Along side news and events we will be posting some handy "how too" guides on the blog from time to time to help those less experienced among us with getting to grips with owning a boat and life afloat.
Here is the first, not every ones favourite job but essential all the same.
Cleaning and maintaining your boat is not as complicated as you might imagine. This article should give you some basic tips on how to keep your boat clean. There are lots of boat cleaning products that you can use if you feel your boat needs an intensive clean.
How to Clean a Boat – Top Tips
1. Rinse with Fresh Water – you should wash down your boat after every trip with fresh water to get rid of the salt. If your boat has an outboard motor you should also rinse this off. If you do not remove the salt residue then you will notice your boat’s finish deteriorating.
2. Wash the Superstructure – using marine soap and a soft sponge make sure you wash the exterior part of the boat on the top deck in small portions and rinse off well. You will also need to wash off the vinyl seats, windscreens and deck boxes etc.
3. Scrub the Decks – to scrub the decks you will need a biodegradable, pH neutral marine soap and a deck brush with medium stiffness bristles. To clean a boat properly you will need to scrub the deck, fittings, hull and outboard motor. Be careful when you are selecting a brush to use for boat cleaning, if you choose one with bristles that are too stiff it can ruin the boat’s finish.
4. Dry the Superstructure – knowing how to clean a boat is essential and you ought to be aware that you will need to dry your boat’s superstructure as well as wash it. The best way of drying a boat is with a soft dry cloth.
5. Windows and Upholstery – to do this you can use commercial boat cleaning products or use a simple vinegar and water solution. All vinyl should be treated with a commercial vinyl product to preserve and protect your boat’s upholstery.
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