[C320-list] Best way to quickly clean the hull?

[catalina at thehares.com]

To add to what Jon said,  I really suggest you try Collinite 920
fiberglass cleaner then a coat of Fleetwax 885 Paste.

Tried other things in the past, nothing comes close to this combo.  The
920 cleaner takes off the scumline stain, exhaust soot and black streaks
quite easily and you'll be amazed how white the gelcoat comes out.  It
also takes the chalky look out of the topside gelcoat, then follow up with
a coat of wax.

Fleetwax lasts a long time, and doing the cleaner/wax procedure next year
is easier.

I'm hooked and people are always asking what I'm using to clean off the
streaks.

-Jeff

PS:  Either order fleetwax online, or print out Boater's world online
store listing and take it to WestMarine.  They'll match the price.  WM
charges almost $10 more for fleetwax than everyone else.   WM only price
Matches Boater's world and one other store whose name I can't recall.

-JeffH

> If you haven't compounded in a few years, I would suggest a little more
> 'karate kid' this season to get the hull clean. Once you do this,
> subsequent
> applications of wax should be quick and you won't have to continue using
> an
> aggressive compound which will eventually remove your gelcoat. I waxed my
> entire hull in just over three hours (including cleaning it) this season.
>
> I would suggest using a compound that is as mild as will get the hull
> clean
> and mar free. If you don't do this, then all you will be doing is covering
> the dirt with the wax.
>
> For mild oxidation--3M FinesseIt
> For medium to heavy--any compound that does not contain wax or
> silicone--again 3M products work well
>
> For the wax, I strongly recommend Collinite 885 *paste* wax. What's unique
> about it is that you apply it and remove immediately without waiting for
> it
> to dry which speeds things up quite a bit. It is perennially Practical
> Sailor's (and the powerboat sister publication) top pick. My hull looks
> literally new after 9 seasons--I swear by this stuff...I've never had much
> luck with wax/cleaners as they don't seem to do either very well in my
> experience...
>
> Good luck
>
> Jon Vez
> Solstice #582
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Block
> ..._/)...._/}...
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:01 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Best way to quickly clean the hull?
>
> It's been a few years since I have used compound and/or wax on the hull of
> Amore, #139.  We've moved from fresh to salt water and low to high
> humidity....currently on Galveston Bay (in Kemah Marina for the
> locals)....
>
> What is the current technology and or personal experience for a two part
> cleaning, compound then wax?  There are quite a few qimmicky things out
> there, I just don't want to choose the wrong one....
>
> Also, is there a product that prevents green mold from growing on the east
> side of my boat (other than turning it around in the slip)....
>
> Please send recommendations taking into account I would like to spend no
> more than 8 hours playing Karate Kid....wax on, wax off.....
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> Chris & Corey
> Amore
> #139
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Anderer" <danderer at udel.edu>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa Mid Ship Track Cleat
>
>
>>I too have a couple of loops I just lay over the cleat.  Never had a
>>problem with the Garhauer units.
>>
>> Disclaimer:  I have no association with those folks, but give them my
>> business whenever I can.  Their prices are more than reasonable
>> compared
>> to other vendors, they'll do custom work if you need it, and  they're
>> nice
>
>> to deal with.  Just use the phone rather than email.
>>
>>
>> On May 21, 2008, at 9:39 AM, Dennis Harris wrote:
>>
>>>> From the picture at the Carhauer web page, it would appear that you
>>>> cannot
>>> pass the eye of a mooring line though the middle of the cleat and  then
>>> around the horns to get a really secure attachment of a line  with an
>>> eye
>
>>> splice.  You can that with the Schaefer cleat.  This is  not important
>>> probably unless, like me, you like to preset your  morning lines so all
>>> you have to do is put the eye splices at ends  of the mooring lines
>>> through the cleats for really quick tying up  after a returning to the
>>> dock.
>
>