FINCHASER Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Once or twice a year I get in there and hand scrub the mildew and crud from there.... Most likely the worst task I have to do cleaning wise on this thing. Awkward positions on your knees leaning way down to reach inside to scrub is a chore to say the least. It doesnt help that my hands catch on every exposed screw tip and sharp zip tie tag that leaves me looking like I fought a wild cat lol. Im wondering if the battery compartment will drain water as Id like to scrub it with a brush and rinse it out..... Probably not brave enough to hose down the inner console face around all the wiring but wonder if anyone has a better solution than trying to reach in around and behind the wiring to clean the mildew from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 I spray mine with mold armor I get from Home Depot. Spray on let it set a minute and wipe off. Works great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 There is a product called Mold Control. Once you get the current mold off, spray with this stuff and let it dry in place. Keeps mold from growing back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelhooked Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) Finchaser, I had MBG send me pictures during the build of my 2500 and looking through the construction pictures it appears that the battery department will drain to the bilge. I haven’t validated the drain hole is there, but looks promising for rinsing out the compartment. However on second thought I think there is an insert and don’t now if the insert has a drain. Edited May 9, 2022 by reelhooked Updated information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 After the initial mold cleanup, leave all of your hatches, compartments, doors, etc open after each outing. Let them air dry and ventilate. You shouldn't ever get mold in there again. I did mine right after I bought it 4 yrs ago. It was filthy. I use Purple Power and soap for the initial cleanup job and after that, the inside of the console usually never needs another wash. I always spray my bilge area down after every trip. Once the boat is parked, all of my hatches and doors get opened and stay that way until the next trip. No mold or mildew ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 8 hours ago, FINCHASER said: It doesnt help that my hands catch on every exposed screw tip and sharp zip tie tag that leaves me looking like I fought a wild cat lol. I was just in there pulling wire to the top of my T-Top....I had several Wild Cat encounters 8 hours ago, FINCHASER said: Im wondering if the battery compartment will drain water as Id like to scrub it with a brush and rinse it out..... Probably not brave enough to hose down the inner console face around all the wiring but wonder if anyone has a better solution than trying to reach in around and behind the wiring to clean the mildew from there? Can you take a pic....I would imagine it would have to drain out.....everything has a exit to the bilge..or should.....your batteries are located under the console deck ? correct ? If you do spray it down, I would add a light coat of Yamaha shield on any electronics... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted May 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Reel hooked yea I assume it would but dont see a drain in the compartment so wondering if it is able to drain around the edges as there is a tray that goes over top of that area in the bilge where the batts sit Hewesyour daddy- yea I try to leave things open as much as possible but boat is outdoors so sometimes its not doable Dino- Yea try to get one tm.... and yes the tray is below console floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, FINCHASER said: Dino- Yea try to get one tm.. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, reelhooked said: However on second thought I think there is an insert and don’t now if the insert has a drain. it would be very hard to believe it did not have a drain......otherwise with a large or strong rain, the entire compartment would flood over the batteries.... DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted May 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 10 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: dc Ill try to get a pic tommorrow (today) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbspecial Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Best thing I have done is to buy from the Dollar Store, buy these Moisture Eliminators, I keep at least one in each locker and two inside the battery compartment and two inside the console. Once a month They are totally filled and I replace them. I buy a case of them at a time, they work great and keep all the closed lockers dry and mildew free. I was amazed how good they work. They are now $1.25 each but well worth it. https://www.dollartree.com/the-home-store-charcoal-moisture-eliminators-98oz-tubs/160017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 5 hours ago, FINCHASER said: Ill try to get a pic tommorrow (today) Ok I didn't understand the abv. I was like.....??? Got it dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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