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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
R
130 Super Sport
Rubrail Care
The rubrail on your boat is constructed of an injected
high density
PVC vinyl
material which laboratory
tests have proven to be highly resistant to staining,
fading and cracking.
As resilient as this material is, you still need to follow
some basic maintenance precautions.
General maintenance requires a thorough cleaning
with mild soap & water.
DO NOT
use any cleaning
agents which contain chemicals.
Although the outer shell is tough and durable, there
is a chance that it can be breached. Use care when
docking or exposing the rubrail to conditions which
may cause damage such as docking against heavily
barnacle-encrusted pilings.
Some tears (cleanly sliced) can be repaired with a
“Super Glue” type product.
Thoroughly clean and dry the affected area. Apply
glue and hold the surfaces together.
Areas which have been torn or are affected by heavy
abrasion will have to have the damaged section
replaced. Please see your Boston Whaler
®
dealer for
this type of repair.
Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid
To protect your deck and non-skid areas from the
deteriorating affects of the sun, oxidation, water spots
and pollution, use a good quality “fi berglass and non-
skid deck” wax every two to three months.
When applied to your deck and non-skid areas, as
recommended by the manufacturer, the wax forms a
protective non-slick surface which will keep debris
from sticking. Dirt, soot, bird droppings, and even
fi sh blood will rinse right off.
The cleaner your stainless trim and fi ttings can
be kept, the greater the assurance of optimum
corrosion resistance. Without proper care even
the best stainless steel will corrode.
Stainless steel is strong and corrosion resistant, but
still requires maintenance to keep its appearance.
Frequent routine cleaning of your stainless steel
with a mild soap and water solution and coating with
a good grade cleaning wax will help maintain the
fi nish.
• Wa s h w i t h m i l d s o a p a n d c o l d o r
lukewarm water.
• Dry THOROUGHLY.
• Apply cleaning wax with a soft, dry cloth.
• Allow wax to dry, then polish and buff.
Stainless Steel Care
NOTICE
Masking tape is NOT recommended for the types
of paint you will be using.
Make sure that there is enough paint left to cover
areas that were not accessible, (slings, jack stands
etc.) and paint accordingly. Follow the
paint
manufacturer’s recommendation for do’s and dont’s
after the painting is complete.
NOTICE
Painting your boat’s hull will adversely affect the
boat’s speed and performance and may require
re-propping if the maximum engine RPMs drop
below the engine model/mfg recommended
operating range.
NOTICE
NEVER use abrasive cleaners, detergents or
soft scrub type cleaners to wash your boats
surfaces.
NEVER use abrasive pads, brushes or sponges
to attempt to remove stubborn stains.
NEVER use strong solvents or detergents which
contain chlorine.
