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I agree with the 303 as I also mention it. As far as a follow-up wash with Dawn dish soap, not sure I see the need, but I also don't see how it could hurt as long as you rinse it completely so the 303 can penetrate. Thank you very much for your input. It is always great to hear from people like yourself with what you are doing, because this helps more people who watch this. 🙂

Thank you very much. I appreciate it 🙂

I did link my article in the description, to my website that does mention this. Here is some bullet points from the article ( sometimes it's better to read it). The first three characters are “CLC”. This depicts the manufacture of the boat is “Classic Crafts”. The next five characters are “18656”. This is the serial number of the boat. And the next characters is “A”. The letter “A” is the first letter in the alphabet, meaning the boat was built in the first month of the year “January”. Next is the number “5”. This states that the build year is “1995”. The last two characters are “95”. This depicts the model year of the boat is a “1995”.

It is in fact a 5.7 MerCruiser. I wish I could add a picture here to show the engine bay. Thanks for watching and reaching out. 🙂

I have the same boat and it’s a 350 merc

The cost was $1,140. I linked the Part 1 video in the description above that shows the invoice and where it was done.

You really need to listen to everything said in my videos, along with the follow-up video. You will find that you are wrong, but better yet, you will be able to bring a better message to others that have this issue. In your vast experience, tell people your solution. No? Well Ok then. I do bring my 42 years working on boats, to help people with options to repair their boats. Let's check out your youtube channel for better info that helps people.

Not exactly, lol. The concentration in my suggested cleaners is low, but enough to do the job. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly as I said. This is the answer to sever mold/mildew.

Go to 47 seconds in and you will see $1,140 is the cost of all this work on the invoice. Then I also say it out loud along with the cost of material that I purchased separately. Thank you for engaging with the channel.

OMG! Sorry for the delay. It is Miracle Mist. Here is an Amazon link for quick reference: amzn.to/3NlctMC

Thank you David. You are correct. The whole point of this video is to show people how to bring back vinyl that can't be cleaned any other way. As far as bleach products getting on the treads/stitching, the key is to RINSE very well. This fully dilutes the Sodium Hypochlorite to where it has no lasting effects. It is the people who get there results and then don't rinse, that have future problems. "Dilution is the solution"

Is that why my socks go missing in the wash?

This is exactly what this video is for. It is for bringing back upholstery that otherwise would have to be replaced. You get to bring new life back to your upholstery. Thank you for watching.

Same me new to me pontoon I’ve had for a year the seats are F’d bad. Was waiting on a “tomorrow” guy to winterize it and it was under a tree now my white seats are black. Trying this today

You should watch the video again the whole way through, so you better understand the purpose of cleaning this way. There is also a video pinned in the comments, showing the upholstery 6 months later. I also speak about boats that I have done this to many years ago, and still have beautiful upholstery. If you can't get your upholstery clean, then follow what I describe. Thanks for watching.

I no longer have this machine, but here is a link to a free shop manual seadoomanuals.net/manuals/2003-seadoo-shop-manual.php . I would try this first, because there may be more than one ground on this.

This was my favorite boat, and I've had many. It was my favorite because of the great price I got it for, the power to weight ratio, the great ride it provided, the quick handling, ease of putting in and taking out, how clean it was, how quiet it was, and comfort. I should have just kept it, LOL. I've had some big expensive boats, but this was the best overall for the type of boating I like. Thanks for your comment 🙂

Do your cloths have cotton threads? You really should read all the comments as well as my followup video in the pinned comment. Too many people hear things about bleach and take them as fact. I and many people in the comments have actual facts and long term case results. While I appreciate people's comments, it would be nice if they had facts behind them so other people don't get worried about false statements. If you didn't watch and listen to the videos, or read the other comments, for severe cases of mold and mildew, in order to save tons of money on replacing vinyl, you "follow my process and then Thoroughly Rinse With Clean Water using a clean brush and rag". When you use bleach in your laundry (and on your cotton threads), the machine doesn't just leave the bleach on them. It "Thoroughly Rinses With Clean Water". I don't know how old you are, but you may have clothes that are decades old and they didn't disintegrate.

@@beginboating respectfully, there are specific brands of boat around me that have been sued for and were notorious for using cotton thread in upholstery and experienced extreme disintegration because of it. Nylon thread is the choice for boats however inside seams can't be seen or adequately dried and who knows where they come from with bargain boats and pontoons. Everyone I know in the industry highly discourages any sort of bleach unless absolutely necessary.

