MasterCraft NXT20 2017, Owner'S Manual

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permanent marks that are not covered under warranty. Regular
cleaning and oiling of wood will maintain its original appearance.
Unprotected wood will turn gray and could split or separate. If this
happens it may void the warranty.
New wood platforms have been sealed and finished with an oil-
based, wood preservative by the manufacturer.
Platforms will keep the new look and last for many, many years if
properly maintained. For best results re-oil the platform and allow it
to dry before the first use. If the boat spends a lot of long weekends
on the lake with the swim platform in the water or if the platform sits
uncovered in the sun, it should be oiled one or two times a month
during the first season; then as needed after that. The platform
should be covered when not in use or when stored for the winter.
CARPET
Occasionally washing with mild detergent and warm water
or household carpet cleaners will help keep the carpet clean.
Thoroughly hose the detergent out of the carpet and into the bilge.
(This is a good time to clean the bilge also.) Allow the boat to
remain uncovered to air dry for several days to prevent any mildew
or odor caused by moisture.
PLATFORMS
All Wood Platforms
If shoes are worn when walking on the wood, they should be proper
boating shoes. Black-soled shoes are likely to scuff the surface,
resulting in marks that may be difficult to remove or even leave
Many products such as boiled linseed oil, tongue oil, wood oil and
other outdoor wood preservatives can be found at marinas, paint
stores or home improvement stores. Some oils such as linseed oil
should be thinned with a thinner like mineral spirits before use.
(70 percent oil-30 percent thinner.)
When oiling a platform, apply a coat of oil with a wet cloth, work into
the seams, end grain and edges. Allow the oil to set approximately
15 minutes and then wipe off the excess oil with a dry cloth. Do
not let the oil dry on the platform in the sun. Excess oil should be
removed with a dry cloth.
AquaTrac Platforms
AquaTrac should be handled only with clean hands. Oil, grease or
dirt may leave permanent imprints on the surface. Whenever possi-
ble, keep the platform covered when the boat is not in use. It should
be stored dry.
Spills
Scoop or scrape up as much of the spill as possible, followed by a
thorough blotting of the remaining spotting with a dry, clean cloth. If
cloth is not available, paper towels are an acceptable substitute.
Non-oil Based Stains
Create a detergent solution by adding 1/4 teaspoon of liquid dish
detergent to one (1) cup of warm water. Apply the solution to the
affected area (do not scrub) and blot with a dry, clean cloth. Repeat
the process until the stain stops transferring to the cloth. If the
stain still appears on the platform, apply the solution to the area and
allow it to stand for 2-5 (two-to-five) minutes. Then rinse with clear,
clean water.
Oil-Based Stains
Apply naphtha-based (hydrocarbon petroleum) solvent or min-
eral spirits to the affected area and follow the instructions on the
solvent container. Use care when using such solvent cleaners as
directed on the container instructions as there may be health mat-
ters to consider when using these solvents. Always work from the
outside into the center of the stain.
Do not scrub!
If stains still appear, the surface may be restored by lightly sanding
the area with a drywall sponge with 240-360 grit. The sanded area
will probably appear slightly lighter than the rest of the platform but
should blend into the overall color in time.