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Title: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Captain YARRR on Feb 25^th, 2011 at 8:34am

Hey all,

What does everyone use for getting Lake Travis residue off their outdrive? My marina forgot to pull my boat out of the water for *TWO WEEKS* at the end of the season and it's all nasty looking. Looks like someone sprayed that Christmas tree snow all over it.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Feb 25^th, 2011 at 12:24pm

Hey there,
I have in my portfolio a biodegradable, non acid based hull cleaner that will remove algae, scumming, lime/calcium deposit, spider poop etc.
The down side is that I only sell it in 5 gallon pails and it is dilutable up to 1:4 so in theory a 5 gal pail make 20 gallons of ready to use.

I would be willing to pour off for you to try if you like :)

Hula Hull Cleaner is now being used at Hurst Harbor Service and Five Star Marine.

Let me know if you would like to play with some.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by tex on Feb 25^th, 2011 at 8:09pm

Capt.
Is the marina not at fault for leaving it in the water shouldnt they try and clean it.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by nathan on Feb 25^th, 2011 at 9:24pm

simple green or CLR. or carb cleaner but it may take the paint off ;D. it is calcium residue

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Captain YARRR on Feb 28^th, 2011 at 8:39am

Hula Boat Care wrote on Feb 25^th, 2011 at 12:24pm:

That would be great, I'd love to give it a try.

Yeah Tex you are right, I asked them to do it...they didn't do it and I really don't feel like fighting with them over it. When I paid them to detail it they didn't do an amazing job either, so I'll just do it myself correctly.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Mar 7^th, 2011 at 11:53am

Will PM you to see how I can get product in your hands.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Mar 12^th, 2011 at 9:19pm

Good to meet you today and I appreciate you testing out the products. If you need a hand please let me know.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Mar 18^th, 2011 at 3:58pm

Hey Capt YARRR

Had a chance to demo the Hull Cleaner and tackle some stubborn water spots. I am attaching the before and after photos. I also used it this product to clean up SEA TOW's center console windscreen.

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Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Jonathan on Mar 27^th, 2011 at 9:12am

Nice results!

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by SEA TOW on Mar 27^th, 2011 at 10:10am

I should have taken some before & after pics of my outboards. I sprayed Hula Boat Care product on it, let it sit for a second, scrubbed with a brush & the residue came off like a champ!! Hit them with the Surf Away spray detailer after that, and man they look like new. I had some tows soon after cleaning, which never fails, but the water beaded right off, and they still look good as new. Highly recommended. :) My outboards looked white before. Now they are back to black!!

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Mar 27^th, 2011 at 10:54pm

I am excited you got excellent results. With continual use of Surf Away Spray Detailer the water repelling capability increases.

Thanks for the write up.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Captain YARRR on Mar 28^th, 2011 at 11:35am

That's impressive! I am hoping to get my boat cleaned up this Sunday and I'll give it a try. Hopefully my hull doesn't need much attention, but if it does I'll use it. So spray bottle is the way to go?

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Mar 28^th, 2011 at 11:48am

I gave SEA TOW some of my biodegradable hull cleaner to play with. I am currently selling it to the service marinas in 5 gal pails.

What I can do is break it down to 1 gal bottles and provide it to who needs it. It will go a long way as we used it diluted at 1:4, I can also pour it out in quarts if needed.

Just let me know what size you need and we can sort out pricing.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Mar 28^th, 2011 at 12:06pm

Sorry guys will also be available in quarts :)

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by In2Deep on Mar 29^th, 2011 at 8:42am

I'd be interested in a gallon. What's the price for that?
Thank you.
I2D

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Mar 29^th, 2011 at 10:29am

Hi I2D,

Hula Hull Cleaner -

Quarts: $19.99
Gallon: $32.99

Special pricing for Austin Boat Forum members will be 5% off these prices on this product.

I have having some labels printed up and will have product ready for delivery in a few days. I do have a label ready so if you need a gallon right away I can arrange for that instantly :)

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by In2Deep on Mar 30^th, 2011 at 5:27pm

Sign me up for a gallon. I can meet you anywhere, but if you're in the neighborhood of Lakeway Marina, that's very convenient. Weekends are best. Or if you find yourself in the downtown Austin area, I work in that vicinity. Thank you.

Title: Re: Getting residue off outdrive
Post by Hula Boat Care on Mar 30^th, 2011 at 9:46pm

I live close by Lakeway Marina and meet either Sat afternoon or anytime Sunday. Please PM me your phone number and I will call you to set up time and place etc.

Action Marine tested Hula Hull Cleaner and have placed an order to move away from the acid based product they are currently using.

Thank you for the order.