Chafing, fiber wear from dirt and grit and deterioration
from ultraviolet light can cause your canvas sun top and
covers to degrade over time. The effects of ultraviolet
light can sometimes be reduced by chemical treatment
of canvas items. Consult your Boston Whaler® dealer
or check with your owner’s manual before using any
chemical treatments on your canvas. To keep the can-
vas and metal parts in good working condition and keep
a good appearance, you will need to keep them clean.
The fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances
such as dirt, pollen, etc. are allowed to accumulate on
and become embedded in the fabric. The fabric can be
cleaned without removing the framework.
Simply brush off any loose dirt, pollen, etc. hose down
and clean with a mild solution of a natural soap in luke-
warm water (no more than 100 ° F. 38° C.). Rinse thor-
oughly to remove soap. Allow the canvas to completely
air-dry. After each use especially in salt water areas, rinse
the canvas completely with fresh cold water. Let the can-
vas dry completely before stowing. All metal compo-
nents of the canvas frame should be rinsed with fresh
cold water and exposed components wiped dry to main-
tain appearance and working order. Lubricate the snaps
of the canvas with petroleum jelly, use a parafin wax on
the zippers to keep them in proper working order. If
you have stubborn cleaning cases call your Boston
Whaler® dealer for proper cleaning procedures.
Do not use bleach or solvents to clean the canvas
material.
Canvas Care & Maintenance
305 Conquest-Owner’s Manual
Section 8 - Getting to know your Boston Whaler
Vinyl Cushion Care
Your cushions on the 305 Conquest are made of a du-
rable 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; that if followed 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.
Notice: As the level of stain is increased; the liklihood of
using solvents may be necessary.
Read all information from the solvent manufacturer re-
garding safety and handling of this material.
Wear proper protective equipment to insure your per-
sonal safety. Only use solvents in a well ventilated area
and test the solvent in a conspicuous section of the af-
fected vinyl. Keep all solvents away from open flame
and any other forms of ignition.
Do not use bleach or solvents to clean the vinyl
cushions.
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