Monterey Boats 350 Sport Yacht, Owner'S Manual

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350 SPORT YACHT
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8.4 Maintenance
• Periodically lubricate all hinges and latch
assemblies with a light oil.
• Periodically clean and coat gasket materials
with silicone to help keep them pliable.
• The opening cabin deck hatches and the cabin
door are made of acrylic plastic glass. Acrylic
glass scratches easily. Never use a dry cloth
or glass cleaning solutions on acrylic glass.
Use a soft cloth and mild soap and water for
routine cleaning. Solvents and products
containing ammonia can permanently damage
acrylic glass. Please refer to the Routine
Maintenance chapter for more information on
the proper maintenance for acrylic plastic glass.
• Periodic inspection and cleaning of the engine
compartment ventilation ducts is necessary to
ensure adequate air circulation. A buildup of
leaves, twigs, or other debris can severely
reduce ventilation. It also is important to be
sure that the drains in the vent baffles are
open to prevent excessive sea water from
accumulating in the vents and overflowing into
the engine compartment.
• The bilge blowers are permanently lubricated
and require no maintenance. Blower operation
can and should be tested by placing a hand
over the exhaust vents. Do not rely on the
sound of the blowers. A substantial amount
of air should be exhausted by the blower.
Frequently check the intake vents for
obstructions, preferably before each cruise.
Note: Should blower noise become excessive,
the source of the noise should be found
and corrected before operating the
boat.