I cleaned the bilge of my sailboat with joy dishwashing liquid,warm
water, a stiff brush and plenty of elbow grease. Then I painted it with
Glidden white latex enamel paint. I tested a small area first to
be sure it would stick. It has worked great. This was simple, safe, and
inexpensive and it dried quickly. Unlike another poster's suggestion, I
used white because I wanted it to reflect as much light as possible when
I am looking around under there on a dark night.


Ilv2sl wrote:
While we have our 35' glass sloop, out of the water, I want to paint the bilge,
and have a few questions:
What is best to clean the bilge with? The bilge has had oil, in it at times,
and has a lot of stains. Many areas of the full keel are only reached by brush.
What paint is the best to use?
I have never applied Gel Coat. IT this an option?
Any ideas would be great to hear.
Thanks