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n3rew	#1  Posted on 07/05/09 - 6:16 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/15/09	does anyone know what the best thing to use to get rid of these black specks that are showing up on the gelcoat on the inside gunnels and transom of my 89 montauk , pat
RevengeFamily	#2  Posted on 07/05/09 - 6:31 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 192 Comments: 2 Joined: 06/21/08	I believe what you are describing is mold. In the beginning of the season I use my one gallon pump sprayer with 1 cup of bleach, a small amount of boat soap and fill the balance with water. I spray this mixture on the deck and gunnels and then hit it with my 2200psi power washer. The crud just jumps off the boat. In the absence of a power washer I've used a stiff deck brush and have had great results as well. This mixture has never done any harm to the gelcoat, stainless or the varnished wood surfaces. Give it a try, I think you'll have similar results. Norm
n3rew	#3  Posted on 07/12/09 - 6:31 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/15/09	thanks norm i used that solution at the car wash with the hi press. hose it took it right off ....thanks...pat pat
mattgeiger	#4  Posted on 07/12/09 - 7:01 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 310 Comments: 2 Joined: 02/22/07	As mentioned - bleach or "clorox clean-up" and a sponge gets it. The only place I use a stiff brush is on the non-skid. A good coat of wax on those smooth interior surfaces helps make cleanup easier in the future. Cape Dory 28 Hobie 20 Miracle A Class Catamaran
ioptfm	#5  Posted on 07/12/09 - 1:03 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	Bleach will also remove the mold and mildew from cushions and vinyl, but be sure to rinse throughly and right away to avoid possible rotting of the threads Tom 1979 Sport 15'
MW	#6  Posted on 07/12/09 - 2:05 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	I like to use "Boat Zoap" for general cleaning. I use "Bon Ami" cleanser for tough spot's with a brush. Both are Bio-degradable, Bleach is a bit rough on our marine critter's when the bilge kick's on. Matt
ioptfm	#7  Posted on 07/12/09 - 2:40 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	MW wrote: Bleach is a bit rough on our marine critter's when the bilge kick's on. By all means, never use bleach or any other harsh chemical while the boat is in the water Tom 1979 Sport 15'