Skinky Ballast Tank Water

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Erik

I keep my boat on the water for about 6 months per year. Anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent the water in the ballast tank from stinking up the place?
 
Oct 3, 2006
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Hunter 29.5 Toms River
Random thought?

Maybe if you can add some waste treatment chemicals?? I guess you'd have to put them in before you launched. But the water doesn't turn over, so i'd think if you just put a few packets of powder in the tank before launching, you'd be good.
 
Feb 26, 2004
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Hunter 260 Sophia, NC
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add a cup of bleach to keep the critters and slime down. LKYusnret, S/V Baums Rush Doing the loop
 
Jul 23, 2005
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Hunter 170 Ventura, CA.
Bromide Tablets

I use bromide tablets in my ponds to keep slime and algae killed. It is available at garden stores. I think it is less caustic than bleach is and may last longer Good luck.
 
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