1. What do I clean my interior wood with, wood walls, wood cabinets, wood doors? There's a ton of interior wood on this boat. I like Howard Feed-N-Wax wood polish & Conditioner. But first I wash down with a very very mild mix of Murphy Oil Soap and warm water.
3. BUGs! Bugs love wood, (moisture ants ate my house once). Do I need to spray for bugs regularly. Do you ever use Indoor bug foggers? In the PNW Bugs are not much of a problem
3A. Are there mice and rats like in the pirate movies? What do you do? Not much of a problem in most places.
4. Water in the hull, (that the bilge pump clears). Do mosquitoes, mold, moss or bad smells ever come from it? Would tossing a few chlorine "pool" tablets in there hurt anything? Or, don't worry about it? I would not toss pool tablets in there, I would invest in a small dehumidifier, and let it run, you can drain the hose to a bildge pump, or dump the tank, I keep one in my engine room and when I am not on the boat I leave a hatch open and a small fan running. This really helps older boats stay dry.
5. Once a year I was told to clean the outside teak deck. What should I use? Simple green?
https://www.amazon.com/Brightwork-Finishing-Wood-Rebecca-Wittman/dp/0071579818 mild dish soap, a bit of TSP and SALT WATER. Or buy the book, it’s a good read.
6. My outside Fiberglass or plastic white decks and walls? What do I clean, protect and polish it with? Many options here, I like 3M products and a buffer.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=3m+perfe...=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_5v9r69mv57_e
6A.*Wouldn't it be easier if I wash it in the rain and just let the rain rinse it off?
Yes feel free, please use a sea safe boat wash like Star Brite
6B. Does the marina let you wash your boat? Some do, some do not.
6C. Does anyone here pay for a boat washer every month or so? How much should I expect to pay, (just wash)? Can someone recommend anyone in the Seattle area.
Pending condition of boat, covered, not covered, neighbors 32’ is 200 a month, and it gets washed 2 times a month, it is in the covered marina and a very new/easy to clean boat.
7. I won't be using the sink much. But if it clogs can I use draino?
Any chemicals you put in the sink, end up in the water outside your window, do you want to swim/fish in draino?
8. Chrome cleaning / polishing ? Can I use "semichrome" or, "Never Dull" like my motorcycles chrome? What do you use? Many options and opinions here, for stuff in bad condition I start with Mothers, for stuff in better shape I use Flitz, you can also use it on fiberglass.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=flitz+po...=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_193ftxmf32_e
9. Bird poos on my blue bemini. What do I use to clean it and protect it from fading? Are there any tools to help you reach and clean the top with, broom... 303 products help with the staining. But they do not last forever, I apply about every 2-3 months.
10. At the moment, my boat dosen't have that "boat" smell that I walked right out of while boat shopping. How do I keep it "fresh" smelling? Keep it clean, run a dehumidifier, run a fan, you can also play around with a ozone maker, but be cautious, it will kill animals and rubber components on your boat.
10A. Does anyone use a damp rid product? It's costly what do you recommend? Small dehumidifier,
https://www.amazon.com/Inofia-Dehum...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
11. I plan on having a "boat" wood expert show me how to lightly sand and re-stain my outdoor wood the first time. Then do it on my own yearly. Is this a good idea? Get the book I mentioned above, and then find a pro to give you the 101, lots of options depending on your level of commitment.
11A. Are there any wood Experts you can recommend in Seattle? Rebecca Wittman, but you will find most pro’s hold their secrets close, as it pays the bills.
12. Do you WD-40 anything regularly?
13. Have you ever gotten bed bugs? If so should I just sell the boat
14. What type of dishwashing, hand soap, shampoo do you use? One that's ok for the environment in my marina? Lemon Joy works about the best for suds and boat water.
15. What do I use to clean my wood floors with? Murphys, same as above.
16. What's your favorite rechargeable vacuum for my carpets and general cleaning?
17. What's that winter heating thing I see in all boats? Looks like a flying saucer. What it called and how many do I need for my 42 footer? Run it all the time or just when it's cold?
https://www.suremarineservice.com/Heat/Webasto-Diesel-Heaters/
If you’re going to keep the boat, buy a webasto. And running a dehumidifier will make it feel warmer as there is less moisture in the air/boat. But for the most part on our older boat we just bought two of the stand up oil filled radiator 110 plug in heaters.
18. What are the pads that soak up oil and crud called?
https://www.amazon.com/Brady-SPC-Oi...l+spill+pad&qid=1605202583&sr=8-6&tag=mh0b-20
19. Do you use rain-x on your windows? I use to, now I use
https://www.amazon.com/Flitz-CS-029...1&keywords=Flits+spray&qid=1605202649&sr=8-32
20. If in the Seattle area, where's a good "marina" or market to buy these cleaning supplies? Or maybe a Trailer / Winnebago store? Do you buy your items on Amazon, (like maybe a boat cleaning kit)? Amazon,
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/
21. Any additional cleaning tricks or tips?* Always use the mildest product and step up to match the chore.
22. Any Books or YouTube videos that you can recommend on cleaning a boat.
23. How do I clean and protect my outdoor vinyl seats. Look up 303 products.