MasterCraft Aviara AV32, Owner'S Manual

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Periodic cleaning is the best way to keep your boat looking like
new. Regular washing and waxing keep dirt and build-up from
deteriorating the finish. If you keep your boat in showroom-new
condition, then your personal satisfaction will be higher and the
resale value of your boat will be greater.
The boat is made of fiberglass-reinforced resin material that
is easy to clean and care for. Several layers of resin material
are chemically bonded together to form the hull. The smooth
outside surface of the hull is a layer of gel coat resin. The gel
coat is a solid color that is only a few millimeters thick.
Beneath the gel coat surface is a series of layers of chemical
resin, fiberglass mat and woven roving. It is these layers that
give the boat its strength and maintain the hull shape. The boat
bottom also uses special coremat material for its strength-to-
weight and superior marine performance.
Even though Aviara has carefully crafted boats from resilient
materials, it is still the responsibility of the boat owner to
perform regular and routine cleaning maintenance to ensure
that the boat exterior, interior and components retain both their
appearance and strength.
Hull
When washing the boat, use a mild detergent, such as Dawn
or Ivory dish soap, or similar commercially-produced detergent,
and warm water solution. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners,
solvents, ammonia or chlorine, as these will damage the gel
coat surface.
Under extreme conditions, special cleaners may be used to
remove marine growth from the hull. (See an authorized Aviara
service department for further instructions.)