[Rhodes22-list] Pressuring washing a boat

[Frank Goldsmith]

Thanks, David.  

> On Jun 11, 2024, at 2:13 PM, DAVID BERG via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> Frank,
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> I use the power washer in spring and fall in the driveway. It is good for stripping the growth off the bottom. I usually have a bucket with some water with boat soap to apply and scrub stubborn areas on the deck. If you used wax on your topsides, the other soaps might strip it off.
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> David Berg
> Minneapolis, MN
> s/v Blue Loon (1996/2003)
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> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Frank Goldsmith
> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2024 5:29 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Pressuring washing a boat
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> Thanks, Peter.  That was my hope, that it would brighten up the deck.  Do you use any kind of cleanser in the power washer?
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> Frank
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>> On Jun 10, 2024, at 6:24 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
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>> I do this every spring.  It really brightens up the white deck.  If you spray close to hatches, water will get inside.
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>> Peter Nyberg
>> Coventry, CT
>> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
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>>> On 2024-06-10, at 17:12:02 EDT, Frank Goldsmith wrote:
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>>> The other day at our club I noticed a boat tied up at the work dock 
>>> with the owners using a pressure-washer to clean it (we have hoses 
>>> and electric cords that extend down to the dock, although I think 
>>> they were using a gas-powered washer).  Anyone else try that?  Seems 
>>> it would save a lot of elbow grease, although of course one has to be 
>>> careful to use an appropriate nozzle setting on the power washer.
>>> 
>>> Frank
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>>> Frank Goldsmith
>>> S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
>>> Fairview, NC
>>> Lake Keowee, SC
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