Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Never use abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool to
clean stainless steel fittings or rails. Never use mineral
acids or bleach to clean stainless steel. Never let
stainless steel come into prolonged contact with iron,
steel or other metals which cause contamination
leading to rust or corrosion.
A variety of decorative stripes are used on the exterior
of your boat. Striping tapes are custom-made to
Carver’s color and size specifications. Replacement
striping tape is only available through Carver Dealers.
To remove a damaged section of tape, heat the area
with a hair dryer. This softens the adhesive and makes
the tape easier to remove. To remove any adhesive
residue, use acetone.
When fueling your boat, avoid spilling fuel on any of
the decorative striping tape. Fuel damages the striping
tape.
The window and hatch frames on your boat are fabri-
cated from aluminum. Some of these frames are painted
with enamel. To clean both the painted and unpainted
frames, use a sponge dipped in a solution of fresh water
and mild soap. Do not use a brush or abrasive cleaner
as these can scratch the painted frame surfaces, damag-
ing their appearance.
The cabin windows are made from tempered glass.
Clean the windows using a soft rag and glass cleaner.
The bridge wind screen is made from formed plexiglass.
Do not use glass cleaner to clean plexiglass; instead, use
a solution of fresh water and mild soap.
Decorative
Striping Tape
Windows