any significant cleaning of the boat was Muriatic Acid, (the 4th product) but it requires respect.
A TON of respect.
I have a quart bottle of of one, and half a powdered tub of another specialized cleaner that are available for free for someone's use because I won't be using them up.
They did next to nothing on my boat.
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Muriatic acid always for me. Cleans it right up. Have had a boat in Burwell for many years. Used it in my aluminum boat for years and now my trophy with no issues
Thx for the tip skippy turned out pretty good
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I've wanted to try Muriatic acid but have questions. Do you dilute it? How do you apply it? What about the runoff down the driveway etc?
Thanks
I use it full strength. I apply it with a weed sprayer. Just be sure to rinse the sprayer good afterwards. It is hard on galvanized trailers painted trailers no problem. I do it on the grass it yellows it but comes back in no time
thanks for the reply, I'll try that next year.
Lachine60.1
Member
I have a fibreglass boat, only use diluted muriatic acid. I have a half mask respirator, safety goggles and every year I buy a white chemical suit. I spray it on, brush, rinse. Done in a couple of hours.