[Public-List] topside maintenance

[Mike Lehman]

It is possible that the wax is causing the brown stain. You may try a 
different brand. It is more likely, however, that the gel coat has become 
porous and the stain is caused by micro-organisms that get into the tiny 
pores and turn brown when they die off.

-----Original Message----- 
From: jirving104 at aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 3:57 PM
To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
Subject: [Public-List] topside maintenance


I still have the original gelcoat on my A30, and sail in fresh water (Lake 
Champlain).  Toward the end of the season, the hull just above the boot top 
is getting pretty brown.  Years ago, I used soft scrub to clean this area 
and I'm wondering if it was too abrasive.  Should I be compounding this 
area?  I put wax on every year, but I'm sure it doesn't last all season.


John Irving
Scotch Bonnet


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