Cobalt Digital Inc 220S, Owner'S Manual

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Deck and Hull Care
Paste wax* will help retard UV light damage. We
suggest three coats be applied at the end or the
beginning of the season, depending on the type of
winter boat storage (covered, enclosed storage
facility), and again mid-season.
To extend the life of your gelcoat finish, use a
Cobalt marine mooring cover totally covering the
top deck of the boat for maximum protection.
Additionally, if your boat is to be stored where the
sun is constantly on the side or transom of the boat,
you should consider having some custom skirting
made to complement the mooring cover.
Tonneau covers will supply adequate short term
protection to the interior, but will not protect the
gelcoat finish. Please check with your authorized
Cobalt dealer for more information on the subject.
Swim Platform Mat Care and Maintenance
General Cleaning
Regular cleaning can be accomplished by simply
washing the mats with mild soap and water and a
medium to stiff bristled brush. Boat washing soap
or other mild detergent, water and a hose works
well. Although the swim platform mat is stain
resistant, certain things, such as food, wine, fish
blood or grease, may stain the mats if they are left
in contact for an extended period of time. It is
always best to clean or rinse away any spills as
soon as possible. Work the cleaner into the stain
with a stiff bristle brush, brushing with the grain
texture, and rinse with a hose to finish.
Suggested cleaners:
• Simple Green
®
• Soft Scrub
®
• Fantastik
®
• Formula 409
®
(Bleach may be used, but avoid any acid-based
cleaners like FSR.)
Things to avoid:
• Sharp objects such as knives or tools dragged
across the surface
• Pressure washing due to the risk of shredding
or cutting the mats
• Extended contact with petroleum based
products. This can cause a stain that may not
be able to be removed.
Storage
The swim platform mat is very resistant to most
weather conditions including sun and rain. It is,
however, best to keep your boat, kayak or other
vehicle covered or stored indoors to extend the life
of your mats. It should be treated the same way you
would treat vinyl marine seats or carpet in a boat.
Excessive exposure to sunlight will decrease the
life of the mats and result in fading.
Focused Refracted Light
Much like a magnifying glass, certain things on a
boat can cause focused light, which can cause
blushing or burning of the surface on your swim
platform mat. This is a very rare occurrence when
actually using the boat, but if you leave your boat
on a dock, lift or trailer, and the sun is at the correct
angle, this can occur. The best way to avoid this is
to cover the boat when you are not using it. If this
happens to your mats, they are not ruined. The
damage usually looks like a wet spot (a little darker)
and over time, this will blend or weather back into
the rest of the mat area and become less
noticeable.
Material Note
The swim platform mat foam has a memory. If you
notice an indent in the mats when you remove your
cover from the support pole or any other area
where something with some weight has been sitting
for an extended period, that mat will rebound over a
short period of time back to its original shape.
* 3M carries a complete line of fiberglass care products.