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Re: TWL: Soot! - how can I clean it off?

steamer@myhome.net

Thu, Sep 28, 2000 11:31 AM

Hi Phil,

Our old Dickinson diesel stove had really sooted up the trawler bridge
by the time we got to Sitka this summer. That cleaning cost me more
than one day of loafing around. I used hot water with "Dawn" dishwashing
liquid and a garden hose to rinse it off. Where it was real bad I used some
"Comet" cleanser.......very carefully.

Check on why the stove sooted. Probably the chimney is sooted up
enough to cause the stove to not draft properly. Perhaps your
chimney is too short?

Oh, be sure and not use a wet/dry vac to clean out the interior of
the stove! I did that and when I finally looked up from the stove
cleaning, the whole interior of the boat was black from the soot
passing THROUGH the vac's paper bag. The air was so thick with fine
soot that I could barely see out the windows! Needless to say, I spent another
day cleaning up the mess in the main cabin, then another day gift
shopping for something (read expensive) to calm the Admiral!

Sandy Floe
"Sea Eagle" (39 CHB)
Day Island, WA

After a season of cruising, I have soot around the smokestack for my diesel
stove and a light layer of soot on the transom from the engine
exhaust. Both resist being washed off. Does anybody know a slick way of
cleaning it off?

Thanks

Phil Keys
"Kathy K"
1982 Sundowner 30 tug yacht
Port Hadlock, WA 98339

Hi Phil, Our old Dickinson diesel stove had really sooted up the trawler bridge by the time we got to Sitka this summer. That cleaning cost me more than one day of loafing around. I used hot water with "Dawn" dishwashing liquid and a garden hose to rinse it off. Where it was real bad I used some "Comet" cleanser.......very carefully. Check on why the stove sooted. Probably the chimney is sooted up enough to cause the stove to not draft properly. Perhaps your chimney is too short? Oh, be sure and not use a wet/dry vac to clean out the interior of the stove! I did that and when I finally looked up from the stove cleaning, the whole interior of the boat was black from the soot passing THROUGH the vac's paper bag. The air was so thick with fine soot that I could barely see out the windows! Needless to say, I spent another day cleaning up the mess in the main cabin, then another day gift shopping for something (read expensive) to calm the Admiral! Sandy Floe "Sea Eagle" (39 CHB) Day Island, WA > After a season of cruising, I have soot around the smokestack for my diesel > stove and a light layer of soot on the transom from the engine > exhaust. Both resist being washed off. Does anybody know a slick way of > cleaning it off? > > Thanks > > > Phil Keys > "Kathy K" > 1982 Sundowner 30 tug yacht > Port Hadlock, WA 98339 > > > >

mknott@bcpl.net

Fri, Sep 29, 2000 1:31 AM

Sandy Floe wrote:

Hi Phil,

Actually, you don't have to be careful with today's Comet. It is now
non-abrasive (like Bon Ami) and recommended by several manufacturers of
fiberglass tubs, enclosures and sinks. I've been using it on my boats
for several years now with great results. Wet the area your cleaning;
wet a sponge; sprinkle on a liberal amount of Comet and have at it.
Does a great job of taking off black streaks and soot stains. It's
cheap too. While it won't harm the gel coat, it will remove wax.

Mel Knott

Sandy Floe wrote: > > Hi Phil, > > Our old Dickinson diesel stove had really sooted up the trawler bridge > by the time we got to Sitka this summer. That cleaning cost me more > than one day of loafing around. I used hot water with "Dawn" dishwashing > liquid and a garden hose to rinse it off. Where it was real bad I used some > "Comet" cleanser.......very carefully. Actually, you don't have to be careful with today's Comet. It is now non-abrasive (like Bon Ami) and recommended by several manufacturers of fiberglass tubs, enclosures and sinks. I've been using it on my boats for several years now with great results. Wet the area your cleaning; wet a sponge; sprinkle on a liberal amount of Comet and have at it. Does a great job of taking off black streaks and soot stains. It's cheap too. While it won't harm the gel coat, it will remove wax. Mel Knott