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by admin on Apr.23, 2009, under Motorboats, Sailing Yachts
Boat Cleaning - Getting Sails Cleaned
by admin on Apr.23, 2009, under Sailing Yachts
Having seen a large number of sales covered in rust stains, salt stains, mud, blood and whatever else the rough conditions onboard a yacht can throw at is I can safely say that conventional valeting isn’t great at the best of times.
Most Yachties take off their sails assuming that by taking them to the sailmaker they will be looking after them.
Well, Yes, it probably is better than leaving them to become host to mould and mildew.
However, bear in mind that most sailmakers outsource their valeting - very few people are aware of the harmful processes which the sails undergo. Often they are soaked in bleach and then pressure washed with a cold high pressure hose.
I have some good news for you however, NovoSail came up with a new concept and some high-tech machinery that not only carefully deep cleans the sail cloth but also treats it with a waterproofing agent. They have a factory in Southampton - although the firm is part of a larger organisation with offices across Europe.
If you aren’t convinced by their website then give them a call and arrange to pop down there and see the system in action.
This is how sails should be treated.
Getting rid of Rust Stains- should I use Oxalic Acid?
by admin on Apr.23, 2009, under Uncategorized
If you have heavy orange rust stains on your gelcoat then Oxalic Acid is good for removing them.
I cannot reccommend mixing concentrations, however you should find the relevant information on the box of crystals.
Be aware that Oxalic Acid is highly toxic - to humans and to fish. Even in low concentrations this harmful chemical kills fish. Use it on the spots and try to avoid contamination with water. There is a product called Y10 which has the active ingredient within a paste to avoid spilliage - this may suffice in most cases.
RYA’s advice on cleaning your motor boat or yacht
by admin on Apr.23, 2009, under Motorboats, Sailing Yachts
We all know that sometimes elbow grease is just not enough to get a boat looking spick and span, and there are an enormous range of products on the market to help with the cleaning required. Whether you clean your boat in the water or on land, boat cleaning products may end up in local water courses and eventually the coastal and marine environment. Products used on boat hulls and decks often contain chlorine, ammonia, potassium hydroxide and solvents, all potentially harmful to the aquatic environment. Raising awareness of the potential impacts of these products and the ‘friendly’ alternatives available is very important.
Currently there is no specific legislation in place to regulate the use of cleaning agents or paints and varnishes on recreational craft in UK coastal waters. However general provisions under the Water Resources Act 1991 regulate any polluting matter entering controlled waters and this legislation applies to all marine businesses.
Soaps, detergents and bleaches should be used with caution and sparingly ensuring that only small residues enter the water. This is also applicable to the cleaning agents used in galleys and sea-toilets, which will drain or flush into the water. Most standard detergents contain phosphates which, when released in water, act as a fertiliser and can cause algal blooms leading to oxygen depletion which in severe cases can suffocate aquatic life. Products used on boat hulls and decks can also contain chlorine, ammonia, potassium hydroxide and solvents as well as other chemicals that can all affect the way wildlife feeds, breathes and breeds.
However, there are now an increasing number of ‘environmentally-friendly’ cleaning products on the market and these should be used wherever available. The Green Blue has a wide range of practical advice which is easy to put into practice and can be found on the website. To find out more about specific ‘environmentally – friendly’ products you can visit the Green Directory where you will find information on a wide range of products which will help you reduce your impact on the environment.
http://www.rya.org.uk/KnowledgeBase/environment/Pages/AdviceonCleaningYourBoat.aspx
Litigation
by admin on Feb.19, 2009, under Uncategorized
If for any reason you end up in a position where by you need to make a claim against a business or individual, you may be held back by the potential costs which could ultimately fall against you. The Judge provides after the event insurance solutions for all types of litigation cases.
