Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Tough Stains and Set Water Stains: Always try the
technique outlined in the insert first. If that doesn’t
remove the stain, spray Westley’s Clear Magic on the
area, going two inches around the stain or, if possible,
bring the wetness to a break point, such as a bulkhead.
Spray water on the area as directed on the product
bottle. Let set about 5 minutes. Rub the area with a
clean towel, rotating the towel as the stain is removed.
As you rub, go a little beyond the wetness with the
towel, flaring the edges.
Allow the area to dry or blow the entire cleaned area
with compressed air. Repeat if necessary or use Lendow
glass cleaner. After the stain is removed, use the clothes
shaver to remove “fuzzies”.
The carpet used on the interior of the boat has been
treated with a popular stain retardant product. Even so,
the carpet still needs periodic cleaning. Care for the
carpet as you would care for the carpet in your home.
Vacuum it often and shampoo it as needed.
When your boat is new, the carpet sheds and needs to
be vacuumed frequently. This is normal. The shedding
stops after a few weeks.
Some of your boat’s interior components, such as the
shower stalls, optional lower helm module and state-
room berth platforms, are made of gelcoated fiberglass.
Interior fiberglass can be cleaned with any household
cleaner that has been made for cleaning fiberglass.
Many of these types of cleaners are marketed as “tub
and tile” cleaners. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the
interior fiberglass surfaces. Abrasive cleaners scratch
and dull the shiny gelcoat surface.
Do not use glass cleaner, abrasive cleaners or aro-
matic solvents on plexiglass. Doing so etches the
plexiglass.
The shower door, mirrored face of the head medicine
cabinets, and other areas of your boat are made of
plexiglass. Clean plexiglass with a solution of fresh
Carpet
Interior Fiberglass
Plexiglass