Water line staining

SAB1 · 05-23-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Salty

Any recommendations for what to use during season when boat remains in water?

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I just rub mine down every week or so with a sponge at the waterline and under the hull with a mask on. Haul up onto the trailer when needed for a good scrub.

Winnisquamer · 05-23-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SAB1

I just rub mine down every week or so with a sponge at the waterline and under the hull with a mask on. Haul up onto the trailer when needed for a good scrub.

Seconded. Get a good brush you know wont ruin your gelcoat or paint or whatever you have and just hit it each time your at the lake. Easier to keep it semi clean regularly than to try to blast off 8 months worth of stain at the end of the year.

LSBA Joker · 06-25-2016, 06:53 AM

I've used REJEX for the past two seasons. Keeps the crud from adhering at the waterline. A quick wipe and the scum is gone. 24.99 for a small spray bottle on Amazon, but, a very little goes a long way. Use only at the water line. I expect the 1st bottle to last 4 seasons on a 24' hull. Fair warning, follow directions, exactly.
Happy boating.

Twox48 · 06-29-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LSBA Joker

I've used REJEX for the past two seasons. Keeps the crud from adhering at the waterline. A quick wipe and the scum is gone. 24.99 for a small spray bottle on Amazon, but, a very little goes a long way. Use only at the water line. I expect the 1st bottle to last 4 seasons on a 24' hull. Fair warning, follow directions, exactly.
Happy boating.

Gonna hafta try that stuff!

Blue Thunder · 06-29-2016, 11:37 AM

On & Off is the best there is. I've been using it for over 15 years. My hull is white as well. It looks showroom new when I'm finished. 20 minutes start to finish on a 23 foot boat. As others have said, follow the directions. It's powerful stuff and will really do a number on your galvy trailer. Painted trailer (like mine) is no problem. Just wet the trailer first.

BT

rick35 · 06-29-2016, 07:59 PM

I picked ups some Attwood hull cleaner at Walmart and it works great. The label says biodegradable and I didn't think to wear gloves. Big mistake. My hands peeled for a week and were like sandpaper. The active ingredient is oxalic acid which should have tipped me off to wear gloves. The hull was nice and white after and so were my hands.

SAB1 · 06-30-2016, 11:21 AM

If your hull is badly stained, like you left it in all season and are cleaning in fall, you can also use a can of Bar Keepers Friend. You can get it at Walmart for about $2.99. Its in a gold colored can that is shaped like Comet. Work into a pasty consistency by adding water and use a sponge.

06-25-2016, 06:53 AM	#3
LSBA Joker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith and SE Mass Posts: 56 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Scum line preventer I've used REJEX for the past two seasons. Keeps the crud from adhering at the waterline. A quick wipe and the scum is gone. 24.99 for a small spray bottle on Amazon, but, a very little goes a long way. Use only at the water line. I expect the 1st bottle to last 4 seasons on a 24' hull. Fair warning, follow directions, exactly. Happy boating.

06-29-2016, 11:37 AM	#5
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 952 Thanks: 253 Thanked 351 Times in 158 Posts	On & Off is the best there is. I've been using it for over 15 years. My hull is white as well. It looks showroom new when I'm finished. 20 minutes start to finish on a 23 foot boat. As others have said, follow the directions. It's powerful stuff and will really do a number on your galvy trailer. Painted trailer (like mine) is no problem. Just wet the trailer first. BT __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

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06-29-2016, 07:59 PM	#6
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	I picked ups some Attwood hull cleaner at Walmart and it works great. The label says biodegradable and I didn't think to wear gloves. Big mistake. My hands peeled for a week and were like sandpaper. The active ingredient is oxalic acid which should have tipped me off to wear gloves. The hull was nice and white after and so were my hands.

06-30-2016, 11:21 AM	#7
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 192 Thanked 329 Times in 239 Posts	If your hull is badly stained, like you left it in all season and are cleaning in fall, you can also use a can of Bar Keepers Friend. You can get it at Walmart for about $2.99. Its in a gold colored can that is shaped like Comet. Work into a pasty consistency by adding water and use a sponge.