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Discussion in 'Tenders & Dinghies' started by Fishtigua, Jul 23, 2011.

  1. Fishtigua, Jul 23, 2011
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    Fishtigua

    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    I have just put my new RIB in the water to see where the waterline and boot-top will be and have already collected a good deal of green snot on the rear part of the tubes that sit in the water.

    Anyone know of a product that repels these rascals from the tubes?
  2. PropBet, Jul 23, 2011
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    PropBet

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    You can try vinegar with some success. The problem is, it washes off and you're back to square one.
  3. tirekicker11, Jul 23, 2011
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    A floatlift.
  4. Ken Bracewell, Jul 23, 2011
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    Ken Bracewell

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    Last summer I applied the inflatable bottom coating from these guys
    http://www.mdramazon.com/productlist.html
    It's been a year and I'm pretty happy.
  5. m2m, Jul 23, 2011
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    I used to use Desitin (the stuff for diaper rash) it goes on thicck and lasts for quite a while. Works like a charm and won't damage the tubes