What do you use to clean the hull of your boat?
Ellie W asked:
Today I have the dreadful task of cleaning our dry docked boat. I am having trouble with the underside. Any suggestions?
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Today I have the dreadful task of cleaning our dry docked boat. I am having trouble with the underside. Any suggestions?
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November 8th, 2008 | Category: boats
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November 10th, 2008 at 2:27 am
I recently skimmed through a copy of Trailer Boat magazine. There were ads in the mag for products specifically designed for hull cleaning.
If you cannot locate the mag on line or at a news stand, email me. I will go back to my doctor’s office and look it up.
November 10th, 2008 at 7:19 am
clorox works well
November 11th, 2008 at 3:47 am
The product we use is made by Rule and is simply called Boat Zoap. It is very effective and is the most popular vessel cleaning product in the world.
November 13th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Boat Zoap is good but for really tough stains and marine growth use Mary Kate Ez On Ez Off. It is made just for that and works very well. It is an acide so you have to follow directions and use safety gear but it is well worth it. You can get it at West Marine, Boaters World or any good marine supply store.
November 14th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
First use a power washer to get the heavy stuff off, especially on the bottom. Then on the gelcoat, use Y-10 Jelly, available at most marine stores. It is made for fiberglass, and no scrubbing is involved. It paints on, and sprays off.
November 15th, 2008 at 4:03 am
I use industrial toilet bowl cleaner,it’only $4 per lt and it really works.(use a mask and rubber gloves,it’s powerful stuff) I apply it with a spray bottle,let it soak for 20 to 30 min then rinse.
November 16th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Bleach and water
November 17th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
here’s a website to view:
November 19th, 2008 at 6:35 am
I use muriatic acid from my pool. Spray on, let work for 45 min. and power wash. Scrape any remaining barnacles and your done.
November 21st, 2008 at 8:48 pm
I have the Marina do it no fuss no muss.then repaint anti fouling
November 23rd, 2008 at 2:08 am
I use muriatic acid. It’s not pleasant to work with, but it is effective and inexpensive. I cut it 50/50 with water then apply it with a spray bottle. I let it sit for a bit and then take the pressure washer to it.