Do you wash down the fuel tank compartment?

[FREEDOM!!!]

Was reading the owners manual and it recommends periodically removing the deck plate and washing down the fuel tank. I've never heard of anyone doing this.

 

[loubeer]

i do it a few times a year - just spray fresh water to all areas of the tank that I can get to.

 

[SeanC]

Ditto.

 

[seasick]

Generally no, but that's because my tank is poly. The Care and Maintenance section of the original owners manual does mention rinsing the tank.

 

[Rustygaff]

My poly tank gets pretty moldy. A couple times a season I will remove all the pie plates and spray some bleach/detergent mix into the bilge area and on the tank. Hose it all down and pump out the water. I put up all the canvas and leave the plates off so everything can dry out.

 

[SkunkBoat]

once a year while its out for the winter. I pull up the full deck hatch. Clean with soapy water. Let it dry all winter. Reseal the hatch in the spring.

 

[jap201]

Bleach is bad for any stainless steel down in the bilge area. Soap is better. Letting it dry over the winter is excellent

 

[JustEnough]

Who said you can't teach an old dog... I've always been concerned about rust or corrosion and actually avoid it.

Thanks for the tip.