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monty0
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Initially Posted - 08/02/2007 :  09:14:21  Show Profile
Our boat is starting to look a bit grungy at the waterline. We are in a fresh water reservoir in the Cascades. I was wondering what's the best way to clean her up without having a negative effect on the rainbow trout, bass, water quality, or adding to the bottom growth, which has already wound its way around the anchor a couple times.

I've tried getting into the water with just a boat brush and scrubbing,which removes maybe the top layer of grim.
Monty

1977 Catalina 25 #66 SRSK "Prana"
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 08/02/2007 :  09:29:52  Show Profile
I use toilet bowl cleaner which makes the scum line vanish, but I only use it at the end of the season when I'm high and dry. You might try a citrus based cleaner and a scrubby pad.

One thing about those citrus cleaners, they'll strip Cetol from teak like its nothin! Don't ask me how I know this.
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 08/02/2007 :  14:24:04  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
I have a guy power spray my hull in water for $40.00, it's works great. I'm sure it's a 3500 psi or something and he keeps the tip close for the desired affect. If I weren't in salt water with oysters, barnacles and other sharp growth waiting to cut me up I'd do it myself.
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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 08/02/2007 :  18:27:56  Show Profile
Try this: at an automotive store buy a windshield cleaner blade with a sponge on the other side and that fits in a broom handle. The sponge will have a abrasive cover on it. Screw the thing into a broom handle or a deck brush handle and scrub away. All you're doing is putting back into the lake what the lake put on your boat.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 08/05/2007 :  11:14:23  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
oxaclic acid, sold at West Marine as Hull Cleaner or at Home Depot works great.

Neutralized by the lake quickly.
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