Rust stains on hull

I forgot take the anchors and chains out of the anchor locker before the winter, and now I have a few pale orange streaks over the white gel-coat from rusty run-off out of the locker drain holes. Tried all the obvious ways of getting it off, no result, so anybody got a magic trick?

Thinking about stainless steel chain "going forward", anybody know where I can get it at reasonable price?

Try W5 limescale remover from Lidl, if that doesn't work Y-10 hull cleaner should do the trick. Can't help with regards to the chain though I'm afraid.

There are various products available from chandlers. I have used one called "gel kleen" and it is great. As said Y10 is a similar style thing.I think the main ingredient in most of these is oxalic acid so if you can get your hands on that you are flying!

As for the anchor chain... I have galvanised chain and have never suffered from rust. Is yours not galvo?

As posted,Y10 is the man to sort you out. I use it all the time and it`s amazing stuff. You can get it from Marine parts direct (Swords) along with any amount of chain.

Thanks for the tips gents, I'll get onto that right away.

As for the anchor chain... I have galvanised chain and have never suffered from rust. Is yours not galvo?

They were, Jim, but not any more.... got two lengths from the local agri-coop, wont be buying there again....

You may have got Zinc coated chain.... not worth a toss You should be fine with galvanised chain from a chandlers.

Kev

That must be it all right - should've gone to Specsavers.....

Made that mistake myself