Has anyone had black mold in their hull?

TackMaster

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I noticed what looks like black mold growth when viewing through the inspection port on my laser II. Is this a problem for the boat? How can I remove it if so?
 

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That's what most old fibreglass dinghies look like inside. The problem isn't the mold itself but the moisture that's been there long enough to enable it to grow; on a Laser 2 there's a risk that the wooden internal supporting structures are in bad shape for the same reason.

You can try vinegar for the spots you can reach (which is quite a small percentage of the whole interior), but it's totally cosmetic and therefore pretty pointless for out-of-sight areas.

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