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Removing algae from the hull, AND from the jet ports

Pete3024

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Hello guys,

After my first summer with my SX240 on the lake, I pulled it to find a good build up of algae on the hull, as well as in and around the jet ports/thrusters.
Firstly, any product recommendations for removing from the hull aside from muriatic acid, snobol, Lysol etc?
Secondly, the acidity of the above mentioned products concerns me when it comes to the metal construction of the thrusters. Any alternative products I should be using on those?
Good old elbow grease, soap, and water hasn't put a dent in it!
 

swatski

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Hello guys,

After my first summer with my SX240 on the lake, I pulled it to find a good build up of algae on the hull, as well as in and around the jet ports/thrusters.
Firstly, any product recommendations for removing from the hull aside from muriatic acid, snobol, Lysol etc?
Secondly, the acidity of the above mentioned products concerns me when it comes to the metal construction of the thrusters. Any alternative products I should be using on those?
Good old elbow grease, soap, and water hasn't put a dent in it!
Starbrite Hull Cleaner or any similar product containing oxalic acid.

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Pete3024

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Starbrite Hull Cleaner or any similar product containing oxalic acid.

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Will that not tarnish the metal jet thrusters and components though?
 

swatski

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Will that not tarnish the metal jet thrusters and components though?
Those products, especially Starbrite, will not turnish SS or aluminum. As far as corrosion - it is a weak acid so yes if you leave it there - not rinsed - it is probabably not great. Not more destructive than salt water but definitely flush after the wash. Much much less corrosive than muriatic acid.

That stuff is wonderful and works like a charm. I think you will be surprised.

 

Pete3024

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Ok great, thanks very much. 1 gallon ordered!
 
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