Of Shiny Engine Rooms and Wax Job Advice

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Looks like I've just about put the lid on my off season ER work. Despite my well known sense of humility, I must crow some on the outcome.

Now, I must move one the really difficult task of waxing a 55C. My psychiatrist says I'm all hung-up over the cords--something about my mother. Anyway, he thinks if I cut the cord and go cordless on the buffer I might be able to cope better. Who's got a recommendation on a cordless buffer? I'm not in the business, and I may not do wax the boat again after this season when I re-power (knee replacement), so I don't need a heavy duty unit. And, I figure battery life isn't important as I'll be more than ready for a break when it is.

Lastly, what's the consensus on what product to use on my boat? It's painted; I don't with what, however. As you'd expect, it's got some chalk on the surface.

OK, here are a few shots of a proper 55C engine room, in my humble opinion.

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And the last shot.

[rustybucket]

Not gonna lie, that is a thing of beauty!!!

Where did you pickup the black (rubber?) tiles in the walkway? Been trying to figure out what I could put in my walkway.

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Thanks very kindly. Floor came from Lowe’s, 2x4’. Easy on the knees but you will track some black if wet. Not a perfect solution, but nice to not have to grab a pad or go to the knee pads.

[Finalee]

That's one nice engine room!
Waxing the hull is ,imho, worth paying for.
Last wax job cost me $800. Well worth it.

[motoryacht lover]

Looks really good. What are those index cards? I assume they are maintenance records. Tell me where you got them, I might used them. Looks like you got a relatively new northern lights genny. I just had one put in my boat. How has it been for you? Back in the Great Recession I took of 1 week of work and 2 weekends and had my boat hauled and I rented a man lift and did a compound and wax. I worked my ass off and my results were mediocre at best. I wasn’t happy with my work and have since been happy to let a pro do that.