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Misty Blue · 08-21-2008, 12:17 AM

I have delt with a few of these and the good news is that the mooring cover seems to be a good, tight one and the bow is up.

Jam a couple of garbage bags into the vent holes, put a decent pump into the boat (bottom of the bilge so that it doesn't suck oil) and she'll be afloat in ten minutes. Most of the oil will plate out on the boat's interior.

A competent marina will clean the oil (greased lightning, simple green, etc.) from the interior, drain and clean the fuel tank, and change the oil in the engine three times after short runs. She should be OK. You may have problems with electronics (starter, alternator, etc.) in the future but the boat should be fine.

Get a pro to raise it and a pro to check it out then count your blessings and have some fun.

Misty Blue.

08-21-2008, 12:17 AM	#29
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Not as bad as it looks. I have delt with a few of these and the good news is that the mooring cover seems to be a good, tight one and the bow is up. Jam a couple of garbage bags into the vent holes, put a decent pump into the boat (bottom of the bilge so that it doesn't suck oil) and she'll be afloat in ten minutes. Most of the oil will plate out on the boat's interior. A competent marina will clean the oil (greased lightning, simple green, etc.) from the interior, drain and clean the fuel tank, and change the oil in the engine three times after short runs. She should be OK. You may have problems with electronics (starter, alternator, etc.) in the future but the boat should be fine. Get a pro to raise it and a pro to check it out then count your blessings and have some fun. Misty Blue.