[Rhodes22-list] Pressuring washing a boat

Sat Jun 15 20:33:31 EDT 2024

Funny, I thought “ablative” referred to a case in the declension of Latin nouns, but then that was many, many years ago, when I had Latin in high school.  

But I do have another pressure-washing question.  For those of you who use a detergent, do you apply it with the pressure washer, or just with a brush from a bucket, and then use the pressure washer after the detergent sits for a minute (but before it dries out)?  And is there a brand of detergent you use that is not toxic to marine life?  

Thanks for all the advice.

Frank

> On Jun 15, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Ed McNamara <edmc18 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I learned a new word recently. When I had my boat hull blisters repaired
> and new bottom paint applied I was asked if I wanted to use Ablative paint.
> When it was explained that the paint sheds layers in order to stay clean I
> said "Hell no"! You see, that explained why twice a year, when I brought my
> boat to the driveway for maintenance and cleaning, which included pressure
> washing the hull, including the bottom paint, I had streams of blue paint
> washing down the driveway. It probably also went a long way in explaining
> why the bottom blistered! I now have a good strong bottom paint that will
> not shed. As a lake sailor there is probably much less need for Ablative
> paint anyway. My advice then is if you do have Ablative Bottom paint you
> might want to avoid pressure washing that portion of your hull.
> 
> Eddie Mac
> s/v Scholar (1988/2001)
> 
> On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> 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:
>>>> 
>>>> 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:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks, David.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jun 11, 2024, at 2:13 PM, DAVID BERG via Rhodes22-list <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 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)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----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
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 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 ]
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 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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