Boston Whaler 25 Guardian Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 6 Boat Maintenance
Cutwater & Chafe Plates
Your boat might be equipped with an optional stainless
steel cutwater. This is a plate that protects the keel
against debris while underway and possible damage
while beaching. Inspect the cutwater several times a
year for loose screws, missing screws, and large gaps
along the outside edges. If you service or replace any
screws, you must use the correct screws and bed
them with black 3M
®
5200 sealant.
Your boat might be equipped with stainless steel tran-
som corner chafe plates. The same precautions apply
to these items. All chafe plates are powder-coated to
give them a longer service life, but sometimes the
powder-coat might be worn or chipped away. If the
powder-coat gets chipped away, touch up the part with
a high quality, acrylic enamel.
Drains & Scuppers
Check all compartment drains, scuppers, and bilge
discharge fittings at least once a month. Inspect for
gaps in sealant, tightness, cracks, and UV damage.
Inspect scupper flaps for deterioration. If any drains or
thru-hull fittings are damaged, have them serviced or
replaced immediately.
!
CAUTION
The cutwater retaining screws are very special.
They do not penetrate through the hull. DO
NOT drill out the holes or substitute any other
screws. Incorrect service procedures could
cause serious hull damage and might void
portions of your hull warranty.
!
CAUTION
Failure to properly maintain thru-hull fittings
might lead to serious hull damage and could
void portions of your hull warranty.