How to Clean Bass Boats

Bass boats are specifically designed to make fishing for those lunkers easier. They are also simple to get on and and off a boat trailer and into the water. But like all boats they take a beating, and should be cleaned regularly. A good cleaning will make your boat look sharp and remove any lingering fish smell.

Things You'll Need

  • Boat cleaner
  • Soft scrub brush
  • Hose
  • Soap
  • Water
  • Towels
  • Bucket
  • Latex gloves
  • Acetone
  • Cloth
  • Glass cleaner
  • Paper towels
  • Dish detergent
  • Car shampoo
  • Chamois leather
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Instructions

  1. The Boat

    • 1

      Spray boat cleaner on the cowling of the outboard motor and also on the water line. Scrub with a soft scrub brush to remove any dirt or scum. Wash the propeller stem and propeller with mild soapy water. Rinse the entire outboard with a hose.

    • 2

      Wet the sidewalls and back of the boat with a hose and apply boat cleaner while the areas are still wet. Scrub with a soft brush, paying special attention to the area around the waterline. Rinse with the hose and dry everything with clean towels to restore the boat's shine.

    • 3

      Check areas where the bow of the boat meets the bow roller on your trailer, and where the boat rubs against docks and jetties. Put on a pair of disposable latex gloves, pour a little acetone on a cloth and scrub these areas thoroughly. Wash with soapy water, hose everything down and towel dry.

    • 4

      Use spray glass cleaner on any plastic or glass areas of your bass boat's console and wipe clean with a cloth or paper towels. Mix a small amount of dish detergent with water and use the solution on wooden areas of the boat. Rinse and pat try with a fresh towel.

    The Trailer

    • 5

      Wet the entire boat trailer with the hose. Mix car shampoo and hot water in a bucket and sponge down the trailer, paying close attention to the wheel wells, which will have accumulated road dirt. Scrub everything clean.

    • 6

      Clean the step pads carefully to remove any grease that may have accumulated on the pads.

    • 7

      Scrub the outer walls of the tires with a brush and car shampoo. Scrub the rims and wheel covers to remove any dirt. Hose down the boat trailer and use a chamois to remove any remaining water.