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Re: lv-ab: Bilge cleaners

From: Tom O'Meara (no email)
Date: Wed Jul 11 2001 - 22:12:14 EDT

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    At 10:21 AM 7/11/01 -0400, Sam Densler wrote:
    >Hi all,
    >Just got back from the St. Augustine trip. It was wonderful. Stayed out
    >of the ditch and sailed outside both ways. Great seas, full moon, plenty
    >of dolphin. What more could a guy ask for...
    >
    >Just wanted to thank everyone who replied to my question about the proper
    >flag size and placement. I found the proper flag and staff, as well as a
    >rail mount so I did not have to drill into the boat, and all worked
    >well. We flew the stars and stripes the whole way and proudly displayed
    >her during an awesome fireworks display in St. Augustine. Thanks again.
    >
    >If I could ask for one more piece of advice from the list. What bilge
    >cleaners do you recommend. I have tried several but have not found one
    >that I am happy with. My bilge is pretty clean but I do still get some
    >smell and I would like to knock that down as much as possible. Also,
    >would I use the same cleaner to keep the grey water box clean? It seems
    >to develop a real nice funk from all of the soap and body oils. Any
    >suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am tired of just masking the
    >smells with air fresheners. I would love to have a clean smelling boat if
    >that is possible...
    >
    >Thanks,
    >Sam

    Oxylitic acid crystals followed by TSP, both in fairly concentrated dilutions.

    Fair Winds,

    Tom

    Tom & Jackie O'Meara
    Searunner 40 Trimaran, "Sea Skate"

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