Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

[mayorjones]

I have a 2008 Party Barge that has a custom made cover that works great. However, around the very edge of the pontoon where the cover does not protect, I get a greenish stuff that "appears" on the carpet after it gets wet (rain, etc...). The carpet is tan, so it is very noticeable.

Has anybody else had this problem and if so, have you found a product that works good to either clean or prevent it from happening? It's not mold, it's not moss, it's just a discoloration...

Thanks
Dwight

 

[Zeeter]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

I have a 2008 Party Barge that has a custom made cover that works great. However, around the very edge of the pontoon where the cover does not protect, I get a greenish stuff that "appears" on the carpet after it gets wet (rain, etc...). The carpet is tan, so it is very noticeable.

Has anybody else had this problem and if so, have you found a product that works good to either clean or prevent it from happening? It's not mold, it's not moss, it's just a discoloration...

Thanks
Dwight

Thats called mold. You cant do much about other than treating the area with a mold killing product.

 

[mayorjones]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

Really? It's mold?

It's really green looking - not like other mold I've seen, but I'm sure you're right.

I'm going to take the power washer to it for now and see what happens.

Thanks.

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

Zeeter is correct. Although I don't have that problem, lots of my fellow boaters here in Florida do.

Some have reported that placing a dehumidifier under the cover solved the problem. A small fan may also help.

Mold normally grows in a warm moist environment with little air movement and sunlight.

 

[Jeep Man]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

Zeeter is correct. Although I don't have that problem, lots of my fellow boaters here in Florida do.

Some have reported that placing a dehumidifier under the cover solved the problem. A small fan may also help.

Mold normally grows in a warm moist environment with little air movement and sunlight.

I have some on mine as well, coincidently also an '08 Parti Barge, although I doubt this has any bearing on the problem. As MJ said, the problem is on the section NOT under cover. My boat was in a shady area and the carpet was very wet due to rain. What is the best product to use on it or do I let the sunshine look after it.

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

I have some on mine as well, coincidently also an '08 Parti Barge, although I doubt this has any bearing on the problem. As MJ said, the problem is on the section NOT under cover. My boat was in a shady area and the carpet was very wet due to rain. What is the best product to use on it or do I let the sunshine look after it.

The original poster said the mold was around the edges. My friend has a totally enclosed pontoon and was having trouble with mold under the doors.
He put a dehumidier in the boat and solved his problem. Of course if the carpet is a large unprotected piece outside the cover such as the front deck, then this would not help.

My boat is moored within 20 feet of my friends and I don't have the problem so I have never used any of the mold prevention products. West lists several products and I'm sure most marine stores would carry it. I would assume any of those products would carry the warning to first test in an inconspicuous area to make sure it doesn't discolor the carpet.

 

[rentprop1]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

just power wash the area then mix up a solution a bleach and water kinda 1/2 cup bleach to 1 gal of water and after the next rain while its already wet, go pour the mix on the carpet and put the boat in the sun, mold will be gone in a few days

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

just power wash the area then mix up a solution a bleach and water kinda 1/2 cup bleach to 1 gal of water and after the next rain while its already wet, go pour the mix on the carpet and put the boat in the sun, mold will be gone in a few days

This will kill the mold, but as with other products, test it first in an inconspicuous place such as under the seats to make sure the bleach doesn't change the carpet color.

 

[rentprop1]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

good tip, my pontoon carpet is really light tan ( off white ), I can and have poured bleach almost full strength with no color change

 

[wnbklb]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

My newly-purchased used pontoon boat has the same issue; it's not mold - it's algae on mine. Same products work to kill both, but hard water spray is needed to lift/remove the dead algae/mold out of the carpet. I know this is a little late for you, but thought it might help others researching the fix.

 

[lakegeorge]

Re: Green "Stuff" At Edge of Carpet...

Mix Amonia wiith water and scrub it then water blast it. I would not use Bleach.

This green stuff is very common.