Soon boaters will be coming out of their houses and gagging at the sight of their beloved barques covered with winter dirt and grime, made worse by several snowfalls this season. Whether your goal is to freshen things up for spring cruising or get your boat looking sharp for showings, a proper deep clean is one of the most satisfying (and value-adding) winter-to-spring projects you can tackle.

Practical Sailor put together a solid guide to deep cleaning a supremely dirty boat, with practical steps you can adapt to almost any vessel. If your cockpit looks like it hosted a full season of muddy boots, or your non-skid has turned a suspicious shade of gray, this one’s for you.

Read the full Practical Sailor article here: https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/deep-cleaning-the-supremely-dirty-boat/