Crusty looking boat

[22E6441]

Hey folks,

What do you make of this crusty looking stuff on the bottom of this boat? Is this a sign of something really bad?

http://picasaweb.google.ca/pmaloney/New#5309007616203583378

http://picasaweb.google.ca/pmaloney/New#5309007950559841762

Thanks.

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: Crusty looking boat

Thats just algae from sitting in the water all summer. I assume that is fresh water that is frozen below the boat.

It looks like the boat is normally in a wet slip and that algae grows on just about anything in the water. The boat should be hauled out every once and a while or at least at the end of the season to have it cleaned off. It takes a little muratic acid to get it off. It is kind of a messy job but not too difficult.

The real concern is if there is that much algae it is a sign that the owner didn't keep the boat maintained properly. There may also be some blistering of the gel coat and that may not be visible until after the algae is cleaned off.

 

[JB]

Re: Crusty looking boat

At first glance I would call that cosmetic deposits of maybe calcium or lime, but it may hide more ominous faults.

It is awful thick. Vinegar might take it off, but I would try Lime-Away first. Even with that it looks like a big job.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Crusty looking boat

it tells me that it is a very neglected boat, that got little of no use.

 

[mphy98]

Re: Crusty looking boat

that is just nasty

 

[phwrd]

Re: Crusty looking boat

Looks like you got a visit from the dough boy, but seeing that every think points to this being a neglected boat, that "Don't Panic" sign is quite appropriate.

It looks like a tree branch laying in a slow stream fed by a limestone source. Saw this in Northern Indiana growing up.

Maybe Lime-Away will work.

 

[dan t.]

Re: Crusty looking boat

I would try a high output pressure washer first

 

[H8tank]

Re: Crusty looking boat

One of the hydra foil fins is broke? This boat better be cheap, or free.

 

[mthieme]

Re: Crusty looking boat

I've seen worse. It can be cleaned up.