Monterey Boats 378SE, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Routine Maintenance
Canvas and Side Curtains
Acrylic (Sunbrella) canvas should be rinsed fre-
quently with clear, fresh water and cleaned peri-
odically by using a mild soap and water. Scrub
lightly and rinse thoroughly to remove the soap.
Do not use detergents. The water should be cold
or luke warm, never hot. Scrub with a soft brush
and rinse thoroughly. Allow to air dry.
The top or accessories should never be folded or
stored wet.
After several years, the acrylic canvas may lose
some of its ability to shed water. If this occurs,
wash the fabric and treat it with a commercially
available water proofing designed for this pur -
pose. Monterey recommends 303 High Tech
Fabric Guard.
To apply waterproofing, wash the canvas and al -
low it to dry completely. Then apply a thin, even
coat of waterproofing, allowing the first coat to air
dry. Apply a second coat for increased protection.
Notice:
Some leakage at the seams is normal and
unavoidable with acrylic enclosures.
Notice:
Some boats are equipped with acrylic (Sun-
brella) canvas that is coated with a perma-
nent water proofing called Sea Mark. Can -
vas treated with Sea Mark will not lose its
ability to shed water and never needs to be
retreated.
Side curtains and clear connectors can be cleaned
with mild soap and water. They should not be al-
lowed to become badly soiled. Dirt, oil, mildew,
and cleaning agents containing ammonia, will
shorten the life of the vinyl that is used for clear
curtains. After cleaning the curtains and allowing
them to dry, apply a non-lemon furniture polish
or an acrylic glass and clear plastic protector to
extend the life of the curtains.
Vinyl curtains should be stored either rolled or
flat, without folds or creases. Folding the curtains
will make permanent creases that could cause the
vinyl to crack.
Notice:
Do not use any polish containing lemon
scents or lemon. The lemon juice will attack
the vinyl and shorten its life.
Snaps should be lubricated periodically with Teflon
or silicone grease. Zippers should be lubricated
with silicone spray, paraffin or a product designed
to lubricate zippers in marine canvas.
The bimini top, side curtains, clear connector,
back drop and aft curtain must be removed when
trailering. Canvas enclosures are not designed to
withstand the extreme wind pressure encountered
while trailering and will be damaged. Always
remove and properly store the enclosure before
trailering your boat.
Miscellaneous Stains
Coffee, Tea, Coke, Dye, Fruit Juice, Ice
Cream, Motor Oil, Clay, Grease, Blood,
Catsup, Chocolate, Milk, Rust, Latex Paint,
Water Colors, Berry Stains, Egg, Salad
Dressing, Wine, Furniture Polish, Fish
Formula, Mayonnaise or urine.
Removal Process
Apply warm water and household detergent
in minimal amounts to the stained area.
Sponge or scrape until stain is removed and
wash thoroughly with clean water.
Persistent Stains
Chewing Gum, Crayon, Ink, Wax, Lipstick, Tar
Polish or Oil Paint.
Removal Process
Apply warm water and household detergent.
Work well into the stained area, then flush
with warm water.
CARPET STAIN REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS