Boat, How to Acid Wash a Boat ? Part 1

How to Acid Wash a Boat ?

Barnacle, moss, and algae growth on your boat’s hull are not only very unsightly but if left unchecked, can lead to hull corrosion. They can cause drag in the water, resulting in low boat fuel efficiency, and they can degrade the value of your boat if you intend to resell it. Keeping your boat’s hull shiny and smooth is a must, and muriatic acid is a cheap alternative to help clean your boat‘s hull. Things you need Hose Garden
High-pressure nozzle
Safety glasses
Rubber gloves
muriatic acid (12 percent concentration)
spray bottle
Brush (soft bristles)

How to Acid Wash a Boat

How to Acid Wash a Boat

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1. spray the bottom of the boat with water using the hose with the high-pressure nozzle to loosen any dirt, mud, and sand.
2. Put on safety glasses and rubber gloves.
3. Fill the spray bottle with a 50/50 solution of muriatic acid and water.
4. Spray one side of the bottom of the boat the mixture thoroughly with muriatic acid using the spray bottle. Let the acid mixture soak into the bottom of the boat for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Clean the boat using the brush to thoroughly remove barnacles, slime, and moss growth.
6. Flush the bottom of the boat with water using the garden hose with the high-pressure nozzle.

7. Repeat steps 4-6 to clean the opposite side of the boat.

How to Acid Wash a Boat

How to Acid Wash a Boat Tips :

Wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting damaged. If any muriatic acid spills on your clothes or skin, hose the spot with water immediately.
Muriatic acid gives off vapors that can irritate the respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Work with it outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

How to Acid Wash a Boat


Make sure your spray pump is rated to handle acid. Some sprayers have metal parts inside the nozzle that can be damaged by acid.
Never mix muriatic acid with bleach. The mixture causes two toxic chlorine gases to form.

Profit, How to Acid Wash a Boat

If your Boat Is safe and clean you Can Go to Fishing Boat and if bass boat you can go faster. see you next time next tips