[Rhodes22-list] Routine Maintenace

[David Bradley]

Congratulations Dan.  Sounds great.

I like the Meguire products.  They have a cleaner-wax that is good for
touching up.  A more expensive wax for starting the season (and I
suppose I should use it in the fall as well).  I've used it on the
topsides and they still look new after two winters.  Mary Lou's point
about the hull is key - I don't think you want to use fiberglass wax
on the paint.

You might want to subscribe to Practical Sailor.  They do regular
reviews and you can look in their web site for past reviews of
cleaning products.

And the archives here on the list - I think you should be able to find
the preferred Rummy Method.  Also some discussions of the painted hull
on recycled boats.

Dave

On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 8:38 AM, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:
> Dan,
> If the hull was painted the paint needs no polish - just an
> occasional cleaning with mild soap. I hope other people will chime in
> on the decks. We've just scrubbed the last couple of years. Every wax
> we've used has attracted more dirt from air pollution than the bare
> gelcoat. I've seen lemon oil promoted for the interior teak. The
> companionway framing on our boat is very dark and finally needs
> attention after 10 years. I think I'm going to sand it lightly and
> use a walnut stain-varnish. It's covered by the hatch when the boat
> is closed up so I don't think it needs the UV protection. We have
> teak edging in the cockpit and I use an old can of a West Marine
> product similar to Cetol on that. The can is at least 6 years old and
> I only use a little bit of it every other year. We use real varnish
> on our tiller and keep a sunbrella cover on it when not in use. We
> also used real varnish (don't laugh) on the fake teak table that gets
> used in the cockpit and forms part of the bunk in the cabin. It
> really looks pretty good and has held up well.
>
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Rock Hall, MD
>
>
>
> At 11:23 AM 3/29/2008, you wrote:
> >We picked up our recycled Rhodes from Stan yesterday and she now
> >sits on our front lawn awaiting the registration and trip to the
> >water to put in the slip.  My question is, now that we own the boat,
> >what do you all use for routine "housekeeping maintenance"?
> >
> >I'd be interested in hearing what waxes / sealants / protectants you
> >use for the deck and  topsides.  Obviously I don't want a slippery
> >deck, but there must be a protectant coating of some sort.  What
> >about on the teak - like the companionway framing and the rail on the galley.
> >
> >Other recommendations for maintaining the boat in its "almost new"
> >looking condidtion as it is now would be appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Dan
> >
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