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This section includes recommendations for cleaning
the aluminum, hardware, fabrics, vinyl, and carpeting
on your boat. Although household cleaners may be
used, they should be used in small quantities. Cleaners
containing chlorine, solvents, or petroleum may dam-
age your boat's components and are a pollutant if they
get into the water. In addition, cleaners containing
phosphates encourage algae blooms. Mixing cleaners
can cause harmful chemical reaction. Use citrus-based
cleaners or the cleaners recommended. Check with
your dealer for additional information.
Properly used and maintained, your boat will give you
years of service and enjoyment. By keeping your boat
"shipshape", you will be doing more than protecting
your investment; you will also ensure good perform-
ance and safety on the water.
The first step in ensuring good performance is keeping
your boat clean, particularly below the waterline where
a build up of scum, algae, or other marine growth can
rob you of performance and fuel efficiency.
Before attempting to use a particular cleaning solution
or method for cleaning, test the material to be cleaned
in a hidden or inconspicuous area for possible adverse
reactions.
Wire brushes; scouring pads, or other abrasive type
materials/solutions should never be used on the deck or
hull of your boat. They create small scratch marks that
will collect marine growth and other foreign materials.
EXTERIOR HULL AND DECK
Fiberglass
When you remove the boat from the water, clean it as
soon as possible. Dirt, debris and grime will come off
easier while it is still wet. Use a brush and biodegrad-
able boat cleanser. Stubborn areas may be cleaned
with a non-abrasive cleaner. Harsh abrasives and
chemical cleaners are not recommended as they can
damage the gel-coat, shorten its life, and make it more
susceptible to stains. When used in saltwater, the boat
should be washed after each use.
The hull should be waxed periodically, at least once a
year, with a high quality wax. This will keep it shiny
looking and help prevent chalking and aging. The wax
will also make it easier to keep clean by closing the
pores that trap the grime.
If the boat is to be kept in freshwater or saltwater for an
extended period, a proper barrier coat and bottom paint
must be applied.
Do not wax non-skid areas. It could make them slip-
pery and increase the possibility of injury.
Stainless Steel Hardware
The stainless steel hardware of your boat should be
cleaned and washed after each boat use, especially in
salt or polluted water. While it is "stainless" it is not
"stain-proof". If it is not cleaned, it can develop sur-
face rust stains. It can be protected with a high quality
automotive or boat wax. It can also be protected with
a commercial metal cleaner and a protectant.
Anodized Aluminum
The aluminum can be maintained with a regular wash-
ing with soap and water. Otherwise it can develop a
surface corrosion, which can penetrate the anodizing
and attack the aluminum underneath. If badly
scratched, it can be repaired with an aluminum or sil-
ver paint.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good metal polish and protect with wax. This
should be done every couple of months or as soon as
you notice any finish deterioration.
Plexiglass
Do not use products with ammonia on your Plexiglas
windscreen. It can mar the surface and reduce its trans-
parency. A moil soap and water or non-ammonia
cleaner will work well. In addition to ammonia, clean-
ers should not be used which contain solvents, acetone,
or alcohol.
Upholstery
Your boat's seat and vinyl upholstery should be kept as
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