@@eabiisme No problem if you are concerned about this. Everybody has an opinion. I just come from having lots of experience, and the results of that experience guides me in the actions I take. To the point of cotton threads, I can only reiterate a simple concept of thoroughly rinsing with clean water using the same effort as you did to clean. If anyone claims to have had seats fall apart as a result of using a bleach product, it will have come from using it too strong and not RINSING. Rinsing is the key (in the same way your cotton thread cloths don't fall apart). Put some bleach on your cotton cloths and then don't rinse them. Then you'll have a problem, but rinse them and you don't have a problem. Thanks E B for commenting. It helps further the conversation and cement in the correct process for people to follow when cleaning severe mold on boat seats. I am certain this will help people to know that using the products I suggest and thoroughly rinsing is the way. Nobody should be making their own bleach solution when they can just buy what works. Rinse well, and everything will be fine..

Thank you. Yes you are correct about the wind noise. My son was running it. I was just going to go back out and re-shoot the footage, but I put it up and the first guy bought it.

Thanks. I've had some expensive boats, but for a great all around boat, this 2050 anniversary edition was my favorite.

I agree. That was the perfect scenario for it to stay there.

Thank you for your comments. Yes, a lot of time and effort went into this boat. It really ended up being a fantastic boat. We did film some aspects of this project, because I think they will add value to the community. My hope is that more people subscribe to this channel and my videos find themselves to more new boaters. Thank you for watching and subscribing!

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

I have cleaned up a lot of boats, and so far none of the colors have been affected at all, other than becoming clean 🙂. You can try a test spot in a less viewable spot, so that you can feel comfortable moving forward. Remember to rinse very good after you are done with each area. This just assures that you have diluted any Sodium Hyperchlorite (bleach), to the point of ineffectiveness.

You are 100% correct. Thank you for your comment.

These seats recline forward and backward to create a bed. As you do this, you will be able to lift them off the base. Lift up on the front of the bottom, rear facing cushion and pull it toward the back of the boat. As you do this, you can see underneath that their is a cross-bar that is riding in a slot. You will also see that this rod will reach a position of two notches that allow you to lift it up and out of the base. Repeat this process with the front section of the seat and you can remove the entire cushion. The bases are screwed down to the floor. Remove those screws and take off the bases and your carpet job will look much nicer in the end. Thank your for your question.

This is ALL mold. This boat had sat outside for many years with a ripped cover. This is the worst, because the rain gets in and can't get out (the drain plug was still in). With moisture stuck inside the boat and the years of hot sun cooking it, it was the perfect environment for mold growth. The mold was very bad. Thanks you for your question.

LOL! Thanks for your comments, but you are clearly wrong. This is a very severe case of mold. That is why I used this boat for demonstration. Be sure to watch my follow-up video (link in my pinned comment) as well.

Be sure you are using a vinyl protectant each season. Cleanup will be simple and your vinyl will last a very long time.

There could be a host of issues causing that. I would need a lot more info or be able to see it in person. Sorry, but thanks for your comments.

Watch my follow-up video in the description / pinned comment. I have been doing this for decades. When your wife does your laundry with bleach ( just like hospitals, hotels, etc.), does everything fall apart? No. I have boats that I cleaned many years ago, and the vinyl gets treated with protectant each year and is in fantastic condition.

Thank you! I was going to say the same thing. And, just like @BeginBoating said, it is very important to rinse really good. The washing machine also rinses cloths very good.

Custom Homestyle Upholstery is in Milwaukee Wisconsin

3M Marine Vinyl Cleaner/Conditioner/Protector Here is an Amazon link for it amzn.to/2JY0GHd

There is a "C-clip" above the cap. Just remove that, then everything can be removed (the gear took some persuasion to get free because of the corrosion.).

I would have to see pictures of what the hard spots look like. It sounds like it could be organic growth, so Just allow more time with the chemical sitting on it and use a brush the same as I did in the video. You don't want to scrub too hard.

I appreciate your comments Eric, but you should read all the comments and replies as well as watch the follow-up video in the pinned comment. This will shed more light on the longevity of the vinyl and the circumstances for doing this particular process. Thank you for taking the time to watch my content and provide your comments.

That's a good question. I would estimate that it took about 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours to do all the vinyl.

Yes it does. If you have any remaining stains, be sure to follow up using the magic eraser sponges linked in the description. Thanks for your question.

Check out my pinned comment at the top of the comments section. Thorough rinsing is very important and also adding 301 protectant afterwards. Thanks for your question.

Simple Green is more of a degreaser. Have you used it on mold and got results like mine? Thanks for your comments.

Check out the video in my pinned comment. You won't have to worry about drying out your material with thorough rinsing afterward and then using 301 vinyl protectant. I have not had any issues with the vinyl color being affected. Also the Magic Eraser is an abrasive so you want to be careful how aggressive you are.