Why bother cleaning bottom of boat?
09-14-2006 | 11:26 AM
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Re: Why bother cleaning bottom of boat?
Originally Posted by sleeper_dave
it slows the boat down
it's not good for the gelcoat
it will lower value over time
if it sits in the water, put something on it to keep the crap off. I use Scatt, it sprays right on and it really helps to keep it clean, at least in the fresh water where i boat. it keeps the yellow stain off really well, now i just have to get in the water and brush the scumline off once a week or so.
it's not good for the gelcoat
it will lower value over time
if it sits in the water, put something on it to keep the crap off. I use Scatt, it sprays right on and it really helps to keep it clean, at least in the fresh water where i boat. it keeps the yellow stain off really well, now i just have to get in the water and brush the scumline off once a week or so.
Do you seriously think it slows down the boat though??
09-14-2006 | 12:12 PM
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Re: Why bother cleaning bottom of boat?
Originally Posted by Kidnova
Home Depot, or any box store should have it. Check in the masonry supply area of the store. Pool suppliers generally carry it too. Actually it might be a little more than $3.00. Could be 3.50 or 4.00. Regardless, lots cheaper than boat stores.
Works very well. Nasty chit to use, stay up wind of the fumes. I put it in a 1 gallon garden type sprayer. Adjust the nozzel to a stream. That way you can shoot the stuff all over the bottom. Disolves/removes stains almost instantly so have the hose/water ready for a quick and thorough rinse.
It plays hell on aluminum and or bare metal but will not hurt the gel. Just be sure and cover/protect aluminum.
Works very well. Nasty chit to use, stay up wind of the fumes. I put it in a 1 gallon garden type sprayer. Adjust the nozzel to a stream. That way you can shoot the stuff all over the bottom. Disolves/removes stains almost instantly so have the hose/water ready for a quick and thorough rinse.
It plays hell on aluminum and or bare metal but will not hurt the gel. Just be sure and cover/protect aluminum.
09-14-2006 | 12:32 PM
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Re: Why bother cleaning bottom of boat?
Originally Posted by LS1 MOLESTER
Do you seriously think it slows down the boat though??
09-14-2006 | 01:09 PM
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Re: Why bother cleaning bottom of boat?
Originally Posted by SB
Why wash your underwear after each use ?
Just flip it over and wear them another day.
LOL !!!
Just flip it over and wear them another day.
LOL !!!
09-14-2006 | 03:17 PM
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Re: Why bother cleaning bottom of boat?
Originally Posted by bcarpman
Boat was in the water about 6 weeks this summer before I pulled it to clean it. Didn't look all that bad. Scummy but not built up. Cleaned it. Picked up almost 3mph!!!
We're only talking about a green stain, can I assume we're talking about fresh water here?
09-14-2006 | 04:29 PM
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Re: Why bother cleaning bottom of boat?
It greatly affect fuel economy. What you save this year for not cleaning it , you pay in fuel and performance next year.
My boat usually run 3-5 mph slower in the autumn due to the drag the green creates.
My boat usually run 3-5 mph slower in the autumn due to the drag the green creates.
09-14-2006 | 08:16 PM
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Re: Why bother cleaning bottom of boat?
I buy muriatic acid all the time for work. I found the price at Ace Hardware was about half of what they wanted at Lowes. It won't hurt aluminum much, if at all, but it will tarnish the hell out of stainless steel, or brass.
