What 2 do 4 drip marks from the toe-rail on hull??

[Chuck]

Hi all, I have recently taken delivery of my new baby (331) and am having a difficult time with the drip marks, from the holes on the aluminum toe-rail, along the entire hull. It proves to be impossible to remove without stripping the wax.Has anyone found a way to clean these run-off marks from the hull without using an abrasive wax cleaner and without stripping the wax?Please advise as I find myself cleaning more than sailing.Thx so much,-Chuck

 

[David Walters]

Waterless Car wash (DWG)

OK, here's what will definitely sound like a commercial post, but you are asking for a product recommendation. There is a product out there known as Dry Wash n Guard (DWG). I is sold through independent distrubutors, and has a line of products that are truely amazing in their results. I used the DWG on one side of my First 235 last year and the 3M cleaner/wax on the other side and the DWG was easily as good a cleaner and wax without the abrasives.If the stains are really stubborn, DWG also has a cleaner with a very mild abrasive that is applied before the finisher.The product is not specific to the marine industry so it is a bit less expensive than Island girl or Poliglow.The website is http://www.dri-wash.com/ but (and here comes the commercial part) My Step-Father and Mother are distributors. They can be reached at (888) 253-9602.

 

[Chuck]

But how do I prevent the stains

My issue, however is on how to prevent them. Either installing some sort of trim to create a drip edge away from the hull or a product that will be applied once and allow me to simply wash future stains with soap and water.Thx-Chuck

 

[David Walters]

Keep your boat under a cover

Under a cover is the only way I know to keep off the stains. They are a result of polution born in the rainwater washing off your deck.I can say that this year all I have had to do is soap and water the hull about once a month. Real easy with an extending brush. I expect I'll still need to apply more DWG or another UV inhibiting protectant (Finish 2001 is a Urethane based protectant that I've also had luck with, but application is a bit more work).Frankly, a boats finish should be treated just like a car, or more appropriately, better than a car since most boats cost more and should be able to outlast any car. A good coating of the protectant of your choice once a season (twice in tropical climes) and regular washing with a mild soap in between should keep that new-boat-look. The new-boat-smell would be extra ;>)