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46 Owner’s Manual
COBALT
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Refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual for
requirements on galvanic corrosion protection.
Saltwater
Wash the entire boat after each use in salt water. If
you continue to operate in saltwater, the entire boat
should be protected against saltwater damage as
described in
Interior/Exterior Care
, in this section.
Refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual for
manufacturer’s saltwater operating
recommendations.
SUNBRELLA
®
CANVAS
The canvas used on your Cobalt yacht is
manufactured from top quality materials to provide
you with years of trouble-free service.
The following information is provided to help you
maintain the appearance and ease of operation.
Cobalt uses Sunbrella
®
, a woven fabric made of
100% solution-dyed acrylic fiber. It is very colorfast
and will withstand long-term exposure to the sun
(ultra-violet) without excessive fading or
deterioration.
• Do not store canvas wet or in an unventilated,
moist area.
• Always roll the canvas instead of folding.
• Roll the top carefully around the bows and
cover with the storage boot provided.
• Your canvas is designed and intended for
short-term use only. Do not use it for storage.
Cleaning Canvas
Canvas should be cleaned regularly before
substances such as dirt and roof particles are
allowed to accumulate on and become embedded
in the fabric. The fabric can be cleaned without
being removed from the installation. Simply brush
off any debris, hose down and clean with a mild
solution of natural soap in lukewarm water (no
more than 100°F [37.8°C). Rinse thoroughly to
remove soap. DO NOT USE DETERGENTS. Allow
to air dry. Do not store canvas wet or in an
unventilated, moist area.
DO NOT use abrasive detergents and/or cleaners
containing solvents or gasoline; these types will
damage the fabric. If using high-pressure or
steam-cleaning devices, use care; improper use
can damage the vinyl coating and/or fabric.
NOTICE: DO NOT paint an
anode, its fasteners or its
mounting surface. Painting will
reduce the anode’s corrosion
protection capabilities. Make
sure the anode’s contact to its
mounting surface is clean and
secure.
CAUTION
Avoid damage to the canvas. Under no
circumstance are these fabrics to be put
in hot water, run through the hot drying
cycle of an automatic dryer or steam
pressed at a dry cleaner. Fabric should
be line-dried.
