Introduction

Your angling adventures have been good, and a few catches still become the topic of conversation at a gathering of friends. However, something has been stuck to your boat and makes its way to your nose every time you get on it. According to Handy, many boat owners spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year to get rid of the fishy smell off their boats. However, you can do it at a negligible cost and here’s how:

The Ways

1. Ventilation - Damp areas are breeding grounds for molds and bacteria. Without proper ventilation, the stinky smell on your boat gets worse and can even lead to health problems for you or passengers on your boat. It is important to open up all the compartments, doors, and hatches during your routine maintenance to allow proper ventilation. Fresh air circulates throughout the boat and keeps a leash on bad odors. Ventilation problems are a few of the primary causes behind a stinky boat and shouldn’t be ignored.

1. White Vinegar - One of the few things that boat owners do to get rid of bad odor is to mask it with deodorizers. However, artificial deodorizers have plenty of harmful chemicals. Instead, you can put out a bowl of white vinegar on the countertop for a day or two. It is a natural and inexpensive deodorizer that doesn’t contain unhealthy chemicals. You get rid of the smell, keep a few bucks more in your wallet and prevent the invasion of harmful chemicals in your body.

1. Activated Charcoal - You might have seen it being used in many products to get rid of dirt and other types of filth. However, most aren’t aware that activated charcoal is a brilliant natural deodorizer. You can buy it in the form of loose granules and place it at numerous places in your boat to get rid of any fishy smell. To prevent a mess, you can pack them in breathable material before placing them in different areas of your boat.

1. Baking Soda - Baking Soda can easily get rid of the worst odors quickly and efficiently. It is really useful for getting rid of odors from fabrics and carpeting. However, before you use it, you should check up with the manufacturer of your boat. Carpeting and upholstery on your boat may get damaged with the wrong type of cleaning agent. Once you get the green light from the boat manufacturer, sprinkle some baking soda over the carpet and upholstery and vacuum it up after you let the baking soda soak in for a few hours. They will smell fresh and brand new.

Conclusion

Handy believes that you should also clean your fishing tackle and the anchor locker properly. If you use a cast net for fishing, your anchor locker might trap in some fish along with muck and sand. When you clean out your boat, don’t ignore the anchor line and terminal tackle either.