On 19 Nov 2008, at 13:01, Steve Heaven wrote: > > I want to re-paint the sump in which our bilge pump sits. Having > > cleaned and dried it all out I find that the metalwork is > all coated > > in a greasy layer. I presume this is caused by the stern > gland grease > > finding it's way into the bilge. > > > > What do people recommend I use to remove the grease layer > prior to re- > > painting?
Baz Juniper replied: > I bet that the stern gland grease is doing every bit as good > a job of protecting the metal as paint would. In the Narrowboat Builders Book, Graham Booth strongly recommends spraying the entire bottom area of the boat with Waxoyl, as a self-repairing coating to protect the bottom plate, frames and footings. David Mack
