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[George Dinwiddie]

John,

The best advice I can give you on the diesel smell is bilge cleaner (or 
liquid laundry detergent) and a high pressure hose.  As for the 
thru-hulls, if you're not reusing them, Mike Lehman recommends cutting 
them out with a sawzall.

  - George

Coolray wrote:
> Atalaya #87 currently rests in my backyard on the
> first step of her rescue. She was a derelict and is in
> bad shape. I apologize in advance for all the
> questions I'm sure you have answered before, but I
> have seen already the wealth of practical knowledge on
> the board and We are in dire need.
> 
> 1. Does anyone have any advice on cleaning and sealing
> the bilge/battery box areas, particularly to remove
> the diesel smell? I have removed the Universal m3-20.
> The old fuel filter & tank arrangement are coming out
> today. Flooring will go soon as she sat with 3 to 4
> inches of water above the floor for an unknown amount
> of time.
> 
> 2. All the thru-hulls need replacement. Most are
> rusted relics to be puzzled over by archaeologists
> excavating Tallahassee's remains a few hundred years
> from now. Any been there - done that advice is
> welcomed.
> 
> Thank you,
> John B. Cooler
> Atalaya #87

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