how do I clean out centerboard wells?

PDS624

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Link to this post Posted: Jul 09, 2010 - 11:42 PM
I am rebuilding a Prindle 18-2. apparantly it sat in fresh water and got some growth in the wells. anyone have any tips or tricks for cleaning them out???
DamonLinkous
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Link to this post Posted: Jul 11, 2010 - 07:30 PM
Mix up some Barkeepers friend (Oxalic acid) and use a long bristle brush like for cleaning furnace burners or grills. Make is strong, let soak and a hard spray from hose nozzle.

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Damon Linkous
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