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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
Routine Care & Maintenance .................... 5-1
Hull .................................................... 5-1
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) .............. 5-1
Waxing the Gel Coat Surfaces .................. 5-2
Hull Maintenance..................................... 5-2
Hull Blistering ......................................... 5-2
Prevention .......................................... 5-3
Bottom Painting ...................................... 5-2
Bottom Painting a Bare Hull .................. 5-3
Bottom Painting a Pre-Painted Hull ........ 5-4
Rubrail care ............................................ 5-4
Cleaning Fiberglass & Non-Skid ................ 5-4
Stainless Steel Care ................................. 5-5
Aluminum Care ....................................... 5-5
Standard Vinyl Cushions .......................... 5-5
Cool Technology Vinyl Cushions (Option) ... 5-6
Cushions and Water Exposure .................. 5-6
Cleaning Your Instrument Gauges ............ 5-6
Canvas Care and Maintenance .................. 5-6
Maintaining a Good Appearance ............ 5-6
On a Regular Basis .............................. 5-6
Cleaning stubborn Stains ...................... 5-6
Maintaining Zippers and Hardware ............ 5-7
Cleaning Acrylic Windscreen ..................... 5-7
Maintaining Your Teak ............................. 5-7
Long term Storage & Winterization ........... 5-8
Engine ................................................ 5-8
Fuel System ........................................ 5-8
Electrical System ................................. 5-8
Battery ............................................... 5-9
Deck ................................................... 5-9
Drainage ............................................. 5-9
Avoid Loss .......................................... 5-9
Cover.................................................. 5-9
Trailer Storage ........................................ 5-9
Environment ........................................... 5-9
Reinforcement Locations ........................ 5-10
Reinforcement Location Diagram ............ 5-11
Maintenance Log ................................... 5-12
Attachments
Commissioning Checklist
