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Re: lv-ab: Bilge cleaners

From: S/V Aquarius (no email)
Date: Mon Jul 16 2001 - 03:50:28 EDT

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    Try some stuff called "Oxy-Clean." Got ours at Costco in Nanimo, BC but have
    seen it at Wal Mart as well. Good stuff for a variety of cleaning jobs.
    Laundry too (in place of bleach).

    Mike Folkestad
    S/V Aquarius
    Blaine, WA
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Sam Densler" <>
    To: <>
    Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 7:21 AM
    Subject: lv-ab: Bilge cleaners

    > 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
    >
    > --
    > ****************************
    >
    > Sam Densler
    >
    >
    > S/V Stories She Could Tell
    > Endeavour 37
    > Melbourne, FL
    >
    > ****************************
    >
    > "If you ever wonder why you ride the carousel,
    > you do it for the stories you can tell."
    >
    > Jimmy Buffett
    > "Stories We Could Tell"
    > A1A
    >
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