She's Ready ! (as she's going to get)

RidgeRunner

RidgeRunner

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Jan 25, 2017
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Chesapeake VA
Boat Info
Amberjack w/ Fishing Package. Full Camper Pkg. 3 ax. Trler. Standard Horizon 2200 VHF w/AIS No Mid
Engines
Single 350 MAG MPI B3
Man it's been a busy winter !!
But I think we're as close to ready as can be..:smt038
waxxed M2S.jpg
bildge2.jpg
 
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We have a new front runner in the "spotless bilge" category!
 
Steve195 said:
I noticed it too! It's really sad when people let their boats go to he!! like that!
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Guilty, someone's been slacking!!. I'd fire my detail 'crew',
but I need the work....:smt043
 
P.S. What works good for cleaning the actual bilge? I also seem to have some mildew on the rear corners of the transom / aft hull section. Product suggestions?
 
I really admire your achievement! I had all kinds of high hopes for working in the bilge this winter, but never got that far. My bilge doesn't look bad, but I really want it to get to this same level.
Do you spray your engine down with the Mercruiser preservative?
 
SeadawgVB said:
I had to go back and look at the pic, when I found the tiny blemish, I literally "laughed out loud". I'll be happy when my engine room looks 1/2 that good! That looks NEW!
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Jeff left a hanging curve ball over the plate so....

The boat is beautiful (as is the bilge) Jeff, I just could not help myself! - Welcome to CSR!
(especially since steaming the bilge was on my list for this winter and never got done)
 
I think you should replace your phone as the lens is dirtier than your bilge..LOL
 
Another one that spotted that drip under the oil filter-that's just being lazy and cutting corners.

HA! That looks awesome man good job!
 
I used several types of degreasers- simple green seems to do as good as any. Followed with a coat of armor-all type stuff.. As you can imagine, elbow grease is what really gets in the nooks an crannys.
The power plant gets a regular dose' of Silicon type product- The latest I've been using is a Yamaha marine version-
As tempted as I am to 'wax' the bilge, it seems a bit overboard.
even for me..
Also, note that my vessel stays OUTSIDE during the winter. so every, raindrop, pollen ball, and tree drippings gets a turn at my handi-work.. today, my boat is a nice hue of yellow....

SeadawgVB said:
P.S. What works good for cleaning the actual bilge? I also seem to have some mildew on the rear corners of the transom / aft hull section. Product suggestions?
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hakunamatata said:
Ridgerunner, you're my hero. I think that's the cleanest bilge I have ever seen!
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Thanks. I'll trade you a clean bilge with a 350 for a dirty one w/ a pair of 3126 cats. ?? lol, thanks again for the comp.
 
RidgeRunner said:
Thanks. I'll trade you a clean bilge with a 350 for a dirty one w/ a pair of 3126 cats. ?? lol, thanks again for the comp.
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Mine's a lot better then it was when I bought it. Spent a day in it cleaning a couple of weeks ago. Figure by the end of April she will be where I'll be happy with so must politely decline your offer!! :grin:
 
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