Chaparral 420 PREMIERE, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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REFER TO THE OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET
FOR A CANVAS CARE SHEET IF THE SURFACE
OF THE CLEAR VINYL BECOMES SCRATCHED.
Care
• Keep the top up when the boat is not in use or
when it is raining. Never trailer your boat with the
canvas up. None of the canvas or covers sup-
plied with your boat were designed for the stress
of highway speed trailering, and to do so may
damage the canvas.
• Keep the canvas clean. Acrylic fabric will not
support mildew growth, but dirt and dust on the
canvas will.
• Lubricate zippers with paraffin and snaps with
petroleum jelly.
• If canvas or seams leak, apply a light coating of
fluorocarbon based water repellent, or “303
High Tech Fabric Guard,” available at most
marine dealers.
• Allow all canvas to air dry before storing. Never
store canvas damp or wet. Provide proper venti-
lation to limit the possibility of mildew.
• Avoid mooring under trees.
• Do not tow your boat with canvas attached to
any hull or windshield mounted fasteners.
• When storing the rear (aft) curtain, fold the can-
vas over the clear vinyl window (do not fold clear
vinyl), then roll or store flat.
Cleaning
• Wet down and clean all canvas and clear vinyl
material on a regular basis before substances
like dirt, mold, pollen, etc. are allowed to
become embedded in the fabric. Fabric can be
cleaned without removing from installation.
• Brush off loose dirt and particles. Hose down and
clean with a mild solution of natural soap in luke-
warm water. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap.
Never use a detergent or bleach on your canvas.
• Allow to completely dry.
• Wash and clean vinyl windows with a warm soap
solution. Use a soft cloth or sponge and do not
scratch the surface.
• If stubborn stains exist, call your dealer for
proper procedures. Do not try your own clean-
ing procedures as they may permanently dam-
age the canvas.
• After each use, especially in salt water areas,
rinse the canvas completely with fresh cold
water. Then let the canvas dry completely
before stowing.
• All metal components of the canvas should be
rinsed with fresh cold water and exposed com-
ponents should be wiped dry to maintain
appearance and working order.
Do not fold or store any of the canvas pieces
while wet.
EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
All exterior fabrics should be cleaned with a sponge
or very soft scrub brush and a solution of mild soap
and warm water. After scrubbing, rinse with cold,
clean water and allow the fabric to air dry in a well
ventilated place, preferably away from direct sunlight.
If your boat does not have enough ventilation, mildew
can occur. Heat alone will not prevent mildew; you
must also provide for fresh air circulation.
REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
REFER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET
FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND OTHER CLEANING
INFORMATION.
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