Mold, algae and saltwater residue combine to make work for most yacht owners, we are talking above the water line now, which is a lot of area. Depending on the environment, which is just about every marina on every coast, fighting off the effects of the ocean air, water and wind can be a chore. Most boat owners fight tooth and nail to remove the harsh effects the environment of the sea can throw at a vessel, with full force, mold, or algae finds it's way into every little hole and spot on your yacht.
How can you stave off mold and algae? First, the easiest way to stop the effects is to keep everything dry, I know impossible right? But, you can look at your yacht and focus your energies on making portal, hatch and dry storage water tight. If you have done this, fifty-percent of the battle has been conquered. Next you can apply marine grade silicon to every seam, weather stripping and grommet the vessel has exposed the outside environment.
Also, how you make ready your vessel for storage or for absence of occupant can make a difference as well, rolling up dock lines flat on the deck, or insuring the vessel storage hatches are water tight is big! Keep the boat waxed well also can stop the nasty stuff, untie knotted dock lines to dry can help, But what works for those areas you just can't seem to keep clean, always turning green the minute you clean them? There are many products on the market claiming to rid your yacht of the green stuff, but what really works? Most of the green you see on your vessel is mist algae, contained within the water spray of most marinas. The algae adheres to all viable surfaces and begins to grow, also mold is the presence of airborne bacteria that forms when water or damp surfaces are allowed to become breeding grounds with just enough light to perform the growth process.
Try these proven products some I have used myself and work fairly well, they actually work:
Captain John's Boat Brite http://www.captainjohnsboatbrite.com/algae.php
Believe it or not, "Cloralex Bleach Cleaner" available at Lowe's or Home Depot
You gotta be careful with this stuff, do a color fast test first, but if you want something white, this stuff will get it that way fast. It has bleach in it!!! So be careful, don't let it splash on Bimini's. Wax your boat after you use this stuff. *********This product is not marine friendly does not meet EPA NCMG. Make sure you use this only on surfaces you can clean and dispose of water, such as dock lines in a bucket or hatch latches or deck surfaces, do not use and allow waste water to enter the ocean or bay water, use for small cleaning surfaces only**************************
Aurora Algex-great friendly cleaner that you can use all over your yacht http://www.southwestmarine.net/servlet/Detail?no=5
West Marine has a product called "Yacht Shine" used it once or twice works okay, will work if you leave it on for a spell http://www.westmarine.com
How can you stave off mold and algae? First, the easiest way to stop the effects is to keep everything dry, I know impossible right? But, you can look at your yacht and focus your energies on making portal, hatch and dry storage water tight. If you have done this, fifty-percent of the battle has been conquered. Next you can apply marine grade silicon to every seam, weather stripping and grommet the vessel has exposed the outside environment.
Also, how you make ready your vessel for storage or for absence of occupant can make a difference as well, rolling up dock lines flat on the deck, or insuring the vessel storage hatches are water tight is big! Keep the boat waxed well also can stop the nasty stuff, untie knotted dock lines to dry can help, But what works for those areas you just can't seem to keep clean, always turning green the minute you clean them? There are many products on the market claiming to rid your yacht of the green stuff, but what really works? Most of the green you see on your vessel is mist algae, contained within the water spray of most marinas. The algae adheres to all viable surfaces and begins to grow, also mold is the presence of airborne bacteria that forms when water or damp surfaces are allowed to become breeding grounds with just enough light to perform the growth process.Try these proven products some I have used myself and work fairly well, they actually work:
Captain John's Boat Brite http://www.captainjohnsboatbrite.com/algae.php
Believe it or not, "Cloralex Bleach Cleaner" available at Lowe's or Home Depot
You gotta be careful with this stuff, do a color fast test first, but if you want something white, this stuff will get it that way fast. It has bleach in it!!! So be careful, don't let it splash on Bimini's. Wax your boat after you use this stuff. *********This product is not marine friendly does not meet EPA NCMG. Make sure you use this only on surfaces you can clean and dispose of water, such as dock lines in a bucket or hatch latches or deck surfaces, do not use and allow waste water to enter the ocean or bay water, use for small cleaning surfaces only**************************
Aurora Algex-great friendly cleaner that you can use all over your yacht http://www.southwestmarine.net/servlet/Detail?no=5
West Marine has a product called "Yacht Shine" used it once or twice works okay, will work if you leave it on for a spell http://www.westmarine.com
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