Critters in Boat?

Well, as a skunk remedy we make a paste of 
 
1 qt hydrogen peroxide 3%
1/4 cup baking soda
1 tsp liquid soap (we use Dawn)
 
Scrub this over the affected area.... then wash off.... it is meant for dog fur, but hey, if it takes out skunk smell it is worth a shot! 
Precaution though... it may 'bleach' out color on fabrics, so I would test it first on anything made of a fabric.
 
Cats don't like Moth Balls, you could try dumping a box of them in the boat before storage next fall, especially around the back where they enter

If its an unmarked cat that is feral, running loose, don't let it go again.  If you want to "save" it, take it to the local shelter or if it is truly feral, S.S.S. 
 

Thanks for the responses.  I may put a trail cam and or a Have a Hart to see what's going on at night. 
 
Thanks again.

Oh I forgot. If you have a lot of mice, it wouldn't hurt to start trapping them. It might be why the cats are hanging around, but they probably just like the dry comfy boat.
 

Wow Dakota. Id question the legality of any of that....if I was the judging type.

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They claim intentionally killing a is cat violent act and is therefore against the law? How can vets do it then? What if my cat has leukemia and I want to put it down? Is it illegal if I do it myself? Is it illegal for the vet to do it? What other animals are on this list or is it just for "cuddly" ones?
 
If these animal cruelty laws are in place how can hunting be legal. Hunting is in fact, intentionally shooting an animal. Is that violent? Does that breed violence and aggression?
 
After I shoot a deer, I have remorse. After that initial adrenalin fades there is a sadness. I thank the deer's spirit for offering it's body up so that my family and I are able to have protein. I say a "prayer" and burn some sage. There's a Native american belief that you cannot kill an animal unless it's spirit offers it's body to you. I suppose my little ritual is derived form that. The point is you can kill without it causing you to turn into a serial killer.
 
I'll give you that shooting a gun is violent(by the physics involved if nothing else), but to say it breed's violent aggressive people is hogwash. Violent aggressive people are attracted to shooting because it the perfect embodiment of how they feel. 
 
I'm going to have to read these laws, cause the way its presented above makes no sense.
 
Our country has been at war(in one place or another) for decades. Perhaps someone should look into how much violence and aggression comes form that, or even just watching the nightly news for that matter. I would even wager driving a car breeds more aggression than killing. It does for me anyway. 

Again...i agree. And I apologize for continuing this thread off topic. I just hate seeing good people getting in trouble for laws that they dont know.

All good...this discussion makes an interesting topic and gives me reason to research. Someone should consider creating a thread about it. :o)

anatikus
Hey bud....i dont like them any more than you do...in fact, I agree with you....all except the whats legal part.

 DEAN, what do you think we have using for cat fish BAIT !!! That's way I HAVE NO cats near my house  LOL

LMAO!

To remove the smell, try Nature's Miracle enzyme cleaner, from pet store.  It does a good job on dog pee, although cat pee is far more potent, especially if soaked into wood.  50/50 bleach and water blend might be needed if really bad.
 
I'd do my best to cover the boat in the future and cut off access.  Don't make it air tight, since it will need to breath, especially if still warm.
 
50mph tennis ball to the head or body will deter a cat from hanging out around your boat, unless the food supply is just that good.