Barnicles

[jhc109]

A short time ago there was a discussion on how to remove barnicles. Can someone give me a link to that discussion ? I have a coating of small barnicles on my rudder and prop that will need removing before being splashed in the spring. Thanks !

JHC
ENDORFIN
Legacy 32
Newport, RI (now wintering in Bristol, RI)

 

[Capt. Bill1]

Use muratic acid. Wear protective gear and keep a running hose close by.

 

[stmbtwle]

knock them off with a hoe or something similar, then use the acid as above.

Be VERY careful with the acid; it's nasty stuff!!!

 

[Brite Idea]

I had a problem with barnicles and asked the same question on this board, the advice was to leave them until spring and they would just pop right off. I listened and in the spring you just scrape them right off. You might have some of the base to clean off but most of them will just pop off in the spring.

 

[b_arrington]

After the barnacles are gone, I use Mary Kate On-and-Off to remove the remaining adhesive. Works very well.

This year I had a ton of small mussels grow in various places. I'm hoping the same holds true for them.