Boston Whaler 20 Justice Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 6 Boat Maintenance
Damage caused by blistering is not covered under
your hull warranty.
There are a number of important things that you
can do to avert hull blistering. They include:
Storage
Store your boat out of the water when not in use.
Store your boat on a trailer, in a boatlift, or on a cradle.
Be sure to use a bunk style design that supports the
boat well.
Refer to Trailering in Section 2 of this manual for
more information about trailer design and proper boat
support.
Inspection
Inspect the entire surface of the boat bottom on a fre-
quent basis. Address any structural or cosmetic
issues immediately. Even a minor scratch or scrape
might allow water to enter the hull laminate.
Waxing
Applying a high-quality wax formulated for marine use
can slow the hydrolysis process. Be sure the boat bot-
tom is clean and follow all of the wax manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Bottom Painting
Painting the bottom of your boat slows the formation of
blisters and controls marine growth. Bottom coat-
ings fall into two general categories, barrier coat-
ing and conventional bottom painting.