New invention for making it faster to wash a boat

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jmunro123

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Feb 2, 2008
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Gran Bend, Great Lakes
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2004 Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht
Engines
8.1's
I have not been at our boat in about 2 weeks and really noticed the dirt on the boat from the birds, dust etc. I did not have time to clean it today and will go back tomorrow and get that done. I was thinking 'what would make cleaning a boat faster'.

How about installing a new pressure washer pump in the engine compartment with a 50 foot high pressure hose connected and stored in the transom locker. Also in the the transom locker could be an an on/off switch. The water could come from the water tank or shore water. If the boat needs washing pull out the hose turn in it on and get at it. The whole boat could be done in 10 min.

I can see an issue if the pressure washer produced to much pressure and damaged the gelcoat but assuming that was managed I think it would work.

The water tank is 45 gallons full. Assuming the pressure washer takes 2 gallons per min that would be lots of water , infact it would likely only take half that much water max.

Thoughts, comments
 
Interesting idea but don't do it. Power washing is not for boats - you can blow seals on hatches and portlights, force water into crevices and cored areas.

Sometimes the old way is the best way! There is no substitute for the mop and brush..
Warren
 
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Is there a max psi that you shouuld use on a boat?
 
Avoid pointing even a hose nozzle at hatches, ports and deck hardware. Mist if you must. I have seen some really bad stuff (code for expensive!) happen with the uninformed using power washers. When I read your post I had to respond. One dock neighbour had to replace all of the hatch seals on a new Beneteau after using a power washer only once!

Shurhold make a mop system with interchangeable heads which is great for a fast wash. For a quick cleaning I use their deluxe synthetic chamois attachment - the handle when extended is long enough to reach the water from anywhere along my deck line, so I can dip, clean, and wring the accessory to remove surface dirt. Of course, there is no substitute for the bucket, boat soap, brush and hose routine for a really clean boat!

That's my 2cents, so get scrubbin'.
Warren
 
I hope this doesn’t come across as pretentious, but does your marina offer concierge services, that perhaps includes cleaning services?
 
Ah ha, hence the predicament! I see a lot of elbow grease in the near future…sorry.
 
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I would be happy with a quick way to just dry it. Smething like a semi-high-powered vacuum system, which would pulll all water off. Not just the water in big open expansions, but off of the stainless railing, the windless, around vent openings and around windows, etc.

:thumbsup:
 
Pseudomind said:
I would be happy with a quick way to just dry it. Smething like a semi-high-powered vacuum system, which would pulll all water off. Not just the water in big open expansions, but off of the stainless railing, the windless, around vent openings and around windows, etc.

:thumbsup:
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How 'bout a small, gas or electric leaf blower?
 
I used a small pressure washer to clean the non-skid on the deck and cockpit. Never had a problem but I'm always careful not to direct the stream towards any seals.

Best regards,
Frank
 
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