Everglades 2012 275 CC, Owner'S Manual

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Routine Maintenance
and water. Any stain, spill or soiling should be
cleaned up promptly to prevent the possibility of
permanent staining. When cleaning, always rub
gently. Avoid using products containing ammo-
nia, powdered abrasive cleaners, steel wool, ink,
strong solvents, acetone and lacquer solvents or
other harsh chemicals as they can cause perma-
nent damage or shorten the life of vinyl. Never
use steam heat, heat guns or hair dryers on vinyl.
Stronger cleaners, detergents and solvents may
be effective in stain removal, but can cause either
immediate damage or slow deterioration. Lotions,
sun tan oil, waxes and polishes, etc., contain oils
and dyes that can cause stiffening and staining
of vinyls.
• Dry soil, dust and dirt - Remove with a soft
cloth.
• Dried on dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened
with water.
• Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water
dampened soft cloth and allow to air dry.
• Stubborn dirt - Wash with a soft cloth
dampened with Ivory Flakes® and water.
Rinse with clean water.
• Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with either
Fantastik Cleaner® or Tannery Car Care
Cleaner® and rub with a soft cloth. Rinse with
clean water.
• Liquid spills - Wipe immediately with a clean
absorbent cloth. Rinse with clean water.
• Food grease and oily stains - Spray immediately
using either Fantastik Cleaner® or Tannery Car
Care Cleaner®, wiping with a soft cloth. Take
care not to extend the area of contamination
beyond its original boundary. Rinse with clean
water.
Acrylic Canvas (Sunbrella)
Modern, bright colored canvas tops are usu-
ally fabricated from acrylic fabrics with the trade
names like Sunbrella®, Argonaut®, etc. Acrylic
fabrics look similar to cotton canvas but are much
more durable and color fast.
Acrylic canvas can be cleaned by using Ivory
Flakes, Ivory Liquid or another mild soap and
water. Scrub lightly and rinse thoroughly to re-
move the soap. Do not use detergents, as they
will deteriorate the waterproofing in the fabric.
The underside can be brushed with a soft brush
and sprayed with a disinfectant to prevent the
accumulation of dirt and mildew. The top or ac-
cessories should never be folded or stored wet.
In fresh water areas, the top and curtains should
be washed weekly. This is particularly important
if the boat is stored near a highway, airport or in
a large city. Residue from jet fuel, exhaust fumes
and industrial pollution can shorten the life of tops
and enclosures.
In saltwater areas, the top and curtains should be
rinsed with fresh water after each use and at least
weekly if it is stored outside. Saltwater attracts
moisture and dirt can shorten the life of fabric tops
and enclosures. The salt is also abrasive and can
cause premature wear in the fabric and stitching.
After several years, the acrylic canvas may lose
some of its ability to shed water. If this occurs,
wash the fabric and let it dry thoroughly. Then
treat the outside surface with a commercially
available waterproofing designed for this purpose.
Waterproofing is available in bulk at most canvas
shops. One-gallon garden sprayers are excellent
for applying waterproofing.
Notice:
Some leakage at the seams is normal and
unavoidable with acrylic enclosures.
Laminated Vinyl Tops
Laminated vinyl top material is a lamination of two
plies of specially formulated vinyl with an inner
reinforcing core fabric. The most common trade
name for this fabric is Weblon.® It is not unusual
for the interior ply to be a different color than the
exterior. There is a greater tendency for this type
of fabric to leak at the seams than with acrylic or
vinyl coated polyester. Paraffin wax that matches
the top can be used to seal the seams if necessary.
Laminated vinyl fabrics should be cleaned pe-
riodically by using Ivory Flakes, Ivory Liquid or
another mild soap and water. Scrub lightly and
rinse thoroughly to remove the soap. Do not
use detergents or harsh cleaners like bleach and
ammonia. They will attack the vinyl in the fabric
and shorten its life. The top or accessories should
never be folded or stored wet.
In fresh water areas, the top and curtains should
be washed weekly. This is particularly important