Eco-friendly boat wash

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Hi all,

Firstly I'm relatively new to the boating world, and to this forum, so please excuse any stupid questions!

I've recently started becoming conscious that every time I wash my GRP boat all the suds and residue from the washing liquid are being washed straight into the sea, I've been doing some research and it seems as though this is definitely not good for the wildlife!

My question is, has anybody ever used any of the eco-friendly boat wash products out there? And if so, have you had good results with them?

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
lee337 said:
it seems as though this [detergent] is definitely not good for the wildlife!
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Neither is antifouling paint, washing up liquid, shampoo, bleach, engine oil, diesel ...

On the other hand, your contribution to the demise of all ocean species will be minimal, so don't worry about it. I've never had any luck with any eco-friendly products at home, so I doubt they work any better on the boat.
 
lee337 said:
Hi all,

Firstly I'm relatively new to the boating world, and to this forum, so please excuse any stupid questions!

I've recently started becoming conscious that every time I wash my GRP boat all the suds and residue from the washing liquid are being washed straight into the sea, I've been doing some research and it seems as though this is definitely not good for the wildlife!

My question is, has anybody ever used any of the eco-friendly boat wash products out there? And if so, have you had good results with them?

Thanks in advance for any help!
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what do big ships with T.B.T antifouling discharge.
dont worry ;)
troll spray might do the trick
 
Some people don't wash their boats, he said guiltily. I do understand what you're saying, it is an avoidable pollution and in many harbours you could be prosecuted for it. My own experience of Ecover products in the home is that they are very good and cost effective. Unfortunately, I haven't tried their boatwash yet, so can't advise on that.

Rob.

P,S. It is interesting to note that current thinking is that using detergent to combat oil spills is counterproductive for the environment.
 
MartynG said:
made from citrus so thats environmentally frienly isnt it ?
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One would think so, but the data sheet says it's harmful to fish! It has surfactants, so it will mess with marine environment by lowering the surface tension.

Such Limonene based products are great for degreasing, and will even remove chewing gum and sticky labels. I must take some to the boat for the engine locker, but I'm not sure it's ideal for removing grime from the decks.
 
Detergent

Best option would be to use as little detergent as possible.
Yes antifouling paint is a real killer. I have had 2 dead patches in my lawn where I scraped A/f off the boat. When I scrub the boat there a great clouds of blue a/f coming away in the water. And that is supposed to be ecofriendly a/f. olewill
 
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