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Power wash on outboard?

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:47 am
by Otisville
Should I use a power washer on the lower portion of my Yamaha outboard to remove dried scum build up?

Re: Power wash on outboard?

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:49 pm
by ROLAND
I don't know that it would hurt anything, but I think I would just take a good medium bristle brush with a bucket of soap and water...

Re: Power wash on outboard?

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:00 am
by mrlouis
I use my power washer every year end on my toons and motor I hit them with straight simple green then power wash them just don't do the cowling with direct spray and keep away from the decals gets most of the scum off this after the motor being in the water from May till October

Re: Power wash on outboard?

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 5:32 pm
by Otisville
Thx all, I went after the scum etc with distilled white vinegar and water.

Re: Power wash on outboard?

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 6:11 pm
by ralph
Can't you tilt your motor up completely out of the water?

Re: Power wash on outboard?

Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 6:34 pm
by Otisville
Yes. Slim build up over the years. It's a family boat.