How to properly cleanse your boat

If you’re a homeowner of a boat the boat you own is likely to be among your most sought-after assets. Making sure your boat is in good shape is a priority to protect your investment. It is important to understand how to wash your boat to ensure it stays in the best condition possible.

It is essential to have the right tools used for routine cleaning. Microfiber cloths, stain remover, vinyl cleaner as well as a soft bristle toothbrush and other things that keep it neat and clean.

A clean and well-maintained boat will extend the life of the equipment that is on board, so you can able to enjoy your boat longer and earn the most money when the time comes to trade it in for a new vessel. Let’s review a few items you’ll need in mind when you think about how to clean your boat.

Make sure you have all the boat cleaning equipment you’ll require to finish the job correctly. There’s nothing worse than putting in the hours to find out you’ll need to repeat the process once more, or, even more importantly the boat is damaged.

Essential equipment and supplies you’ll require

  • Soft bristle brush
  • Towel, Shammy Leather, or dry towel or
  • Washing your boat (Phosphate free)
  • Fiberglass polish
  • Boat wax

Begin by tapping the waterline of the boat, making sure not to be able to get any debris on the underside or remove the antifouling as you clean.

Then, give your boat a good wash with fresh water, and then apply the boat wash generously with a soft bristle brush. Make sure you’ve scrubbed every boat, and try to improve the aesthetics of substantial marks using a stain remover.

After the process is completed Rinse the boat once more to eliminate any soapsuds that may be left on. You can purchase an excellent boat wash from PS7 to PS14 from various outdoor stores or chandleries. The most well-known brands are Starbite, 3M, and Boat Outfitters. And if you like doing your bit for Mother Nature, there are also a number of environmentally-friendly boat cleaning products you can get your hands on.

Beware of using household cleaners like washing-up liquid to clean your boat as it will scratch the existing wax layers off your boat, which means that you’ll need to apply wax to it more often in the future. Washing-up liquids aren’t intended for marine use and can cause harm to waterways.

With a clean cloth, apply a uniform coat of polish to your vessel. Once you’ve covered the boat completely, wipe it down with a dry rag or towel, helping to remove any dust that may have accumulated on the boat prior to applying the wax. A great boat polish can set you back up to PS18 with several brands that provide good products.

The next thing on the list is to make circular motions, you should cover your boat with wax. Make sure you don’t overlook any patches as the wax is what will give you that fantastic glossy finish. When you’re finished, you can go over the wax using a dry towel to reveal an amazingly clean hull that looks as good as new. It’s possible to purchase a quality boat wax for somewhere between PS10 and PS20 from chandleries or outdoor stores.