Re: Cleaning the bilge
I think some of it depends on how much time and money you want to put into it. On my last boat I wanted to do the same thing but had spent most of my budget already, wanting to get atleast something in there I went the cheaper route. I used sanding sponges and wire brushes I had on hand to prep it all, then wiped all down a few times with acetone to remove all oil residue. I bought a quart of rustoleum white industrial oil paint from home depot and some cheapy brushes(about $20.00 in materials) brushed it all out with two coats. Once dry it looked quite good and I had the boat for four years after that and it looked as good when I sold it as it did when I first painted it. The buyer even commented on how neat and clean the bilge looked. There are many ways you can go the above was what I went with due to money, time, and avalibility. You prob already know but now is an excelent time to make sure everything is good order as far as bilge pump pad, drain plug hole, wire managers, blower hose mounts, etc all that stuff you can't really get to once the engine and drive are back in. good luck
