HULL CLEANERS AND POLISHES

[RJMRJM]

My Arends 33is36 years old and in very good condition but the gelcoat finish on the deckhas been showing fine oxidisation on the hull sides for some time. I have tried various types of cleaner and polishers but nothing keeps the hull sides clear and shiny clean for very long.I had the hull sides repainted about 5 years ago With our moderate Brisbane climate here the boat is used every weekend and gets a fresh water hose down after returning each time.The problem I think may be coming from the deck above or it is the paint job on the hull Anybod have any sujjestions how to keep my monohull shiney ???

[first.contact]

G'day mate,

I keep my Arends 33 in Townsville most of the year and feel your pain. Annually I give the topsides and deck a light acid wash, then hand polish over several days with 3M Marine Restorer and Wax. I then finish off the entire boat with Collinite Heavy Duty Paste Fleetwax. I get fairly good results and she stays looking swish until the summer heat really kicks in.

I only polish in the mornings when the air is cool and there is no direct sunlight heating the surfaces, so it takes me about a week floating alongside in the dinghy to do the entire yacht...

The following week I visit my chiropractor

I hope this helps.

[SV Melody]

first.contact - My main recollection of my time in Townsville was those mid afternoon winds going offshore in the summer. Turned the place into a city-sized hairdryer for a couple hours.. Good times

[RJMRJM]

Many thanks First Contact for that information.I will try the Collinite I use the two 3M products now. Ron