How do I remove the yellow waterline stain (pretty bad one)

[Roland Huberdault]

I'm looking to get rid of my yellow stain at the waterline of my newly purchased Typhoon, the stain is under the transon, maybe from the outboard? It's pretty bad I need HELP! Thanks.



pdq@midcoast.com

[Jerry J Commisso]

Hi Roland,
I have used a product called (On & OFF) it's made by Mary Kate products. It can be found in both Boat/US and West Marine. It does a great job just follow the directions. Strong stuff but the label says it's biodegradable!

Good luck
Jerry
CD 30c CHELSEA ROSE

I'm looking to get rid of my yellow stain at the waterline of my newly purchased Typhoon, the stain is under the transon, maybe from the outboard? It's pretty bad I need HELP! Thanks.

liasboat@aol.com

[Bob Pence]

I'm looking to get rid of my yellow stain at the waterline of my newly purchased Typhoon, the stain is under the transon, maybe from the outboard? It's pretty bad I need HELP! Thanks.

When working at The River Forest Marina and Shipyard in Belhaven, N.C. we used Wink, you can buy it at Food Lion. Just squirt it on, wait a couple of minutes, wipe off and rinse.



sixpence@dmv.com

[matt cawthorne]

Roland,
You can find a product called Y-10 in most boating stores. It will take stains out that moderate compounding won't. It is a jelly that you wipe on and let sit for a few minutes. Just watch the stains disappear.

Matt



mcawthor@bellatlantic.net

[Paul D.]

While working in a boatyard last season, an old boat repair guy let me in on a few tips. I found muriatic acid the strongest stuff to remove stains. Sponge it on, let it bubble up and hose it off. Repeat if needed. Don't breathe or get it on you! If you want a greener alternative, try lemon juice in the same fashion. I used these two on many boats last year and didn't spend much money.

Good Luck, I have a Typhoon as well.

Paul Danicic
HORNET #1178
MPLS MN



nyeme001@tc.umn.edu

[eric]

I had the same problem on Allia. I used Rubbing Compound from West Marine a few weeks ago and it came off without much trouble at all. I used a varriable-speed drill with a buffing pad, but I think I could have gotten the yellow out even without the electric help.

Some before and after photos are here: http://dobravoda.tripod.com/Allia_CD25/index.html

[Don S.]

The ONLY way to go!!
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA!~~
CD25D #189
with a clean waterline in Greenwich Cove

Roland,
You can find a product called Y-10 in most boating stores. It will take stains out that moderate compounding won't. It is a jelly that you wipe on and let sit for a few minutes. Just watch the stains disappear.

Matt

don@cliggott.com

[Mikie Q.]

I'm looking to get rid of my yellow stain at the waterline of my newly purchased Typhoon, the stain is under the transon, maybe from the outboard? It's pretty bad I need HELP! Thanks.

I don't know about anyone else, but I use toilet bowel cleaner.
Works great and it's cheap

[Roland]

Thanks for all your help!!!
Roland



pdq@midcoast.com

[bill hardie]

I'm looking to get rid of my yellow stain at the waterline of my newly purchased Typhoon, the stain is under the transon, maybe from the outboard? It's pretty bad I need HELP! Thanks.

We sail on the St. Johns in NEFlorida. It's brown forever from tannin coming out of the orange groves down south. Next time you run to the store for limes for your rum and coke, get a bag of lemons and rub a slice of fresh lemon over the stains. Drink some of your rum and coke, then do it again and rinse...........



billh7@aol.com