Boston Whaler 235 Conquest, Manual

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5-3 235
Conquest
Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
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Vinyl Cushion Care
The vinyl cushions on your 235 Conquest will keep
their appearance and suppleness if cared for properly.
Salt water, salt residue, dirt, ultra-violet rays etc. will
take their toll on vinyl products causing them to lose
their luster and texture. A thorough cleaning with a
good vinyl upholstry cleaner will keep the vinyl soft.
Keep the vinyl dry to prevent mildew, make sure
there is no moisture between the cushions.
The cushions on your boat are made of a durable
vinyl material called OMNOVA and is protected by
a finish called PreFixx.
This protective finish is designed to be cleaned easily,
over and over without showing signs of wear. The
PreFixx finish gives you the freedom to remove stains
with ease that were not possible before.
The vinyl material and superior finish has been tested
to resist heavy abrasion. There is a 3 step cleaning
process recommended by the manufacturer.
Following this procedure will ease in cleaning the
vinyl cushions.
Complete cleaning instructions are included in the
owner’s packet. Read all information provided by
the cushion manufacturer regarding the proper
cleaning and maintenance.
Note: As the level of stain is increased, the liklihood
of using solvents may be necessary.
Read all information from the solvent manufacturer
regarding safety and handling of this material.
Wear proper protective equipment to insure your
personal safety. Only use solvents in a well ventilated
area and test the solvent in a conspicuous section of
the affected vinyl. Keep all solvents away from open
flame and any other forms of ignition.
Protecting your engines vital moving parts from
corrosion and rust caused by freezing of trapped water
or excessive condensation due to climatic changes
is very important. Internal engine parts can be
effected by rust due to lack of proper lubrication.
Freezing water in the engine can cause extensive
damage to the internal moving parts.
It is important that you follow all the
recommendations set by the engine owner’s
operations manual. It will give you a schedule of
when these important functions need to be done.
Engine
Tank(s), hoses, fuel pump and carburetor should be
treated to help pevent the formation of varnish and
gum. Temperature extremes cause condensation to
accumulate in the fuel tank(s). Empty gas tanks
collect condensation which could lead to fuel
contamination and/or premature wear of your system.
Long periods of storage and/or non-use, common to
boats, create unique problems. When preparing to store
a boat for extended periods, of two months or more, it
Fuel System
Long Term Storage
Storage or winter lay-up will require you to make
sure that your boat and its systems are properly
conditioned for extended periods of non-usage.
Periodically haul the boat out of the water and
scrub the bottom with a bristle brush and a
solution of soap and water. For better protection
paint the hull below the waterline with a high
grade anti-fouling paint.
NOTICE
Never start or run your outboard (even
momentarily) without having water circulating
through the cooling water intake holes in the
gear case. This will prevent damage to the water
pump (running dry) or overheating of the
engine.
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CAUTION
immediately after the boat has been removed from
the water. If the growth is allowed to dry it will be
that much harder to remove. If the growth is more
severe, you may need to enlist the services of a
professional hull cleaning company. Fresh water, salt
water and water temperature can all affect the types
of growth that you will find on your boats hull.