Winterization Prep - Cleaning Bilge

[Taxus812]

I have been slowly prepping my boat for her winter nap. The entire boat is clean and has a nice coat of wax. The cushions, equipment and carpet are removed and in storage. I was thinking it may be a good idea to clean my bilge and get the moldy slimy black crap out before covering. (thinking is that will be a breeding ground for mold elsewhere)


My boat is a 2002 180 Horizon OB. So there isn't much room to get into the bilge area with a brush.

I was looking at all the products to use.
bilge clean - iboats

Dose anyone have any experience in using these before winter preparation ?

 

[crabby captain john]

Re: Winterization Prep - Cleaning Bilge

Easy way to clean bilge is to pour some bilge cleaner and water in the bilge on the way back to the dock and let it slush around, then drain. Since you are done for the winter do the same while on the trailer and drive it around the block a while, drain -- nice and clean inside.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Winterization Prep - Cleaning Bilge

Easy way to clean bilge is to pour some bilge cleaner and water in the bilge on the way back to the dock and let it slush around, then drain. Since you are done for the winter do the same while on the trailer and drive it around the block a while, drain -- nice and clean inside.

+1....

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Winterization Prep - Cleaning Bilge

just don't use chlorox; it's corrosive

 

[rallyart]

Re: Winterization Prep - Cleaning Bilge

I've had great luck with Starbrite. I use it every year.