Cleaning River Scum

[bushy23]

I pick up by 185 Lund Tyee today. It has sat in the Grand River every summer and is stained from the water line down. I am looking for some advice or products to help get this cleaned up. Your help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[wkrp]

Try Captain Phab

[mpt]

Meguiar’s All Purpose Cleaner

[Billy Bob]

Go fishing with it.......if "someday" you have time, try power washing it.

[Handlebarz]

Like billy said take it fishing for a day then clean it after as it will soften the scum. As for what cleaner I am not sure.

[landry]

Like billy said take it fishing for a day then clean it after as it will soften the scum. As for what cleaner I am not sure.

 

magic eraser may work - but it is a micro-abrasive pad so that is your call. It should remove it. After that spray a vinegar/water mix on it and wipe after loading on the trailer - I just started doing this and it gets rid of water spots.

[bushy23]

I have tried several cleaners today and had little success. The boat has been dry docked since last fall. I think I will take her fishing and let it soak for a few hours in fresh water. Hopefully that will loosen things up a bit.

[PERCHER]

Javex and water in a squirt bottle .

[bigbuck]

Starbrite Hull cleaner. Available at Cdn Tire. Mix 50/50 in a spray bottle with water. Wet hull with hose, spray on, leave for a few minutes, get a car wash brush, give quick little scrub and hose off. VOILA!! Never fails.

[kickingfrog]

Would a high pressure washer help if used with some of the cleaners mentioned?

[danbouck]

Starbrite Hull cleaner. Available at Cdn Tire. Mix 50/50 in a spray bottle with water. Wet hull with hose, spray on, leave for a few minutes, get a car wash brush, give quick little scrub and hose off. VOILA!! Never fails.

 

yep, my boat is in the Erie for 8 months a year and it makes it like new every time

[bushy23]

Picked up some Starbrite Hull Cleaner today. I will let you all know how I make out. Thanks for all the tips.

[bigbuck]

You don't need a pressure hose. Regular garden hose works just fine.

[Fish4Eyes]

Let us know how you make out. I got the same thing on my boat just from day trips to the Grand.

[mukluk]

X4 on the Starbrite Hull Cleaner from CTC. Been using it on my aluminum for 4 years now; no problems such as eating the paint or dulling paint etc. Just follow instructions and I follow up with a coating of carnuuba wax.