Monterey 214SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck
Hull Cleaning Below The Water Line
When the boat is removed from the water, clean
the outer bottom surface immediately. Algae,
grass, dirt and other marine growth is easier to
remove while the hull is still wet. Use a pres-
sure cleaner or a hard bristle brush to clean the
surface.
Marine Growth, Bottom Paint and
Osmosis Blistering
If the boat is to be left in saltwater for extended
periods, the hull must be protected from marine
growth by antifouling paint. Because of variations
in water temperature, marine growth, and pollu-
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your area should be consulted when deciding what
bottom paint system to apply to your hull. This
is extremely important as pollution and marine
Your Monterey hull is manufactured using state-
of-the-art materials and processes. A layer of
super tough, Ashland “AME” Resin with high den-
sity and superior adhesion properties provides an
exceptionally effective barrier to osmotic blister-
ing. Osmosis is caused by a chemical reaction
between water and substances in the hull laminate
below the waterline. If water breaches the ex-
terior gelcoat and barrier layer, it can react with
the chemical components in the laminate creat-
ing acidic substances. These substances create
pressure behind the gelcoat which causes blisters.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Most bottom paints require some maintenance.
Proper maintenance is especially important when
the boat is in saltwater and not used for extended
periods or after dry storage. If the hull bottom
has been painted with antifouling paint, contact
your dealer for the recommended maintenance
procedures.
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engine’s fresh water cooling system, catalytic
converter raw water exhaust manifold and the
outdrive. Additional anodes are installed on the
trim tab planes.
The anodes are less noble than copper based
alloys, aluminum, cast iron and stainless steel.
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noble engine and underwater hardware against
galvanic corrosion. Anodes should be checked
monthly and changed when they are 75% of
their original size. Additionally, anodes that are
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periodic scraping with sandpaper to remove scale
and oxidation to maintain their effectiveness.
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