Rust in bilge

[Skiron]

I am tackling some rust in a hard to reach bilge. Has anyone any experience of using Owatrol Marine Oil and CIP primer and does it deliver what it says on the website?

[PhilR]

1 hour ago, Skiron said:

I am tackling some rust in a hard to reach bilge. Has anyone any experience of using Owatrol Marine Oil and CIP primer and does it deliver what it says on the website?

Yes. Owatrol oil is very effective if loose rust is removed first.

Is this a cabin bilge or engine bilge you are dealing with?

 

[Skiron]

Cabin bilge. I think rust due to previous leak from shower/wash basin.

[PhilR]

2 minutes ago, Skiron said:

Cabin bilge. I think rust due to previous leak from shower/wash basin.

If you can keep the bilge permanently dry you shouldn't, in theory, get any further rusting.

I had a similar problem 23 years ago when I bought my current boat. After drying out the bilge I left it untreated and there has been no further rusting since. It is a good idea to have an inspection hole in the floorboards above the lowest point of the baseplate so you can check regularly for any water.

[blackrose]

What he said. ^^^

 

Keep it dry and don't worry about it.