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I've heard it in the past that after pulling the boat out of the lake to spray it down with vinegar and wipe it clean is a good trick. Anyone use this method? Im looking for a simple way of getting it clean prior to leaving the boat ramp, so that I can simply put it back into the garage when done. My last boat required a full scrubbing and all, which is a lot of work each time. There has to be a quick solution (pardon the pun) to this, so Im not spending the entire summer washing my boat.

If anyone recommends the vinegar trick, would it be a 50/50 solution with water? What kind of vinegar, white or dark vinegar? Does vinegar eat the wax?


Thanks again in advance.

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2011 H210 SS
MerCruiser 350 MPIC/Bravo I 300hp
"Crooked Wake"


Prior Boat
1999 Bayliner 1950 CL

50/50 White Vinegar and water spray is traditionally used for easily removing hard water spots. Not so much for a boat cleaning. But it can be used that way if you want.
If there is no scum line on the boat, just hose it off and wipe dry with a towel.

Or if you are anal about your boat's shine/finish. Use this.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

I use the 50/50 vinegar solution to wipe down every time I take the boat out (I'm a trailer boater). It does not "eat the wax" or strip it in any way that I can see. It is a good, cheap, way to keep hard water spots from building up. Yes, the Meguiar's stuff is great the vinegar costs a lot less. I only wax maybe twice a year and my finish and my wax hold up great using this method.

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Paul
2007 Four Winns Horizon 220
Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI w/ Bravo III Drive
2004 Ford Explorer Limited (V8-AWD)
Pomme de Terre Lake (Southwest Missouri)

I knew a guy who used to use pledge furniture polish on his boat everytime we pulled it. I had never seen it done since, anyone ever heard of that or tried it?

Pac Winn
Vista 268.

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Pac Winn

First Boat:
2000 Vista 268

Thanks for all the input. I think Im going to try the 50/50 mix and see how I like it.

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2011 H210 SS
MerCruiser 350 MPIC/Bravo I 300hp
"Crooked Wake"


Prior Boat
1999 Bayliner 1950 CL

I keep it on my boat all the time (I slip for the summer), not the best cleaner, but cheep, environmentally friendly, doesn't "bleach out" clothing if you get it on you, and best of all you can use it on anything (seats, hull, chrome, windows).

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'90 Horizon 220 5.8

Yes, I have tried it several times, it does work. I found it even easier to use the Pledge wipes. It smells good too

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

lol

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2011 H210 SS
MerCruiser 350 MPIC/Bravo I 300hp
"Crooked Wake"


Prior Boat
1999 Bayliner 1950 CL

Think the lemon fresh smell would keep the Sea Gulls from pooping on my boat all day? It might at least wash off easier...

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Pac Winn

First Boat:
2000 Vista 268

That's funny, cuz I used lemon pledge on my Diesel Gen's and electrical switchgear cabinets for many years. As you would think, easier to keep clean and smelled great!

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

i use 50/50 vinegar also. i asked this guy i met on the lake with a kick ass commander what he uses to wax his boat with he said he doesn't just vinegar and water.

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2004 Four Winns 190H 5.0L
Toyota Tundra 2006
Toyota Tundra 2007
2003 180 Sea Ray (previous)
1975 Glastron 16' fishing boat 65HP 0B (first boat)

Awesome information guys I appreciate it.