Axis A20, Owner'S Manual

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general
cleaning
Axis
Owners
Manual
2019
Page 144
on-going care
Axis recommends keeping the boat clean at all times. Immediately after an
outing, the boat’s exterior and interior should get a thorough rinsing with clear,
fresh water, and then should be allowed to air dry prior to covering with canvas. If
this is not possible, the boat’s cover should be removed as soon as you arrive at your
destination and allowed to dry.
Boats must be thoroughly rinsed inside and out with
clear, fresh water following all outings and then allowed
to completely dry prior to storage or parking. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the finishes and the
development of mold or mildew, or permanent stains. Such damage is not covered under
warranty.
If the boat will be left in water, the exposed areas should be wiped down with clear, fresh
water and allowed to dry before boat covers are installed.
Consumers should never add aftermarket waterproofing to canvas. The canvas must
“breathe” in order to avoid mold and mildew. If any spray-on waterproofing has
been added after delivery, it will void the warranty.
Breathability of Fabrics – Air Permeability: Air permeability is an important
factor in the performance of outerwear where the wind resistance helps keep
the user warm. Fabrics that have high air permeability usually have low water
repellency, the latter being an important feature for mooring covers. When in a slip,
mooring or parked on a trailer, the cover is not experiencing any pressure that would
force air through the fabric so breathing or air permeating will not occur.
In all cases, vents that are often placed on covers provide more ability for air to
move out from under the cover than the fabric’s ability to breathe. It is important to
note that in this “static” condition air under the cover is stagnant.
Where air permeability is most important is when towing. This is a dynamic condition and
high air permeability will cause the cover to billow and buffet, lowering its life and potentially
causing damage to the surfaces it touches.
Mold & Mildew
Cause and Prevention:
Mold and mildew spores
are ever-present in
air and soil, and most
will germinate when
exposed to temperatures
above 75˚F/24
o
C and
relative humidity (RH)
of 50%, with rapid
spread occurring at 80%;
however some can grow
in significantly lower
temperature and RH
levels.
canvas