After owning 10 boats..... '89 Malibu, '93 Nautique, and now on my 8th Tige..... I have used nothing but 100% vinegar. Yes...it strips wax over time.....but everyone of my boats no matter the age or number of hours on the water, they've always looked in showroom condition. By the way....ever read closely as to what exactly is in a jug of "white vinegar"? It's 5% acid.....95% water. There really is no need for extra "cutting" of the product with more water, unless you're trying to economize on your $3 a gallon vinegar. Another thing I've used for years, is a mix of 2 or 3 ounces of Murphy's Oil Soap to 24 ounces of water in a spray bottle for the upholstery. It cleans, protects, and doesn't leave a greasy residue other cleaners leave behind. No matter the number of hours on the boat......between those 2 items......all my boats have looked every bit as good, as the day I bought them. Diggs.....you've got a great idea too....I have heard that works quite well too. I knew a guy years ago that did kind of the same thing, but he used a very small amount of Armor-All in his mix. He had an '82 Mastercraft that looked like showroom condition even 10 years later using his method. Have a few of those "Absorber" chamois in your boat, hit it with the vinegar on the ramp. Roll those towels up, and put them in the tube wet. They won't mold or mildew. When they get dirty, wash 'em.....put them in the tubes again damp, and they are ready for the next time. I've actually got 5 of them in my boat....that way everyone can help. It's really heartbreaking to see so many boats out there, new and used alike, that for just an extra 10 or 15 minutes on the ramp, will keep the boat looking great.....and also holding it's sex-appeal value, and monetary value for re-sale if you so desire.
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