cleaning the inside of the boat

[Domsz06]

What's everyone use to clean the vinyal in their boat? i've heard son-of-a-gun makes the viyal dry out, is that true?

[jeffro]

any time you clean it, (especially with something harsh), you should let it dry then follow up with some 303 protectant.

i use fantastic mostly for cleaning. there is a great document in the downloads section of this site that gives you all the details about cleaning the vinyl.

click here: http://www.tigeowners.com/interior.shtml

[tige24v]

Interior

I agree that 303 is the most important piece of protecting any boat interior. I always start with a mild bleach free cleaner like simple green or a 3m vinyal cleaner and then work up to something like soft scrub or any fantastic with bleach as needed.

[RZMike]

I used to use Simple Green on my previous boat - never had a problem with it. I switched to regular Fantastic when I bought my Tige because that's what the owner's manual said to use. The documentation that came with my Tige specifically said not to use Simple Green

[Domsz06]

thanks for the info, I'll use that now!!

[Andrew]

The best way to clean the vinyl in to use a bucket of warm saopy water. Use a mild dish soap and a soft scrubbing brush. The vinyl is textured and the brush will get you a deep clean and not just the top. Then use the 303. FYI

[Domsz06]

thanks so much, will do that when I can get a couple of days in a row above feezing so I can clean it and let it dry

[OldSkier]

Although I have been unable to find in Canada, some of my buddies in the US use "G&T Vinyl Cleaner" for cleaning, followed by the 303 protector. The G&T stuff can be ordered directly from G&T.

Unrelated, but they also use "Bo-Shield T9" as a lubricant for coating mechanical parts under the motor box. (Made by Boeing aerospace) http://www.boeshield.com/

[hanzj]

Anyone know of a place to get 303 cheap? That stuffs kinda pricey, and I go through that stuff faster than binding lube.

[bigD]

I was suprised to find 303 cheaper in the local Chevy dealer's parts Dept than the boat dealer $2.00 Diff. It's worth a try.