Long Term Moored Boat Decontamination Procedures

Step 1.     Remove any clinging material such as plants, animals and mud from anchor, boat, motor, equipment and trailer.

Step 2.     Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling systems(s).

Step 3.     Physically remove all visible attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders, anchor(s) and through hull fittings.

Step 4.     Flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that is exiting those areas at 140 degree Fahrenheit for ten to thirty seconds.

Step 5.     Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the boat are dry, including bilge, through hull fittings and engine, for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October.