How to clean the non-skid deck? Stains and don't-know-what spills?

[tavacska]

Just trying to clean up a 1977 boston whaler 17 ft.
The last owner has a lot spills over the back deck. And a lot stains here and there. The whole floor is covered with diamond shaped non-skid gelcoat. Some people say if the floor is ok, don't bother re-coating it.

There must be a good way to refresh or clean the deck floor, please help.
And here attached is some pictures.

 

[dingbat]

Depends on what made the stains.

Blood, guts and leaf stains come out with clorox. I keep a bottle of Clorox cleanup on board for spot clean up.

i use Marykate non-skid cleaner for day to day clean up. Follow the directions on the bottle.

If that doesn’t do it, Atwood bottom cleaner diluted 75% will remove just about anything else.

Once clean, Woodie wax non-skid wax will keep it clean. Follow the directions on the bottle to a tee. Too much isn’t a good thing

 

[tavacska]

Thanks, dingbat, that's a lot information.

I believe it can be some poly resin stain or left over. It's like a crystal, and some can break to pieces. I used heat gun to soft it but not a good result. I will try your staff and keep it as a cleaning routine. Thanks.

 

[tavacska]

Well, I can't find Attwood bottom cleaner, only attwood instant hull cleaner.
But interestingly, "Attwood bottom cleaner" googles you on-and-off hull and bottom cleaner, seems to be a very high rated and strong/toxic cleaner. Maybe I should take that for a try.

 

[dingbat]

Well, I can't find Attwood bottom cleaner, only attwood instant hull cleaner.
But interestingly, "Attwood bottom cleaner" googles you on-and-off hull and bottom cleaner, seems to be a very high rated and strong/toxic cleaner. Maybe I should take that for a try.

Atwood instant hull cleaner is the stuff.

On-off is nasty stuff. Used it once. Over kill in 98.5% of the time

 

[Woodonglass]

I know this may sound unlikely but... The Dollar Tree has a Cleaner called AWESOME. It is!!!

https://www.dollartree.com/bulk/Awesome-Cleaner