Cleaning Product

[Sassy Too]

Good afternoon all....I was wondering if anyone has had experience with a product called "Marykate on and off"? I have some very nasty, brown stains,that were the result of leaving our boat in the water for 3 1/2 months. A friend of mine that I grew up with in Maine{he sails a Kittywake 23} suggested I try some of this hull cleaner. Thanks....Don

[Frank C]

Never heard of MaryKate, but FWIW, I purchased some Phosphoric solution at HmDepot to neutralize rust during my trailer refurb. It's about $6 per quart, easy to find (paint aisle), and worked great on fixing the trailer.

Also, it worked like magic on the hard, scummy leftovers on the hull after two weeks in the water, while the trailer was undergoing maintenance. I think CLR might work just as well on the hull. Also, there's a Hull Cleaner product by Starbrite, but I couldn't locate any lately. Good luck (& hopefully just light scrubbing)!

[Trav White]

I left mine in the water here in Jax for almost 2 weeks and got some nasty barnacles on my bottom. I tried the bottom cleaner from Starbrite (bought at West Marine) which is diluted HCl. Sprayed it on the bottom and brushed with a course scouring pad. It did a decent job, but I think I may have scratched my gelcoat with the barnacles that fell onto the pad. I still have a little bit on the bottom, especially in the middle behind the middle trailer bunk. Next time I will try and let the cleaner work a little harder and just spray off.

Frank, did you have to scrub much with the phosphoric solution?

[Dubraque]

I've had reasonable luck with "Scrubbing Bubbles", a fairly potent fibreglass shower cleanser. It seems to take everything off from scum to old wax.

[Scott]

I've had reasonable luck with "Scrubbing Bubbles"

Does it take off the muddy brown haze just above the waterline??

If so this is the best boat tip I've heard in some time.

We were swimming at our slip and the better half notices it, "YOU need to clean that"

[Frank C]

Frank, did you have to scrub much with the phosphoric solution?

After two weeks on SF Bay the scum wasn't too bad, but it was definitely way too much for just a hose and sponge. No scrubbing with the Phosphoric ... I just soaked it onto a shop towel and rubbed the scum off - dried, caked yellow stuff plus the hard little crusties. Phosphoric also removed the rusty orange drip mark that had been trailing down from my transom drain for years (IMO, akin to a "muddy, brown waterline haze").

"At own risk" - not sure what the official word might be, but I'll be using more Phosphoric tomorrow.

[Catigale]

I've had reasonable luck with "Scrubbing Bubbles"


Does it take off the muddy brown haze just above the waterline??

If so this is the best boat tip I've heard in some time.

Im already frantically buying a 1000 cases of Scrubbing Bubbles and repacking them into blue marine bottles at 10x markup..

[Scott]

No, Wait, Now how much would you pay!!!!

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[kmclemore]

No, Wait, Now how much would you pay!!!!

From the people that brought you "Chunk-o-lumber" We proudly offer:

"Bubbling Scrubbles"

A new Marine specific cleaning compound that is the result of.........mintes worth of scientific study.

Just spray it on and rinse it off. Guaranteed to get rid of those annoying waterline stains.

For the Low Low Low price of $99.99 You will recieve a full 12 oz can including propellant at no extra cost. Operators are standing by.

But wait, for those of you saavy shoppers that call in the next 10 mins we will throw in a second can absolutely Free!!!!

Just think double your order for nothing other than calling in quick!!

Lemmie guess... you do this for a living, don't you?

You just gotta get that Australian guy to do your ads....

[KayakDan]

No, Wait, Now how much would you pay!!!!

From the people that brought you "Chunk-o-lumber" We proudly offer:

"Bubbling Scrubbles"

A new Marine specific cleaning compound that is the result of.........mintes worth of scientific study.

Just spray it on and rinse it off. Guaranteed to get rid of those annoying waterline stains.

For the Low Low Low price of $99.99 You will recieve a full 12 oz can including propellant at no extra cost. Operators are standing by.

But wait, for those of you saavy shoppers that call in the next 10 mins we will throw in a second can absolutely Free!!!!

Just think double your order for nothing other than calling in quick!!

And...if you're one of the first 100 callers,we'll upgrade your order from Coastal Cruiser size to Serious Blue Water Cruiser size-that's a $49 savings! YOURS-Free!!!! Isssn't that Amazing!!!!!!!!!
[size=9]this product has not been authorized by the FDA to cure any specific stain problem. Consult your harbormaster before beginning any cleaning program.Wear your PFD.Sail responsibly.[/size]

[Scott]

Yeah kevin,no not a proffessional.

But I was thinking Catigale could use Ron Popiel since he hasnt come out with any new stuff in the last few months. (Ronco)

I would rather have the aussie guy though, the on that adv.s the rubber broom.

I wonder if Billy hayes needs work KABOOM!!!!!