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Ben
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Initially Posted - 05/09/2003 :  19:23:52  Show Profile
Hello all,

Would there be anything wrong with taking my C25 thru one of those do-it-yourself car washes? The ones where you hose down the vehicle, soap it up, then rinse it? This is going to be the easiest way, I think, to wash my boat.

Thanks!


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Response Posted - 05/09/2003 :  22:49:04  Show Profile
That's what the yard did to mine--without the soap--it's called power-washing. Soap would've made it better. Go for it!

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT
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pwhallon
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Response Posted - 05/10/2003 :  08:58:49  Show Profile
Don't foget to bring your beach gear, BBQ grill and a well stocked cooler.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

You'll be the coolest guy there.<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

Go bucks!

PW
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Ben
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Response Posted - 05/10/2003 :  10:11:07  Show Profile
Thanks guys.



Ben
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dock
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Response Posted - 05/10/2003 :  16:11:12  Show Profile
Watch out where you point the high pressure sprayer. It is possible to blow out caulking and adhesive compounds with high pressure water. Many marinas refuse to use high pressure washing other than on the hull.

"ParaDocks"
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svmoxie
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Response Posted - 05/12/2003 :  13:59:39  Show Profile  Visit svmoxie's Homepage
Mr Obvious says "Watch for verticle clearance!"
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/12/2003 :  21:33:01  Show Profile
I've done that for years with my powerboats... everytime I come out of the saltwater it's straight to the car wash. Last step is to put the lever to 'wax', it shines everything up nicely. (for awhile).

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25
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