It was most likely because I had the cowl off working out a separate problem, while it was running. I will likely have to do that from time to time, thus my question.
Thanks for the clear-film suggestion. On 3/28/2022 4:04 PM, David Risch via CnC-List wrote: > Get that clear plastic material folks put on the nose of their cars to > protect it from chips. I would think an autoparts store or Amazon (where I > got mine for a different application). > > I am wondering about flinging oil and a 2 stroke. Oil should be in gas and > not in a "flingable" location? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andy Frame via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Monday, March 28, 2022 1:26 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Andy Frame <svmar...@pm.me> > Subject: Stus-List Engine Oil Staining Transom > > > I obtained an old two-stroke Suzuki Sail-8 for my first outboard for my 24. > It has a few issues, one being is flings small amounts of oil at the transom, > so now I have some minor staining. It's less of a spot, and more of a > discolored patch where the oil has absorbed. > > I am looking for any kind of coating that I can temporarily use for the > season to minimize the damage until I have the opportunity to haul-out this > coming winter. Or if there is something that I can wipe the area down with > after each outing that won't damage the gelcoat (such as it is). Maybe > something as simple as Dawn & a scrub brush? > > I'd rather do a little preventive now, than have a major cleanup issue in > nine months. > > Thanks in advance. > > -- > s/v MaryMe > 1975 C&C 24 > Labelle, FL USA > Amateur Radio WD4RCC -- s/v MaryMe 1975 C&C 24 Labelle, FL USA Amateur Radio WD4RCC
