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Author:  my200winns [ Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:51 am ]
Post subject:  I need to clean my hull, need advice
Hello,
I need a little help on which is the best Hull cleaner to use. I usually trailer my boat (wash after everyuse), but had left it in the water for 2 weeks. The lake it was in left a nice dark brown rust stain on the waterline. The hull is not so bad a lighter brown.
I picked up some MaryKate On Off hull cleaner, but i am a little nervous because i have a painted Trailer, and it says to cover the trailer. Can this be diluteted with water or does it need to go on @ 100%.
Is there something better that is not as toxic that will get rid of these stains?
thanks
Matt
Author:  Rob [ Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:19 pm ]
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We used the Starbrite hull cleaner. Came out like new again. As for the trailer, didn't have any issues. Don't spray it on. Get some good gloves and a sponge. Whipe it on and rinse off. I was told the Starbrite cleaner would be an issue only on a galvanized trailer (Turn it black) but I was O.k. on the painted trailer.
Author:  davemac [ Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:18 pm ]
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"Collinite" brand hull cleaner (readily available at most West Marines, etal), It works like magic.....reasonable price, easy on, easy off.
As well as their hull cleaner, many swear by the Collinite brand of wax.
Author:  my200winns [ Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:30 pm ]
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Rob/Dave,
thanks I will definatley take a look @ both products.
I don't know why I bought the MaryKate after reading it. I guess because it was the only stuff the store had, and I felt compelled to buy something.
matt
Author:  Anesthetized [ Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:08 pm ]
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my200winns wrote:
Rob/Dave,
thanks I will definatley take a look @ both products.
I don't know why I bought the MaryKate after reading it. I guess because it was the only stuff the store had, and I felt compelled to buy something.
matt


MaryKate??? Those damn Olsen twins market everything now a days! Don't they have enough money?? What's next Ashley's Canvas cleaner?
lol
Author:  sullivanmar [ Sat Aug 18, 2007 8:45 am ]
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Matt,

I've used Mary Kate but have found that EasyOff oven cleaner works best for me. Yes, oven cleaner. Hasn't hurt my gel coat and takes the stain right off.

I have a painted trailer too and, like you, worried about it. But I found that if I wash it off immediately, any that dripped on the trailer didn't cause a problem.
Author:  230 Mike [ Sat Aug 18, 2007 8:55 pm ]
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I'd be REALLY careful using oven cleaner over a painted trailer. I use it to clean all the grease, wax, oil, and crap off of old military rifle stocks that have been in storage for 30+ years. It dissolves ALL of that stuff on contact. I'd be real careful letting it contact any painted surface.
Author:  pet575 [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:04 am ]
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Mike,

I'm now officially scared of coming within 100 feet of your boat. Thanks for the heads-up! :shock:
Author:  my200winns [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:05 pm ]
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So i used the On-Off hull cleaner yesterday. I covered the trailer with a tarp and worked back to front starting from the bottom of the boat and working out, and being extremely carefull not to get any on the trailer.
I got a mask for the fumes,put on long pants/shirt and a hat.
All I have to say is that stuff worked great. I didn't have to use to much either. I dumped a little in a bucket and brushed it on with a paint brush, waited 30 seconds to a minute on the heavy spots and rinsed with an electric power wash. The boat is showroom white!!!

Next step wax!!!
Author:  230 Mike [ Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:21 am ]
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pet575 wrote:
Mike,

I'm now officially scared of coming within 100 feet of your boat. Thanks for the heads-up! :shock:


LOL Paul. No worries, just announce yourself before approaching, and come out slowly. Oh, and if you wait until you're at 100 feet, it's too late :)

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Author:  dsfish [ Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:21 am ]
Post subject:  Toilet Bowl Cleaner
We keep our Horizon 200 in a wet slip but not on a lift so we pull it and wash it every 6 weeks. We use good 'ol dollar store toilet bowl cleaner. I'd read on other boating forums that this worked well so we tired it. It works great. We put the cleaner in a pump sprayer , spray down the hull and let it sit about 5 minutes. The discoloration washes right off with minimal scrubbing. The black stuff that sticks tight still has to be scrubbed but we use a scrubbing pad for non-stick cookware (to make sure it doesn't scratch) and it comes off with a little more cleaner & elbow grease. Make sure you wear gloves & I strongly suggest a mask because the fumes can be strong. Hope this is helpful!
Author:  Apocalypso [ Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Cheap Hull Cleaner
When we docked on our lake, the hull from the waterline down would become stained a light brown. We used "The Works" tub and shower cleaner from the dollar store. The stuff works like magic. Stain just disappears when sprayed with this stuff. My trailer is painted and it didn't harm it at all.
HTH,
Jim
Author:  dsfish [ Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:58 pm ]
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I'm curious about the oven cleaner. How long do you let it sit before you rinse it off? Is it just good for the water line or does it get the growth on the bottom of the boat too? I love having the boat in a slip but really hate laying under it on my driveway for an hour every few weeks scrubbing the alage off.
Author:  njlarry609 [ Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to clean my hull, need advice
For fresh water brown water line stains Spray Nine works very well and is not toxic.
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