Monterey 305 SS, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Routine Maintenance
Notice:
Boats that are towed behind larger vessels
require special attention to the aluminum
hardware. The salt spray, salty steam, and
chemicals in exhaust gases are particularly
corrosive and will eventually penetrate and
damage the surface of anodized, painted or
powder coated aluminum. It is imperative
that the boat and the aluminum are cleaned
thoroughly 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
Acrylics and Plexiglas have properties that make
them ideal for the marine environment. Compo-
nents such as cabin doors and deck hatches need
special care to prevent scratches and other dam-
age. The following guidelines will help keep acryl-
ics and Plexiglas looking good for years to come.
DO’S
• Wash your hatches, windshield connector, side
curtains and other clear plastic pieces, as well
as other acrylic components on your boat with
a mild soap and plenty of lukewarm water.
• Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light
pressure.
• Rinse with clear water and dry by blotting with
a damp cloth or chamois.
• Grease, oil or tar may be removed with a
good grade of hexane, aliphatic naphtha or
kerosene. These solvents may be obtained
at a paint or hardware store and should be
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• To maintain a high-luster finish on your acryl -
ics, we recommend that after properly clean-
ing, apply Meguiar’s
TM
Mirror Glaze #10 with
a soft towel. Note: If slight scratches appear
on acrylics, use Meguiar’s
TM
Mirror Glaze #17
Notice:
Clear plastic (Isinglass) is subject to ultra-
violet (sunlight) degradation over time. It
may turn yellow-brown (a burnt appearance)
and get brittle.
Two things that can accelerate this degrada-
tion are:
1. Direct contact with aluminum or stainless steel
frames. Use “Standoffs.”
2. In salt water areas, dried salt crystals on the
plastic will amplify sunlight. Wash after each
use and/or windy days.
DON’T’S
• Do not subject acrylic material to high tem -
peratures when polishing.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, cleaners
containing ammonia, scouring compounds, or
solvents like acetone, alcohol, gasoline, ben-
zene, carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thinner.
• Do not use masking tapes, duct tapes or pack -
ing tapes on your acrylic materials.
• Do not drill holes in your acrylic materials
without proper drill bits (special bits are used
in acrylic material to avoid damage).
12.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures
Marine Interior Vinyl Upholstery
The vinyl upholstery used on the seats, cushions,
bolsters and headliners should be cleaned peri-
odically with mild soap and water. Any stain, spill
or soiling should be cleaned up promptly to pre-
vent the possibility of permanent staining. When
cleaning, always rub gently. Avoid using products
containing ammonia, powdered abrasive clean-
ers, steel wool, ink, 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 either
immediate damage or slow deterioration. Lotions,
sun tan oil, waxes and polishes, etc., contain oils
and dyes that can cause stiffening and staining
of vinyl.