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greatescape
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Initially Posted - 02/07/2008 : 11:19:07

Scott here.
Thanks to everyone all for your great ideas and past advice
Can anyone give me advice on dealing with the mold in my cockpit. I have an '82 and the gelcoat appears to be going there as anything spilled in cockpit stains. Could this be why the mold keeps coming back? It seems to be emanating from space behind lazarettes.
I'm thiking of removing them from hinges and attacking it but what is best to use considering condition of the area?

Any suggestions appreciated
"Great Escape " Oyster Bay L.I.

Scott

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/07/2008 : 12:09:03

SoftScub with bleach

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greatescape
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Response Posted - 02/07/2008 : 12:20:20

Frank thanks for your advice. I'll try that.

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glivs
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Response Posted - 02/07/2008 : 12:58:33

If the mold appears to be a serious issue - remove anything potentially vulnerable to water damage (cushions, etc.) open up all compartments and any access covers to areas that will drain to your bilge and wash everything you can get access to with 10% bleach solution (including SoftScrub). Let it sit for an hour and then hose everything down well and pump out the bilge. Obviously, be sure to have good ventilation while doing this and do not hose down your electrical panel. As was implied in Frank's msg, the SoftScrub seems to leave a bit of a residue that greatly prohibits mold from returning.

The first spring we owned our boat (purchased it mid-winter), we were really surprised by the smell. Replaced the head plumbing and washed down the interior. I was amazed at how much debris (fiberglass dust, etc.) washed out from behind the lazerettes. Going on year five now and no order issues.

One more thing...do whatever to keep your bilge dry if possible.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 02/07/2008 : 19:26:14

Tilex or one of the other mold cleaners. Spray on, let sit a few minutes brush a little, hose off.
Inside, spray on and use a sponge/rinse water.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/07/2008 : 21:31:59

Ditto on bathroom cleaners... Then do the area with some 3-M Fiberglass Restorer/Wax. Mildew likes little crevices to live in--removing the chalk and adding a coat of wax takes them away.

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John Bixby
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Response Posted - 02/08/2008 : 15:02:30

I have the same problem as do a lot of folks in the Gulf coast with the humidity. A friend recommended lysol. I am going to try it next week, the concentrate says 4 oz per gallon, spray on, let stand 15 minutes then wipe down.
I'll let you know how it goes.
John on Miss Achsa

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 02/08/2008 : 15:37:23

Just remember, follow the manufacturers recommendations for dilution. The old saw about some is good, more is better can make for a real nasty environment to breathe in.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/08/2008 : 16:45:23

To get in the crevice around the cockpit seat hatch lids, I use a bottle brush with soapy water. Adding Lysol will definitely help. On hard fiberglass surfaces inside the boat, I have found that Lysol Tub & Tile spray will remove any light mold/mildew growth and retard future growth for a while, and leave the inside smelling clean. I wipe it off with paper towels or a terry shop cloth and busket of clean water to rinse the terry cloth. For mold out on deck, I would first pressure wash, then wash with soapy water & brush, followed by another rinse. Add clorox to the soapy water if needed. For teak, diluted Clorox & liquid soap with a scrub brush works very well. after it dries, apply teak oil.

Edit: "busket" is southern for bucket!

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greatescape
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Response Posted - 02/12/2008 : 15:14:07

thanks for all your suggestions regarding mold.

Scott "Great Escape"

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