Diatom
Well-known member
- Joined
- Nov 21, 2020
- Messages
- 163
- Fluid Motion Model
- C-26
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLC2613A111
- Vessel Name
- Misty Blue
- MMSI Number
- 316022604
New vinyl, wanted a routine-washdown protocol usable at the dock or at anchor/buoy.
(My marina strictly forbids boat washing owing to water consumption restrictions, but tolerate "my own freshwater").
The answer: Karcher's OC3+, a tiny self-contained rechargeable "pressure" washer (rated at a gentle 72 PSI max).
Available Amazon $130, as is the slightly higher capacity "Fanttik" knockoff.
Perfect for rinsing off the salt, footprints, guano; windshield etc.
The thing runs 15 minutes on a charge, and holds but 1.8 USGal, max discharge 2 LPM. Amazingly, that's more than enough: I can rinse the entire hull in a minute and a half, even from onboard. Fits easily into a lazarette or cupboard, weighs only a couple of pounds.
/Diatom
(My marina strictly forbids boat washing owing to water consumption restrictions, but tolerate "my own freshwater").
The answer: Karcher's OC3+, a tiny self-contained rechargeable "pressure" washer (rated at a gentle 72 PSI max).
Available Amazon $130, as is the slightly higher capacity "Fanttik" knockoff.
Perfect for rinsing off the salt, footprints, guano; windshield etc.
The thing runs 15 minutes on a charge, and holds but 1.8 USGal, max discharge 2 LPM. Amazingly, that's more than enough: I can rinse the entire hull in a minute and a half, even from onboard. Fits easily into a lazarette or cupboard, weighs only a couple of pounds.
/Diatom
