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Picking up new '23 Scarab 165 ID this weekend, minimum accessories req. help

Something else I've done to maximize space too. Some stuff I don't use often... I put it in a draw string bag and velcro tied it to some random anchor points that hold cables in place around the battery. So it holds higher up and frees up more space as well.
 
Luc, big question:

What do you use to wash, dry, polish/wax your boat?

Boat came home dirty from the dealer and has some rough non shiny patches underneath the hand rails and lots of fine scratches around the top perimeter: boat was in the showroom for couple months and probably had lots of kids etc. climbing in and over the side rails. I use Meguires products on my personal cars but I know that fiberglass/gelcoat is a whole different animal so don't want to ruin the finish by using an inappropriate product to get those hazed and scratched areas out
 
Obviously lots of this is up to personal preference. Lots of opinions.

To clean the stains on the hull, I use Spray Nine boat bottom cleaner. I tested many and this one works the best. Wet, spray, lightly scrub in with a soft bristle brush, let it work a few min and pressure washer off.

To remove scratches, same as a car. In fact, gelcoat is even tougher (but it CAN still burn if you put too much pressure/friction). Normal buffer with the usual compound. The grit level has to be adjusted to the depth of the scratches. You can even wet sand it and work your way too a finer compound to a fine polish. I've worked out major scraches out before. Once she's all scratch free (and that part takes a lof of work, don't underestimate that), then you can finish her off with either a wax or ceramic spray coating if you want it to last longer.

I use 303 on my plastics/vinyl fairly often to help protect the seats from sunscreen stains and sun damage.

I use my leaf blower to get the bulk of the water off and then wipe down the rest with a microber towel/shammy.

All of that being said, I treat my boat as a boat. Not as a showpiece. I don't go crazy. I don't overdo it. My boat has plenty of little scratches, dirt, etc. I periodically clean her up. Once a year I usually do a more thorough job, usually in the spring after I come out of hibernation. And I accept that it's a boat that will get dirty and worn over time. :)
 
You da Man Luc. Thanks so much and +1 on the 303 for the seats as recommended by Scarab in the manual :)
 
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