colind3782
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I have a Scrubbis which worked well but the head is now badly worn. Given the cost of a replacement I plan to cover the old head with astroturf or similar and see how that works. Results to be published in due course!
De-weeding afloat
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Snowgoose-1
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I can confirm that it will work fine.
Plum
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If you do not already have an offcut of AstroTurf you can buy small pieces as door mats, for example: https://www.homebase.co.uk/artifici...=thggps&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB
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PabloPicasso
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Okay, i had a go with a garden broom with a fender zip tied under the head.
It worked well enough clearing weed close to the waterline, but the handle was a bit short really for scrubbing.
I did try zip tying into to the boat hook, which was sort of ok, the zip ties didnt hold it in place for all that long.
But this approach, broom-head/fender/long pole definatly has potential
It worked well enough clearing weed close to the waterline, but the handle was a bit short really for scrubbing.
I did try zip tying into to the boat hook, which was sort of ok, the zip ties didnt hold it in place for all that long.
But this approach, broom-head/fender/long pole definatly has potential
colind3782
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Thanks for that! Saves me having to patent the idea!I can confirm that it will work fine.
PabloPicasso
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Well, that answers that question. I don't suppose salt water helps the life of the lance either.
Snowgoose-1
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It used to be fairly common to see a scrubbing diver in marinas . I get the feeling that they have either been banned for perhaps insurance reasons, or too expensive compared to a scrub in the slings.
Ilduceglider
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This should give you the idea, half a windsurfer wishbone, a wooden pad, a piece of pool noodle and a scrubbing pad of your choice. It works a treat, I think this is mark 111 
LiftyK
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I have success using a small pressure washer to clear the weed from just below the water line. I keep the nozzle just above the water and blast away. I've been pleased with the results. The antifoul is eroding so I go carefully. Summer build up occurs as the boat is ashore October and relaunched in November, freshly antifouled.
Chiara’s slave
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I swim once a week to keep us squeaky clean down below. It’s quite nice in the river, I have a wetsuit, and short swimming fins. I go over it with a scrubbing brush, then a nylon scourer as required.the centreboard and rudder are retracted on the mooring, I drop the board to clean the leading edge. By this time of year it’sca huge advantage over other boats. Our XOD is craned and jetwashed instead. Even a hint of slime on that is the difference between hero and zero. Half a knot if the bottom isn’t utterly spotless. So, if you're overtaken by a Dragonfly, it's not actually as fast as you think, you’re probably carrying an invisible speed regulator below your waterline. There's a lot of absolutely filthy boats out there, it slows you down and ruins your VMG to windward If sailing, and wastes fuel if you’re motoring. And a truly amazing and alarming amount.