lisathomps
New Member
After our first day trip out with our 340 SD we weren't sure exactly what should get washed down.
We are in Gulf Water so we washed off the sides, bow, & swim platform with fresh water.
With our 19' Century we usually run fresh water through our outboard engine and we wash the whole boat down with fresh water while it's on our lift. We usually let it dry in the sun before putting the cover back on the center console and engine.
That said, I am looking to you experienced cruiser folk to get a better handle on maintaining our cruiser while in the beautiful yet harsh Gulf waters :grin:
We will have it bottom cleaned regularly as it sits in a slip in Tampa Bay but for now I am looking for gen'l maintenance advice that we can handle ourselves.
1) Leather seats on deck --can you just spray those down with fresh water. Is there a special cleaner one can use? What types of rags work best for wiping them down?
2) Snap down cloth mats on deck and in the cabin-- is there anything besides vacuuming to keep them clean? What if they get stained?
3) Control Station/Cabin Door -- just a damp cloth I would assume?
4) Wind Shield
5) Wood in cabin free of dust -- any special rags and cleaner?
6) Head & Kitchen & On-Deck Wet bar --what type of disinfectant can I use? I don't want any chemicals to get into the gray water/pump out area that shouldn't be there.
Thank you in advance!! :smt038
Lisa
We are in Gulf Water so we washed off the sides, bow, & swim platform with fresh water.
With our 19' Century we usually run fresh water through our outboard engine and we wash the whole boat down with fresh water while it's on our lift. We usually let it dry in the sun before putting the cover back on the center console and engine.
That said, I am looking to you experienced cruiser folk to get a better handle on maintaining our cruiser while in the beautiful yet harsh Gulf waters :grin:
We will have it bottom cleaned regularly as it sits in a slip in Tampa Bay but for now I am looking for gen'l maintenance advice that we can handle ourselves.
1) Leather seats on deck --can you just spray those down with fresh water. Is there a special cleaner one can use? What types of rags work best for wiping them down?
2) Snap down cloth mats on deck and in the cabin-- is there anything besides vacuuming to keep them clean? What if they get stained?
3) Control Station/Cabin Door -- just a damp cloth I would assume?
4) Wind Shield
5) Wood in cabin free of dust -- any special rags and cleaner?
6) Head & Kitchen & On-Deck Wet bar --what type of disinfectant can I use? I don't want any chemicals to get into the gray water/pump out area that shouldn't be there.
Thank you in advance!! :smt038
Lisa