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maintenance & services
BOTTOM PAINT
If your routinely leave your boat in the water for more than a few days at a time, the hull bottom (below the waterline) should be painted with anti-
fouling paint to protect it from marine growth and barnacles that hinder performance. Since some anti-fouling paint slowly dissolves to prevent
marine growth, it is advisable to inspect and clean the boat bottom at least once per season. Repaint when necessary. To help prevent blistering
use an epoxy barrier coat applied in conjunction with the anti-fouling paint. Contact your dealer for bottom paint recommendations.
CANVAS
Although your Parker boat’s canvas is made using the highest quality fabric and
latest sewing techniques, your boat’s canvas will not be completely leak proof.
The seam holes in your canvas may stretch and leak. However, you can correct
much of this problem by applying a water-based repellant such as Apseal® or
UnisealTM to the seams. Please understand that Parker does not warrant the fit
and design of the canvas to be entirely watertight.
MAINTENANCE
To maintain your boat’s top and other canvas follow these steps:
Fabric should be cleaned regularly to prevent soil build-up that will become embedded in the fabric. Simply brush off any debris, hose down
canvas and clean with a mild solution and warm water. Do not use petroleum or ammonia based cleaners on canvas or clear vinyl, they will cause
the canvas to turn yellow. For heavily soiled fabric remove top from frame. Water repellent was applied to your canvas during manufacturing. After
various cleanings some of the repellent may have been released and retreatment of the fabric is recommended. Do not use wax-based products.
Use a water based repellent such as Apseal® or UnisealTM. Scotchguard® is effective for short-term use only. When cleaning Sunbrella fabrics, it is
important to observe the following:
• Always use a mild soap i.e. Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite. Never detergent
• Water should be cold to lukewarm (never more than 100° F).
• Air dry only. Never apply heat to Sunbrella fabrics. If you are cleaning Sunbrella while still on an awning frame or a boat, follow these simple steps:
• Brush off excessive loose dirt.
• Hose down the material to remove any remaining loose residue.
• Prepare a cleaning mixture of water and mild soap (no detergents).
• Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
• Allow soap to soak in and rinse thoroughly.
CAUTION
Do not paint the outboard motors with anti-fouling paints
designed for boat hulls. Many of these paints can cause
severe damage to engines.