We recommend that your boat be
maintain ultimate high performanc
pt clean. Any buildup of marine
fe from water will create drag an
couring pads on the bottom of your boat, as this can cause small scratches that will actually trap dirt.
h boating season. Factors to take into consideration
hen selecting a protective bottom paint are water temperature, pollution, salinity, current and organic
Important: Consult your Pro-Line dealer’s Service Department or another qualified
standards and regulations.
known deterrent.
e recommend that a professional apply the epoxy barrier coat and bottom paint. The hull should be
r coat and bottom paint. This is done so that the epoxy coat will
n done correctly, will not void the hull warranty. Pro-Line Boats does
cleaned often to prevent unwanted marine growth on the hull and to
e. The bottom of your boat must be ke
d affect the boat’s performance and efficiency. Never use brushes or
li
s
Antifouling bottom paint is designed to dissolve slowly to prevent marine growth. Therefore, the hull
bottom should be repainted at the beginning of eac
w
material in the water.
service professional for recommended bottom paints and local laws that may govern your
area. Many states regulate the chemical content of bottom paints to meet environmental
Blisters are unforeseen and unexplained phenomenon that are relatively undefined. There is no 100%
method of prevention, although barrier coating and bottom painting is the best
W
sanded prior to applying the barrie
roperly adhere to the hull, and whe
p
not recommend using an etching primer in lieu of sanding the bottom.
ottom painting is an annual operation but may require more frequent applications if the bo
B
ttom becomes
raphics
Your gr
and warm water or a good marine grade
leaner that is recommended for cleaning gelcoat. Never use any harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners or
el insert. It should be cleaned with the same products used to clean the gelcoat.
section in this chapter and follow the Care and Maintenance
scratched, damaged, etc. We recommend strict adherence to the manufacturer's recommendations when
barrier coating and bottom painting your vessel. There is a small window of time in which the coats must
be applied in order to properly complete the application process; therefore, we recommend that a
qualified professional do this process.
While barrier coating and bottom painting are the best preventative to blisters caused by the environment,
this is in no way a guarantee that they will not occur.
G
aphics may be cleaned with a mild dish cleaning soap
c
any hard objects, as they will damage the graphics. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s directions
carefully before using any product on your graphics or gelcoat.
Gunwale Trim / Rubrail
The gunwale trim/rubrail that is installed at the juncture of the deck and hull is made of flexible, semi-rigid
and has a stainless ste
Then, be sure to refer to the Stainless Steel
recommendations for the stainless steel insert.
Water Pumps
The round filter attached to the side of these two pumps should be removed and cleaned often with clear
water.
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