I made a rig that uses an outdoor broom with stiff bristles, and some
flotation that screws onto the end of a boat hook. It makes bottom
cleaning at a slip a short, and relatively easy job. I'm now on a
mooring, and have to work my way around the boat, tying the dinghy to
the railing as I go. It takes a little longer and a little more work,
but it is still not that hard to do.
I'm not a racer, so this method is more than adequate.I'm sure a diver
would do a better job, since he can see what he is doing.
I use the same rig to do my outboard rudder from the cockpit. Screwing
the broom head directly to the boat hook does not work very well. In
addition to the pool noodle floation, I also added a curved extension
made from plumbing so that the broom head is offset from the boathook by
about a foot. That clearance makes all the difference in reaching the
center area of the hull without the boathook hitting the hull. I think I
have some pictures of this thing on my home computer. If I can find
them, I'll post them somewhere on the web.
Bill Bina
On 12/23/2014 9:33 AM, Dave Godwin via CnC-List wrote:
Put a checkmark for me in the column of 50’ hose with regulator and a
tank sitting on the dock. Works well without all the hassle of a BCD.
Although I can’t really “stand” on the bottom cleaning the bottom is
not a terribly strenuous activity.
Saves much money from having a diver clean the bottom, especially if
you race…
Best,
Dave Godwin
1982 C&C 37 - Ronin
Reedville - Chesapeake Bay
Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/>
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