How To Wash Your Boat After Striper Fishing

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Rinse the entire boat with fresh water immediately after returning to the dock, focusing on the bilge, livewells, and any areas with blood or slime. Use a dedicated marine boat soap with a soft brush or wash mitt to scrub the hull, deck, and gunwales. Pay close attention to rod holders, scuppers, and tackle storage areas where fish residue hides. Rinse thoroughly from top to bottom, then dry with a chamois or microfiber cloth to prevent water spots and corrosion.

Check out this video where Bend It Fishing Reviews Better Boat's Boat De-Salt, Motor Muffs and Boat Soap and Flush Kit. Watch to see how he uses these to clean up his boat after striper fishing.

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De-Salt Concentrate Salt Remover and Flusher 32 oz bottle

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De-Salt Concentrate Salt Remover and Flusher

Break down salt on engines, hulls, gear, and equipment before it sits through storage or another week at the dock.

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Outboard Motor Muffs attached to an outboard engine for flushing

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Outboard Motor Muffs

Flush, test, cool, warm, idle, or winterize compatible outboard and I/O engines with a hose connection.

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Boat Soap Wash Sprayer and Boat Engine Flush Kit with hose attachment

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Boat Soap Wash Sprayer and Boat Engine Flush Kit

Turn a garden hose into a soap applicator, salt remover applicator, rinse tool, and engine flush helper.

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