We recommend that your boat be cleaned often to prevent unwanted marine growth on the hull and to maintain
ultimate high performance. The bottom of your boat must be kept clean. Any buildup of marine life from water
will create drag and affect the boat’s performance and efficiency. Never use brushes or scouring pads on the
bottom of your boat, as this can cause small scratches that will actually trap dirt.
Antifouling bottom paint is designed to dissolve slowly to prevent marine growth. Therefore, the hull bottom
should be repainted at the beginning of each boating season. Factors to take into consideration when selecting a
protective bottom paint are water temperature, pollution, salinity, current and organic material in the water.
Important: Consult your Pro-Line dealer’s Service Department or another qualified 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 standards and
regulations.
Blisters are unforeseen and unexplained phenomena that are relatively undefined. There is no 100% method of
prevention, although barrier coating and bottom painting are the best-known deterrents.
We recommend that a professional apply the epoxy barrier coat and bottom paint. The hull should be sanded
prior to applying the barrier coat and bottom paint. This is done so that the epoxy coat will properly adhere to the
hull, and when done correctly, will not void the hull warranty. Pro-Line Boats does not recommend using an
etching primer in lieu of sanding the bottom.
Bottom painting is an annual operation but may require more frequent applications if the bottom becomes
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.
Graphics
Your graphics may be cleaned with a mild dish cleaning soap and warm water or a good marine grade cleaner
that is recommended for cleaning gelcoat. Never use any harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners or 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 vinyl
and has a stainless steel insert. The vinyl rubrail should be cleaned with the same products used to clean the
gelcoat. Before cleaning the stainless steel insert, please refer to the stainless steel instructions later in this
chapter.
Fuel Water Separator
If fuel water separators are installed on your boat, the “spin on” filter cartridges should be renewed every season
at a minimum. Fuel tanks that are not kept full accumulate water faster due to condensation. Therefore, filter
cartridges may need to be replaced more often depending upon usage and conditions or if motors begin to run
rough. When replacing the filters for the fuel water separators, coat the rubber seal with a film of grease or oil to
help prevent sticking.
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