Mold trouble ladies and gentlefishers!

Fish Mode · 03-17-2006, 09:15 PM

Hey all, Mold trouble for me, and this is the first year I've had this boat and of any boat of this size in a long time. I need some help on some mold problems I'm having only on the front portions of my canopy. NOT good...

Help? what can I do to take it ALL away or at least give me some hints to satisfy myself in killing these disgusting molds...uhhhh :tongue:

Thanks all for the hints and backup...Fish Mode

Moldy45 · 03-17-2006, 09:28 PM

not all Molds are bad :grin: :grin: :tongue:

Fish Mode · 03-17-2006, 10:05 PM

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not all Molds are bad :grin: :grin: :tongue:

Sorry moldy, I didn't mean you

Anyone here have an advice for me?

ReelAttitude · 03-17-2006, 10:35 PM

antibacterial soap and water (dishsoap)

after spray with a solution of about 50-50 vinegar and water
this will help to prevent the mould from returning

pugetplunker · 03-18-2006, 06:04 AM

i used chlorx kitchen cleaner and then put one of these in the boat and have not had any mold return http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...001/743/379/12

Road Rage · 03-18-2006, 08:27 AM

I second what PugetPlunker said, or you can dilute a tablespoon of bleach in a gallon of water and use a sponge or rag to apply. Don't just slop it on there though. Make sure you wring-out the sponge/rag, and apply lightly.

Draggin' Bait · 03-18-2006, 10:14 AM

We take our canvas top off for the winter and store it in the house for the offseason. During the fishing season if mold starts we deal with it with a household cleaner that contains bleach, then leave it in the sun a couple of days to really dry it out. Canvas is ten years old now and still doing well. Good luck.

KChookem · 03-19-2006, 06:45 AM

Here is a product I saw advertized in "Go Boating" magazine... 'Moldaway' distributed by the company called Yacht Brite Products, (Yachtbrite is the website).

'Moldaway' is touted as an enzyme-based, oxygenating, multipurpose powder that kills mold spores. It is non-toxic and biodegradable powder that is mixed with water. Good for washed down drains and scuppers too.

$12.00 for 12 oz container that makes 4 gallons.

freespool · 03-19-2006, 10:23 AM

Last winter my sled molded really bad, I had to scrub the inside of the top to get all the blue/green mold out of there.
This winter I used one of those RV dehumidifiers, the unit plugs into 110v power.
What a differance from the last winter, also it smells alot better.

salmon hugger

Best Fishes · 03-20-2006, 06:39 AM

I knew a "mold expect" that sold a product which was mainly iodine in water. It killed the spores quickly without any staining, just a few drops per pint.
Best Fishes