Green Crap

[IdoraKeeper]

Hi All,

I took advantage of a rainy day in the upper 40's F in the PNW to attack the green crap that was proliferating on Idora. I made several discoveries. When it is semi cold and wet the slimy stuff comes off with much less effort. Idora does have teak decks so I only used soap and a rag and spong. It was quite satisfying to see her clean up so nice. I got half the deck done in one day and it has never looked better. The temp dropped that night so I will have to await a weather window to finish the job.

The best part was the looks of dismay from the folks coming down to check their dock lines. I was soaked and filthy.....but they knew deep down they should be doing the same.

Todd

[atoll]

have the same problem except it has got so prolific it has grown up the walls next to my boat and has large flowers that turn and watch me whilst i walk around the deck.

any idea what this green **** is,friends mutter "TRIFFIDS" and run

[IdoraKeeper]

Originally Posted by atoll

have the same problem except it has got so prolific it has grown up the walls next to my boat and has large flowers that turn and watch me whilst i walk around the deck.

any idea what this green **** is,friends mutter "TRIFFIDS" and run

I know, I know I just had to intervene before the floowers could bloom.

Todd

[hummingway]

The clouds lifted enough that I could see out the windows today so I went down to the boat. I've got a pretty good growth on the deck where some water pooled. Next week I thought I'd spend a few days on her working and playing. I'm reasonably sure things aren't in any danger of drying out anytime soon <groan> so I'll have a go at the green then. Thanks for telling us about it. It helps to know it won't be a grind.

[IdoraKeeper]

I did find that I could use an ultra dull shave hook to pull off the sticky spots that remained after washdown. I shudder to think what I will find when I pull off the sail covers next. But whatever it is it will be dealt with. For the longest time I thought some finishing chemicals had been spatered around. I now know it was natural chemicals and maybe a little diesel exhaust.

Todd

[boden36]

I occasionally spray our boat with a product (Think it is called '30 Seconds' over here) designed to fight moss on paths and house decks. Just spray it on and walk away.Works well.
Regards, Richard.