Hull stain after the big surge

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Bob

After the big tidal surge on the bay from "Isabel" a lot of oil, along with who knows what else, was dumped into the waters in our marina (Tidewater) from a few sunk boats (we were lucky) and an oil drum that ruptured. So much so that the HAZ MAT people boomed off the marina for a few days till the mess was cleared up. However, a lot of this "yuck" was deposited onto the fiberglass hulls and showed up especially well on the white hulls which comprises about 95% othe the boats. I got into my dingy and scrubbed down the tops sides and stern but the yuck left a yellowish stain in some places of the hull especially the stern. The same stain covers the top of our dock box that was under about five feet of water. (That's right, 5 feet. It's not a typo!) I can't seem to get the stain out and I was wondering if there is some sort of solution I can use on it. Any suggestions? Has anyone else had a stain like this and if so what did you do to get it out. Or didn't you. Bob
 
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Don

Mary Kate On and Off (sp?)

This seems to work on most all hull stains. I use it for the ICW mustache that comes with my trips down south. Bet it would take care of youd problem. My one question is whether regular use on the hull does any long term damage? Anyone know? BTW, I was up there today and saw the sailboat in the middle of the yard. Looks like they all went down or had siginificant damage. Really a pitiful sight.
 
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Don Berger

Oxalic acid

I know that the spill response contractors usually hired by the USCG or insurance companies to clean hulls use oxalic acid - not sure what the WM type store brand names it is sold as but reading the ingredients to make sure you are buying concentrated solutions will work. Don
 
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J.Hrab

Getting rid of stain

Under similar circumstances I used FSP (Fiberglass Stain remover) available at West Marine. Very easy to use and wipes off immediately. Jean
 
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