Post by: CP on July 19, 2023, 02:27:40 PM
It’s an aluminum boat (RH Pro V 16) with the decking that leaves a small crack between the deck boards and the boat sides. The drain plug is also not flush with the hull so there is always a bit water in the bilge that won’t drain out. Smells like something crawled in there and died. :puke:
Any suggestions short of pulling the decking?
I’m sure there is some sort of floatation foam in there and I don’t want to hurt that. Would bleach water be Ok?
Post by: fishngamereaper on July 19, 2023, 02:44:13 PM
Mix a bunch into a couple 5 gallon buckets with water... Put the plug in, turn off bilge pump and pour it all over your deck and into the bilge.
Drive around let it slosh really good.
Post by: Parasite on July 19, 2023, 03:17:24 PM
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Post by: highside74 on July 19, 2023, 04:35:54 PM
Post by: CP on July 19, 2023, 04:47:49 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on July 19, 2023, 05:00:25 PM
It'll degrade spray foam flotation and could also loosen the glue on your Marine vinyl...
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 19, 2023, 06:50:48 PM
I used to do simple green
Simple green has corrosion causing compounds in it, be carful to get it well flushed if using it.
The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times for unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes.
Post by: MADMAX on July 19, 2023, 06:57:15 PM
Learn something everyday 👍I used to do simple green
Simple green gas corrosion causing compounds in it, be carful to get it well flushed if using it.
The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times for unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 19, 2023, 07:29:35 PM
Learn something everyday 👍I used to do simple green
Simple green gas corrosion causing compounds in it, be carful to get it well flushed if using it.
The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times for unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes.
That’s why the Navy doesn’t use it on aircraft/ships.😉
Post by: MADMAX on July 19, 2023, 08:05:47 PM
YeaLearn something everyday 👍I used to do simple green
Simple green gas corrosion causing compounds in it, be carful to get it well flushed if using it.
The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times for unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes.
That’s why the Navy doesn’t use it on aircraft/ships.😉
Tolulene and dry cleaning solvent are much safer🥴😵
Post by: Alchase on July 19, 2023, 09:55:46 PM
“Oh man, does my bilge stink!”
I can us that in so many situations!
Best thread of title ever :tup:
:chuckle:
Post by: blackpowderhunter on July 20, 2023, 06:34:17 AM
there is an aircraft version of simple green that is safe to use, but the off the shelf stuff, nope.I used to do simple green
Simple green has corrosion causing compounds in it, be carful to get it well flushed if using it.
The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact times for unprotected or unpainted aluminum surfaces should be kept as brief as the job will allow - never for more than 10 minutes.
this is one of the main reasons i dunk my boat into the lake to run the motors after salt fishing, and in doing so i pull the plug and let the bilge area fill with fresh water which helps rinse it out.
Post by: buckfvr on July 20, 2023, 10:08:26 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on July 20, 2023, 10:14:17 AM
Sounds like that may be a bit of a project.
Post by: Angry Perch on July 20, 2023, 10:22:09 AM
From 14 years of professional detailing... you have to remove the source of the smell before you can address the smell itself.
Sounds like that may be a bit of a project.
Agreed. In this case however, the source is/ may simply be stagnant, nasty bilge water. In order to overcome the issue with the dain not being flush with the bottom of the hull, I'd suggest letting a hose run on low and leaving the plug out to flush things out.
Post by: GASoline71 on July 20, 2023, 12:02:50 PM
I'd start with lemon joy
Mix a bunch into a couple 5 gallon buckets with water... Put the plug in, turn off bilge pump and pour it all over your deck and into the bilge.
Drive around let it slosh really good.
This is what I would start with too. Lemon Joy also won't put any chemical smell in your boat. Which, whether or not it's an old fisherman's tale, will "scare" fish away was what I've been told. :dunno:
So I've always used Lemon Joy on anything fishing boat or fishing related. We clean all of our dodgers/flashers and other salmon trolling gear with lemon joy as well.
Gary
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 20, 2023, 12:04:57 PM
Post by: birddogdad on July 20, 2023, 01:51:19 PM
Post by: CP on July 21, 2023, 11:29:46 AM
I may pull the aft deck section at some point and see what’s going on in there. I don’t have to remove the center console to get that section out.
Post by: CP on July 21, 2023, 04:26:51 PM
As the day got warmer, the stink got worse. So, I bit the bullet and pulled the deck board. Nasty.
I'll have to fix it so this doesn't happen again.
Post by: Parasite on July 21, 2023, 05:09:35 PM
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Post by: rainshadow1 on July 22, 2023, 02:16:16 PM
Post by: GWP on July 22, 2023, 02:31:06 PM
Post by: CP on July 22, 2023, 03:05:56 PM
Soooo, the cracks between boards are not that big. How did it get in there?
That’s a good question. My best guess is that he made his way to the back of the boat while I was preoccupied with his buddies, then he squeezed through the cutout where the motor cables go through the deck.
I’m going to plug that up with something.
Anyway, the boat smells like apple blossoms now. Hasn’t been this clean in a long time.
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 22, 2023, 03:27:49 PM
I would say something that smells fresh and kills bacteria would be your mix. Maybe bleach and pinesol mixed in gallons of water.
Mixing bleach with pine sol can produce toxic fumes and burn your skin. Don't without gloves and great ventilation. White vinegar might also be a good bacteria killer.
Post by: Cylvertip on July 22, 2023, 04:41:31 PM
Post by: highside74 on July 22, 2023, 05:34:59 PM
I would say something that smells fresh and kills bacteria would be your mix. Maybe bleach and pinesol mixed in gallons of water.
Mixing bleach with pine sol can produce toxic fumes and burn your skin. Don't without gloves and great ventilation. White vinegar might also be a good bacteria killer.
Darn science
Post by: CP on July 22, 2023, 06:50:02 PM
I would say something that smells fresh and kills bacteria would be your mix. Maybe bleach and pinesol mixed in gallons of water.
Mixing bleach with pine sol can produce toxic fumes and burn your skin. Don't without gloves and great ventilation. White vinegar might also be a good bacteria killer.
Darn science
When I was in basic training, a guy with dorm cleaning duty mixed a big bucket of bleach, ammonia and soap in the utility closet. He passed out while stirring the brew. Luckily, I saw his feet sticking out of the closet door and another trainee and I drug him outside and called the medics. He lived to clean another day.
Post by: Fidelk on July 22, 2023, 06:54:10 PM
Well, lookie here, 2-week-old bilge crab.
As the day got warmer, the stink got worse. So, I bit the bullet and pulled the deck board. Nasty.
I'll have to fix it so this doesn't happen again.
Old Bay seasoning is the cure.
Post by: L-ofalab on August 02, 2023, 02:34:25 PM
Post by: CP on August 03, 2023, 11:29:18 AM
You can get the last bit of water out of your bilge by hanging a small piece of wet cloth out about 2" and the rest pushed inside. There will be a trickle of water running off the cloth almost like a syphon and it will take out all the water it contacts. I helped remove weeks old decaying crab from a bilge before, barfed, and could not stop gagging
Thanks for the tip; I'll give that a try.