Damage in dry stack

[russ]

Arranged for my boat to be taken out of dry stack and put in the water this morning only to find rust spots over the stern.
It looks as if someone had used a disc cutter nearby showering my boat with filings which have now stuck into the gel coat leaving rusty spots. Not sure how this has happened when she's stacked high on the middle shelf. The boat below also had specs but luckily only into the shrink wrapping.
I've sent an email with attached photos to the marina manager. Hope he gets this sorted as I'm trying to sell the boat. Unfortunately I have potential buyers viewing tomorrow which could be lost if the marks can't be removed.
What recompense do you think I could expect from the marina?

 

[z1ppy]

Saxon wharf?

 

[russ]

Yes

 

[z1ppy]

Rust blown on the wind from the scrap yard..... Hopefully Mdl do the right thing.. After a week we put the big winter cover on the rib when there for the very same reason.

 

[Otter]

Oxylic acid - check marina shelves for any cleaning product with it in works wonders on rust - also get "bar keepers friend" if you can.

 

[Nick_H]

If it's only the stern then I'd guess it's a ten minute job with a cloth and some polish, and/or rust remover spray, so every chance the marina could sort it in time for your viewing tomorrow, depending on when the viewing is of course.

 

[wipe_out]

Had a similar issue in Brighton a couple of years ago.. Smtarbright rust stain removed cleaned it up pretty effortlessly..

 

[Whitelighter]

Interesting that your question is not 'how do I get rust stains off my boat' but 'how much compo can I get from MDL'

 

[petem]

Rust blown on the wind from the scrap yard..... Hopefully Mdl do the right thing.. After a week we put the big winter cover on the rib when there for the very same reason.

If it's from a scrap yard then is it really the fault of MDL? We used to keep our boat in Port Solent and it used to get soot on it which I was told was from Fawley. Should I have expected Premier to clean my boat?

I think the solution here is to buy some Starbrite rust remover and sort it out.

 

[petem]

Oxylic acid - check marina shelves for any cleaning product with it in works wonders on rust - also get "bar keepers friend" if you can.

Bar Keepers Friend is quite abrasive so I'd avoid it if possible.

 

[russ]

Interesting that your question is not 'how do I get rust stains off my boat' but 'how much compo can I get from MDL'

No compensation wanted, just want them to rectify it. This is the second time now. The first being oil stains on mine and one other.
I don't think its the scrappy next door as there was also a rusty ring mark and dirt marks where something had been leant against the gel coat. Don't know how when she's up in the middle rack all be it at the very end. They do have a huge steel vessel in the yard which does tower above the rack but its seems too far away and my stern faces away from it.

 

[lisilou]

I would expect them to make good and I'm sure MDL will see you right on that score. If they can't do it before the viewing, can you postpone?
As for how it happened...was it put straight into the rack from the water or was she left on the hard for a while? I'd be pretty pissed off if this happened a lot so I would ask them to see what measures they can take to prevent it happening again.
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[volvopaul]

Just washed my boat this afternoon, third time this year, it's covered in road grime I'd say from the M27, let me know if you get some compo from MDL I might try it with Hampshire highways dept.

On a serious note I'd suggest a move from the dry stack as I hear it's not the cleanest place when the winds in the direction of Shamrock too.

 

[Jim@sea]

Of course if your boat is getting covered by airborne metal filings, you are also breathing them in, perhaps a photo of the damage to the boat and a phone call to the Health & Safety may help to reduce the problem, especially as more than one boat is effected.

 

[Momac]

Bar Keepers Friend Power Cream, which doesn't seem to me to be particularly abrasive, would be the first product I would reach for. Apply it and leave it on a few minutes.

 

[Solitaire]

The Itchen is a commercial river! The whole environment is air laden. Since moving down to the Hamble my rib needs cleaning less often.

 

[VicS]

Oxalic acid will remove rust stains but it does not work very well when very cold ( below 10C) so this time of year will be a problem,

You will find Y10 on the chandlers shelves which is basically a gel containing oxalic acid. This is what I would use rather than barkeepers freind

You can make your own version by buying oxalic acid crystals ( easy to find internet sources) making a near saturated solution with warm water and thickening it with wallpaper paste.

If the rust stains are due to nearby use of grinding or cutting equipment and the little metal particles have embedded themselves into the surface while still hot the rust stains will keep returning until the metal particles are gone. If this is the case you will see the little metal particles at the centre of the stains with the aid of a magnifying glass.

Take care oxalic acid is toxic, will burn sensitive skin and is harmful if absorbed through the skin. Gloves and goggles are essential . Wash any splashes off exposed skin without delay.

Oxalic acid is also almost the magic potion for removing general grime.

 

[Ian h]

Rust blown on the wind from the scrap yard..... Hopefully Mdl do the right thing.. After a week we put the big winter cover on the rib when there for the very same reason.

I am at Saxon too, thats why i also keep an all over cover on the boat all year round, MDL should be keeping an eye on the scrap yard whom are meant to have measures in place to keep the dust down. Speak to Jonathan at Shamrock and ask where they are with the scrap yard and what measures should be in place.

 

[Ian h]

Of course if your boat is getting covered by airborne metal filings, you are also breathing them in, perhaps a photo of the damage to the boat and a phone call to the Health & Safety may help to reduce the problem, especially as more than one boat is effected.

Good luck with that 1 . From what I hear the scrap yard is a law unto its self, Also remember that Saxon is under the flight path from Southampton Airport.

 

[longjohnsilver]

Oxylic acid - check marina shelves for any cleaning product with it in works wonders on rust - also get "bar keepers friend" if you can.

Agree with both of those, a good strong solution of oxalis acid should do the trick within minutes, mix with wallpaper paste if on a vertical surface to prevent it running off.