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Old 06 May 2018, 13:11   #1
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Cleaning The Sib

dragged the sib out yesterday gave it a quick wash with soapy water noticed there was loads of small black spots dotted around the boat and a few black rubbery looking marks.

Whats the best way to remove the black marks without damaging the Sib

I only washed it with soapy water yesterday but i have the ribstore toob shine cleaner and hypatec protector ready to give it a good clean and polish later today
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Old 12 May 2018, 20:32   #2
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dragged the sib out yesterday gave it a quick wash with soapy water noticed there was loads of small black spots dotted around the boat and a few black rubbery looking marks.

Whats the best way to remove the black marks without damaging the Sib

I only washed it with soapy water yesterday but i have the ribstore toob shine cleaner and hypatec protector ready to give it a good clean and polish later today
Of absolutely no help whatsoever but I have exactly the same problem. Think it's tar flicking up off the road while the boat is on the trailer.
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Old 12 May 2018, 20:48   #3
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Quite literally just finished cleaning mine with "Ribright". The black spots on mine I'm sure are black mould marks and the "Ribright" & scourer supplied have removed about 80% of them. Tomorrow (once it stops raining) it's the protector to put on. I've used it before and I know that works well.

If it's tar that's on the boat I find the best think for removing tar is petrol. Don't know how you feel about using that but the hypalon should be petrol resistant.
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Old 12 May 2018, 21:06   #4
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Try Fairy Power Spray. An old forum favourite.
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Old 13 May 2018, 07:13   #5
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Cillit Bang mould remover works a treat on black mould spot marks
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Old 13 May 2018, 17:07   #6
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cheers guys not had chance to get the boat out over the weekend ill have it out tomorrow for its final wash & polish/protector.

I will be fitting the transom wheels tomorrow and just waiting on the delivery of service parts for the outboard with any luck we will be on the water in the next week or two

Will this sealant do for the transom wheels? https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p85566
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Old 13 May 2018, 17:44   #7
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For sealing the mounting holes? Yes.

Remember - measure/check clearance*.

*Repeat three times minimum!

Drill small pilot holes first and then from each side to middle of transom to avoid breakout of the wood.
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Yes for sealing mounting holes max.

I will be measuring and making sure the wheels clear tubes before i put any holes in the transom thanks max.
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