[Rhodes22-list] Pressuring washing a boat

[Frank Goldsmith]

Thanks for this. I have Ego batteries for other electric power tools, but I’ll check these out.  I don’t know if Ego makes a battery-powered power washer (easy enough for me to research).

Frank


> On Jun 11, 2024, at 4:51 PM, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:
> 
> I bought a cheap one from China which is on the boat so I don’t know the name of it, but here is a link to a comparison of the best. 
> Dewalt and Ryobi are very good, so if you have those batteries, it might be the best choice.
> I was suckered in on an Instagram add and bought it before I realized there are many better options - I think I paid well under $100 for it and it wrks pretty well.  
> Mine is a rechargeable unit so I’ll have to charge it on the boat with my 12v DC 
> Best 
> Ric 
> https://www.bestproductsreviews.com/battery-operated-pressure-washers?targetid=&matchtype=&device=c&campaignid=18760692132&creative=&adgroupid=&feeditemid=&loc_physical_ms=9004570&loc_interest_ms=&network=x&devicemodel=&placement=&keyword=$&target=&aceid=&adposition=&trackid=us_all_top_1_1&mId=407-132-4411&trackOld=true&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMNCKHTjAPnpZg_RqVTG3FX-I3lRT-RN1sSV915xALvLUrXJ79_l7RhoC8rIQAvD_BwE
> Our 10 Best Battery Operated Pressure Washers in the US - June 2024
> bestproductsreviews.com
> 
> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP 
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
> O -631-283-1777
> C- 516-965-3164
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 4:36 PM, Larry Gioia via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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>> I got a relatively cheap Westinghouse electric pressure washer on Amazon early this year for my Rhodes near Tampa, wow does it work well.  I use the wider spray nozzle for lower pressure. Take heed of Peter’s comment and don’t spray close to hatches - I got some spray inside, I’ll be more careful next time. Worked so well I brought it up to Lake George for my other Rhodes. That one reaalllyyyy needed it. 
>> 
>> Larry
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>>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 2:32 PM, Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> Thanks, David.  
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>>>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 2:13 PM, DAVID BERG via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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>>>> Frank,
>>>> 
>>>> 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.
>>>> 
>>>> David Berg
>>>> Minneapolis, MN
>>>> s/v Blue Loon (1996/2003)
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>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Frank Goldsmith
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2024 5:29 PM
>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Pressuring washing a boat
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks, Peter.  That was my hope, that it would brighten up the deck.  Do you use any kind of cleanser in the power washer?
>>>> 
>>>> Frank
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>> On Jun 10, 2024, at 6:24 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I do this every spring.  It really brightens up the white deck.  If you spray close to hatches, water will get inside.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Peter Nyberg
>>>>> Coventry, CT
>>>>> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> [ Sent From rhodes22.net ]
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>>>>>> On 2024-06-10, at 17:12:02 EDT, Frank Goldsmith wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Frank Goldsmith
>>>>>> S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
>>>>>> Fairview, NC
>>>>>> Lake Keowee, SC
>>>>>> 
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