Diesel Pong

[sticky]

Boat has had leaking diesel tank for over four years with fuel lying in bilge. Any suggestions for removing odiferous emanations gratefully received,

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[kireonriley]

try toilet duck it works quite well after cleaning out the diesel just a few squirts on hull to run down into bilges Kieron

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[Bejasus]

Another suggestion........Cuprinol Bilge Cleaner. Worked for me.

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[davidwf]

Have heard it said that custard powder does the trick. Guess its the vanilla in it.

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[daveheaddon]

For me, Bilgex is quite superb and worth the extra money (it's like Fairy Liquid...more expensive but better quality and washes more dishes). You get what you pay for.

Also, I use one of those rolls of 'stuff' in the bilge each year which absorb oils. Dunno what its called but they cost c£10 for a length of roll which just fits my bilge and it does keep the bilge water MUCH cleaner and less pongy.

Dave

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[sticky]

Thanks for all your suggestions, I will try a bit of each and see how it goes.

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[claymore]

Once you've eradicated the source, gallons of boiling water and a strong brew of bilgex, flash pine, dettol and car shampoo - give it a really good possing then get a wet and dry vacuum and dry it all out - if possible get any hatches open so that fresh air can get in there. It may take a few goes and you may have to wash any cushions or soft fabrics on board as the stink may have pervaded them.

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