Hull-N-Bilge Cleaning

[Sea Shift]

Finally got time today to clean the hull and bilge. Thanks to all the other posts for the recommendations. I used the ol' 50/50 Bleach and water for the bilge and then a product called on/off for the hull. Both worked great!

 

[Fishtales]

I like the Zep Stain and Mold Remover in the blue gallon jug. It is about $7.50 at home depot. Spray it on, wash it off. Takes off everything.

 

[TUNAHUNTER197]

She looks good Doug. Been putting this job off, but need to clean out the bilge. On/off is a great product. Watched a rust stain disappear before my eyes!

 

[fishbust]

Looks good from here.

I used simple green and a pressure washer on mine.
It was totally black down there. I think I was the first person to clean it in 14 years.

 

[fireman_bob]

I've had good success with Bar Keepers Friend for cleaning the hull and topsides. It works really well on fiberglass staining and grime removal.

 

[drbatts]

Came out great.

 

[onoahimahi]

Looks good from here.

I used simple green and a pressure washer on mine.
It was totally black down there. I think I was the first person to clean it in 14 years.

I think I'll try the Simple Green / pressure washer route also. (I like that back-up bilge pump arrangement on Fishbust's boat - suspended with a starboard bracket.)

 

[Lt.Mike]

Watch using On & off inside the boat, it doesn't play well with rubber parts. Its acid!
Case in point...this fuel line was exposed to on&off when it ate through a deck plate gasket and drained onto the fuel hose.
The damage went un-noticed by my boats prior owner. It did clean the deck stains well though. :wink:

 

[The_Chain]

Watch using On & off inside the boat, it doesn't play well with rubber parts. Its acid!
Case in point...this fuel line was exposed to on&off when it ate through a deck plate gasket and drained onto the fuel hose.
The damage went un-noticed by my boats prior owner. It did clean the deck stains well though. :wink:

That picture still makes my head shake

 

[Lt.Mike]

They say things happen for a reason. That hose prompted me to replace all the hoses and in doing so take a closer look at the tank. As shown in my other post I ended up discovering a couple of 1/4" holes hidden beneath the support boards. They would have surely leaked fuel on a nearly full tank.
Rather be be aggravated thinking about the work ahead than experience a fuel leak on the water and what disaster that could follow.

My bilge looks similar, all greasy right now. I'll be using the simple green and power wash method too. I hope to have mine looking as nice.
Mike.