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For those of us south of the Mason-Dixon Line it is a real problem. There all sorts of "cute" boat-store, grocery store, things---none of which work well. We mostly resort to Clorox--bleach. If you get real serious----try pool Chlorine---which is about 30 times stronger than the washing machine stuff. There are some caveats---starting with rubber gloves---eye protection----etc. Also, don't wear your "going ashore" Dockers long pants. This stuff will do a job on mold, etc. Best,Dave Tinder
DAWN BREAKER Mk3
Ft Myers
Mould is not nearly the issue on the Great Lakes as it is in hotter locations, especially if they are on salt water. Nothing ever seems dry on salt water, not even hard surfaces, so it's no wonder spores bloom.
We wipe the interior down in spring with lemon oil, which apparently kills spores. After that, it's just a matter of keeping things clean. I've seen boats that have been to all intents abandoned that have become very dirty, then mouldy, but it takes some serious neglect before a boat gets to that point.
Winter is the risky time, because you get those multiple freeze/thaw/rain cycles in November and March that makes everything so damp. Many people leave the cushions on their boats over winter, but I've found that those left that way often slowly acquire a skunky quality. I bagged mine and left them in the locker over the winter this year as an experiment, but I prefer to bring them home. I completely wrap the boat with a tarp and leave it open as much as possible to reduce the condensation.
Anywhere that I can, I wash with a power washer (deck, stern lockers, around the engine). They are amazingly effective and though you sometimes get a curious look because people seem to think it's overkill, that's better than getting the evil eye because you're filling the surrounding water with soap-suds (even if you did pay an extra five bucks a bottle for the "green" stuff).
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
David Weatherston
Towser, Toronto
C&C 27 Mk IV
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From down in the humid tropics . . . .
Two things here: Clorox is still the best cleanup, but adding a healty splash of Johnson's baby shampoo will do wonders for the aroma - don't laugh till you've tried it. The ladies will love it! I use "Chlorox Clean-Ups" on hard interior surfaces which clean them real easily and efficiently.
Second: moisture control! I used to run a kenmore dehumidifier which was noisy, bulky and a pain to handle - like any compressor run models. I now run a little shoe-box sized unit that weighs about six pounds - and stores easily, just right for Serendipity. Called "Wind Chaser" it's available for about $60 USD on Amazon and does wonders - keeps the moisture off the surface and well worth the money. If the humidity is low (below 50%) it won't catch much, but I don't have that problem here very often.
If you choose to skip the above - just bring your weed-eater to the boat and mow it down!
Warren Smith (AKA Tropical Warren)
Serendipity
Galveston Bay, Texas
On the wet Coast we use a wonderful cleaner called Green Slime remover...Canadian Tire sells it...
Its a mix of Bleach and some other cleaners. Works like a hot dam on anything green.
Hermione
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