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Old varnish smell /Fuel, Oil ?

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joe p
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Username: doubleleo

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Registered: 07-2009
Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 11:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Have real strong oder in boat smells like old fuel smell kinda like oil/varnish, tanks are new, bilge has old oil in it washed out already 3 times. Smell is intense. Can someone help me with any ideas to get rid of it?
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makomark
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Registered: 09-2008
Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 02:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

how did the oil get in the bilge?

any auxillary fuel tanks onboard?

Simple green and elbow grease should get most of the residue/odor out - if it doesn't, you need to find and eliminate the source.

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