Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
Powder Coated Aluminum
Powder coated aluminum should be washed peri-
odically with soap and water to keep it clean. If
the boat is used in saltwater or polluted water,
the aluminum should be washed with soap and
water after each use. Saltwater allowed to re-
main on powder coated aluminum will penetrate
the coating and attack the aluminum, usually
around fasteners and hardware mounted to the
aluminum.
Once a month check for damaged powder coating
and corrosion around fasteners and hardware.
Nicked or badly scratched powder coating can be
sanded and touched up with enamel paint. Cor-
rosion around fasteners will have to be sanded,
then touched up with paint. The fasteners will
require fiber washers and sealing with caulk or a
teflon based sealer to isolate the fastener from
the aluminum and prevent damage to the paint or
powder coating when the fastener is installed. Pe-
riodically applying automotive or boat wax to the
powder coating will provide additional protection
from the harsh effects of saltwater.
Always repair scratches, nicks and corroded ar-
eas in powder coating as soon as possible. Cor-
rosion left unaddressed will lift the powder coat-
ing allowing moisture to travel between the power
coating and the aluminum causing the corrosion
to spread below the coating and damage the alu-
minum.
If excessive chipping and peeling occurs, it could
be an indication of an electrical fault in the boat
or aluminum fabrication. You should contact a
qualified marine electrician to inspect your boat
immediately and correct the problem if you sus-
pect that your boat may have a fault in the alu-
minum frame. You should also contact Monterey
Boats Customer Service.
Note: Boats that are towed behind larger ves-
sels require special attention to the alu-
minum hardware. The salt spray, salty
steam, and chemicals in exhaust gases
are particularly corrosive and will even-
tually penetrate and damage the sur-
face of anodized or powder coated alu-
minum. It is imperative that the boat
and the aluminum are cleaned thor-
oughly at the completion of each trip
or at the end of each day on long cruises
to reduce accelerated deterioration of
the anodizing or powder coating and
premature corrosion to the aluminum.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome
hardware.
Acrylic Plastic Glass
Acrylic glass scratches easily. Never use a dry
cloth or glass cleaning solutions on acrylic. Use a
soft cloth and mild soap and water for routine
cleaning. Solvents and products containing am-
monia can permanently damage acrylic plastic
glass.
Fine scratches can be removed with a fine auto-
motive clear coat polishing compound. A coat of
automotive or boat wax is beneficial to protect
the surface.
Do not use the following on acrylic glass:
• Abrasive cleaners
• Solvents
• Glass cleaners
• Cleaners containing ammonia
• Acetone
• Alcohol
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas
and Enclosures
Vinyl Upholstery
The vinyl upholstery used on the exterior seats
and bolsters, the headliner and some cushions in
the cabin should be cleaned periodically with soap
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, strong
solvents, acetone and lacquer solvents or other
harsh chemicals as they can cause permanent
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 ei-
ther immediate damage or slow deterioration. Lo-
tions, sun tan oil, waxes and polishes, etc., con-
tain oils and dyes that can cause stiffening and
staining of vinyl.