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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 07/24/2019 :  17:03:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Ran across this a few minutes ago.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/24/2019 :  20:55:48  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Gary,

Yeah, I have been considering buying it. We used to have a great deal at a nearby marina - They had a Tuesday Pressure Wash Special for $80. That was for lifting it out, pressure washing the bottom and dropping it back in. But this year - They cancelled the special and it now cost at least a couple of hundred bucks or more for same work. I was thinking of getting the Davis tool and give it a try, then maybe pressure wash it every other year. On the Potomac River, we only have to deal with slime and Hydrilla, no barnacles. So, using an ablative or copolymer bottom paint is good usually for 4 years before having to be hauled out to the maintenance yard for another bottom painting.

This year, I am having the marina pressure wash it...probably in a week or two. But I also want to check about what a diver costs to do it since I have heard there is a guy at my marina that does some bottom work for others. But then the Davis tool is another option but probably will not do as complete a job but could be used to decrease use of the other more expensive options.

There is also another tool similar to the Davis tool. I think it is called a Dri Driver or something similar to that.
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islander
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Response Posted - 07/25/2019 :  07:35:54  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I just cleaned the bottom yesterday. With no wind I jump in the water and use the suction cup handle to stick to the side of the boat then with a brush and my long arm I am able to clean the entire bottom and rudder going around the boat. I put on some old fuzzy socks and with my feet I can get most of the wing keel. Takes about a half hour. Call me cheap but I'm not about to pay the Marina $250 to haul and pressure wash.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Response Posted - 07/26/2019 :  05:22:55  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I just jump in with mask and fins, and a brush on a lanyard. it's a bit of a workout but I consider it relaxing. Sometimes I will use scuba if Im feeling lazy. Sometimes I run a line along each side of the boat to hang on and relax.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/26/2019 :  16:13:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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Originally posted by OLarryR

Gary,

Yeah, I have been considering buying it. We used to have a great deal at a nearby marina - They had a Tuesday Pressure Wash Special for $80. That was for lifting it out, pressure washing the bottom and dropping it back in. But this year - They cancelled the special and it now cost at least a couple of hundred bucks or more for same work. I was thinking of getting the Davis tool and give it a try, then maybe pressure wash it every other year. On the Potomac River, we only have to deal with slime and Hydrilla, no barnacles. So, using an ablative or copolymer bottom paint is good usually for 4 years before having to be hauled out to the maintenance yard for another bottom painting.

This year, I am having the marina pressure wash it...probably in a week or two. But I also want to check about what a diver costs to do it since I have heard there is a guy at my marina that does some bottom work for others. But then the Davis tool is another option but probably will not do as complete a job but could be used to decrease use of the other more expensive options.

There is also another tool similar to the Davis tool. I think it is called a Dri Driver or something similar to that.

Yeah my boat came with a Dri Diver but I've never used it. It seems kinda rinky dink. The Davis looks like it's higher quality and I'm guessing will do a better job.

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 07/26/2019 :  19:14:05  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Re: "I just jump in with mask and fins, and a brush on a lanyard. it's a bit of a workout but I consider it relaxing. Sometimes I will use scuba if Im feeling lazy. Sometimes I run a line along each side of the boat to hang on and relax."

That's been my approach, but without the scuba gear. Long dock lines hanging down almost to the water between bow and stern cleats, scrub brush and/or plastic putty knife on very light wrist lanyards.

I start by very gently running aground in calm water over a bare sand bottom. Hand carry an anchor off the bow to prevent the boat floating away. Clean as much as I can reach with my face above water.

Then anchor in a handy 10' deep spot nearby. Dive flag optional, as I stay at the boat. Wear mask to see what I'm doing; snorkel and fins weren't helpful. Hang onto dock lines for rest breaks. Continue cleaning with swing keel raised, then lower it to get at trailing edge. Bring along snacks and drinks in a cooler, couple gallon jugs of tap water to rinse off with.
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/27/2019 :  09:28:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just found out they installed one of these about a 1/2 mile from my slip! Works on power and sailboats.

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Edited by - GaryB on 07/27/2019 09:29:17
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islander
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Response Posted - 07/27/2019 :  09:56:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
That is awesome. Now the big question is how much?
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/27/2019 :  15:47:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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That is awesome. Now the big question is how much?

I just called and spoke with the owner. $70.00 for a 25' boat. They also offer an a yearly unlimited package for $495.00. As many washes in a year as you want. Seems really reasonable if you only do it 2 or 3 times a year.

Only issue is they cannot handle cats or wing keels. :( Standard fin keels are no problem.

I asked him about doing the front half as far back as possible and then turning around and doing the back half as far forward as possible. He said he would think about it and he might possibly let me try it if I decide to do it at all.

He said obviously it would not be as clean as they would like since the keel area could not be done due to the way the machine is built.

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Edited by - GaryB on 07/27/2019 15:48:30
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