. . . and take a dent out of your bottom cleaning
Issue 84 : May/Jun 2012
I sail a 1969 Columbia 28 out of Cedar Island Yacht Club in Kingsville, Ontario. Without something firm to hold on to, thoroughly cleaning the bottom of Kick’n it Old School can be a tiring task — algae grows quickly in the warm waters of Lake Erie. I considered purchasing a product I’d seen advertised in several marine stores that’s a handle with suction cups. It was always a little pricey and I wasn’t sure how it would perform.
Then I came across a dent puller. These can be found in automotive stores or hardware stores. It was amazing! The dent puller held solid, giving me a firm hold and allowing me to reach well below the waterline. It marked my progress, so I could keep track of how much I had completed. It released easily, allowing me to reposition it.
These products can be purchased for around $6. It is certainly an idea worth holding on to!
Kevin Alles, an elementary school teacher, enjoys spending his summers on the waters of Lake Erie with his wife, Janan, and his two children, Madison and Spencer. His family enjoys cruising and even gets in the occasional club race and regatta.
Thank you to Sailrite Enterprises, Inc., for providing free access to back issues of Good Old Boat through intellectual property rights. Sailrite.com
