What Do I Need To Clean A 61 Foot Viking

**609speed6** · 06-24-2011, 11:53 PM

Hey guys thanks for all the help this is what he wants me to do washing the boat and polish rails and tuna tower. He wants me to wax from the warter lines up I will be using my waverunner. The boat was just put in the water in March so the bottom should be good I am not getting into that lol. I will be cleaning out the engine room should not take that long its pretty clean right now. He is trying to sell it and get a bigger boat lol must be nice to have everything just got a lambo too that I need to work on. He is giving me $2000 to do the boat and said that his buddy wants me to do his 55 foot yikes this is crazy lol

**clm65** · 06-25-2011, 08:18 AM

Wow that's a beautiful boat! I'm sure the bottom is painted with anti-fouling paint, so there really is nothing for you to do there from a polishing/waxing perspective. But I'm not really sure how you are going to do the entire hull (between the water and the rub rail) from your waverunner. The bow is pretty high on that boat. Standing on a relatively unstable platform and reaching those higher areas at the bow seems risky (i.e., unsafe). If you have access to a small boat with higher gunnels, it would certainly help. And make sure your power supply is GFCI-protected. Good luck!

**RZ Autodetailing** · 06-25-2011, 08:51 AM

sounds like you need some help..where are you located?

**609speed6** · 06-25-2011, 10:13 AM

I'm in Atlantic City NJ...I was just talking to a guy that has a 19 foot Carolina Skiff that I can use for $50 a day so I think that will work better...

**JSR** · 06-26-2011, 10:25 AM

Nice boat! Best bet is to work it from the dock. Adjust the lines to bring it close and then see if they will turn it around to bring the other side in. The hull is high enough that you will be able to stand for most of it. When you lay on the dock keep the extension cord off of you in case your machine goes in the drink. Only go down to the waterline and stay away from the water. The spin of the pad and motor will create a mist if you get to close.
I would alternate sections between the hull and topside to avoid being in one position to long. It's a big boat and not going to be done in a day. Hopefully the fiberglass is in good condition and does not need to be compounded.

**609speed6** · 06-26-2011, 11:20 AM

that is what my uncle told me that he will just turn it around for me and work from the dock. The boat is a 2010 so I think the fiberglass is in good condition.. I will be starting saturday on it wish me lots of luck. Its going to take time,beer,and more beer lol

**JSR** · 06-26-2011, 12:55 PM

Good luck! Remember, do not wax the non-skid surfaces or grab rails. Slick is bad on a wet moving boat Although the size makes it intemidating, its all of the nooks and crannies that make it a pain. Start there and work your way out, like painting a house. After that the big surfaces will seem easy. There are even enough surfaces there that you can play with waxes for different shines.
I like the Collinite fiberglass cleaner for spots and Fleetwax for the surfaces. Seabrite makes a nice liquid cleaner wax also available at most marine stores.
No wax in the engine room!

**bigaizsosexy** · 06-26-2011, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Perfections

I'm a one man show and I can tell you I wouldn't do that job without atleast 2 others that knew what they were doing, polishing the sides is very hard to do while in the water. Since the boat probably doesnt get waxed that often id go with a one step cleaner/wax probably megs marine cleaner wax for its ease of use. Charge no less then 1500 if all your doing is polishing from the waterline up, gl that's a big job

Couldn't agree more with what you said. ATLANTIC CITY HUH? I am about 2 hours from there, if you need any help I'd be more than happy....of course for a price.

**609speed6** · 06-26-2011, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by JSR

Good luck! Remember, do not wax the non-skid surfaces or grab rails. Slick is bad on a wet moving boat Although the size makes it intemidating, its all of the nooks and crannies that make it a pain. Start there and work your way out, like painting a house. After that the big surfaces will seem easy. There are even enough surfaces there that you can play with waxes for different shines.
I like the Collinite fiberglass cleaner for spots and Fleetwax for the surfaces. Seabrite makes a nice liquid cleaner wax also available at most marine stores.
No wax in the engine room!

thanks for the help

**609speed6** · 06-26-2011, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by JSR

Good luck! Remember, do not wax the non-skid surfaces or grab rails. Slick is bad on a wet moving boat Although the size makes it intemidating, its all of the nooks and crannies that make it a pain. Start there and work your way out, like painting a house. After that the big surfaces will seem easy. There are even enough surfaces there that you can play with waxes for different shines.
I like the Collinite fiberglass cleaner for spots and Fleetwax for the surfaces. Seabrite makes a nice liquid cleaner wax also available at most marine stores.
No wax in the engine room!

Originally Posted by bigaizsosexy

Couldn't agree more with what you said. ATLANTIC CITY HUH? I am about 2 hours from there, if you need any help I'd be more than happy....of course for a price.

I will let u know.. where are you from?