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Snaps and Zippers
To protect the snaps and zippers on your boat’s canvas and cushions from corrosion and
binding, Grady-White includes a tube of lubricant (E-Z Snap
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) in your Owner’s Packet. The
lubricant, manufactured by IOSSO (part number 10909), should be applied per the
manufacturer’s directions during the initial use of your canvas and cushions. The lubricant
should be reapplied every 3 months or sooner depending on your boating environment and
usage. Contact your dealer if you need to reorder lubricant. A snap assist tool should be used
whenever you remove the canvas or cushions to prevent damaging or tearing the material.
Vinyl
• Clean clear vinyl thoroughly with denatured alcohol and apply a protective layer of clear
wax. Do not use paste wax, as it will turn the vinyl yellow. This process should be
repeated as necessary to maintain the protective wax coating.
• Store and secure canvas before trailering.
• Dry all canvas before storing to prevent mildew.
•
Roll
vinyl panels to prevent them from cracking. This is necessary to prevent them from
cracking.
Never fold these pieces!
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Your exterior vinyl upholstery may be cleaned with a mild solution of household detergent and
fresh water. Commercial cleaners for vinyl also work well. Since the seams of your exterior
upholstery are not waterproof, your upholstery should be stored in the cabin or covered when not in
use. Exterior cushions will trap moisture between themselves and the gel coat. If a cushion is not
removed to allow the moisture to dry, blistering of the gel coat may occur. Cockpit bolsters may be
removed if you desire. These bolsters clip onto brackets mounted to the deck structure. Screws are
then installed through the underside of the bolster to hold them in place.
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In the cockpit area of your boat, acrylic and vinyl are used for trim and polyethylene is used for
the toe rails and rod racks. Routine maintenance for vinyl should include regular cleaning with
soapy water and the application of a surface protector at least twice per year. Polyethylene can be
cleaned with products such as 409® or any spray and wipe cleaner. Acrylic can be maintained with
mild soap and water and a soft cloth.
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Cuppers
Grady-White boats have self-bailing cockpits meaning water on the cockpit floor drains by
gravity through large aft scuppers and not into the bilge. The aft drains (scuppers) have an external
scupper flap assembly that restricts the flow of water back into the boat. Inspect the flaps periodically
to make sure they are free of debris. The scupper flaps may need periodic replacement if the rubber
becomes damaged or no longer seals properly in the thru-hull.
In addition to inspecting the scuppers, annually inspect the hoses and replace if necessary. To
inspect hose, observe water flow between the cockpit and the thru-hull. If water flow seems
restricted, a high pressure water hose can be used to flush debris from the scupper hose. If water
leaks into the hull interior from the hose or fittings, replace these components immediately before
using the boat.