Section 5
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Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
Hull
If you are going to leave your CROWNLINE in the water continuously for two or more
weeks, CROWNLINE Boats, Inc. recommends sealing the hull bottom with a high-
quality barrier coating. Unsealed gelcoat may form water blisters. Repair of water
blister damage is not covered under the CROWNLINE Boats, Inc. warranty. If you
have any questions regarding this, contact your CROWNLINE dealer.
NOTE:
Wire brushes, scouring pads or other abrasive-type materials/solutions
should not be used on the hull bottom of your boat. They create small
scratch marks that will collect dirt, silt, sand, marine growth and other
foreign materials.
Keep the hull bottom of your boat clean and make frequent inspections for any signs
of excessive wear or damage. Repairs to the hull bottom should be made
immediately. Accumulation of dirt and marine growth may cause drag, which limits
the performance and fuel efficiency of your boat.
Bottom Paint (Anti-fouling)
Anti-fouling bottom paint is designed to dissolve slowly to prevent marine growth.
Therefore, the hull bottom should be repainted at the end of the boating season.
Factors to take into consideration when selecting a protective bottom paint:
• Water
temperature
• Pollution
• Salinity
• Current
•
Organic material in the water.
IMPORTANT:
Contact your CROWNLINE dealer for recommended bottom paints
and for information regarding local laws that govern your area for
the use of these paints. Many states regulate the chemical content
of bottom paints to meet environmental standards and regulations.
1. Scrub the hull bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap and water.
NOTE:
Repainting the hull bottom is not required after each scrubbing, unless
bare areas are visible in the bottom paint.
2. Sand entire bottom surface of boat.
3. Smooth out all rough areas as required.
4. Clean bottom surface to remove all dust and foreign materials.
5. Make sure bottom surface is completely dry.
6. Apply new coat of bottom paint.
IMPORTANT:
Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations regarding drying
times for bottom paint.
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