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Never use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool on stainless as these can cause rusting.
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Never clean with acids or bleaches.
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Never leave stainless in contact with iron, steel or other metals, which cause contamination
leading to rust or corrosion.
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Always protect with a wax, especially around welds to guard against micro-corrosion, cracking
and rust spots.
Additional information from Romac and G. G. Schmitt and Sons is included in your owner’s package.
Corrosion Protection
Spray all electrical connections with a good quality corrosion guard annually and whenever an electrical
connection is repaired or replaced.
If you moor your Pro-Line in salt water for extended periods, be sure to check the transom mounted anti-corrosion
anode often for operation. Check the electrical connections (green wire) on all metallic fittings with anode for
conductivity with an ohmmeter. Make sure the anode surface is exposed and not caked with corrosion and scale.
Renew the anode if it is more than 50% eroded. Your motor and/or drive unit have a sacrificial zinc anode to
mitigate the effects of electrolysis which causes corrosion. Maintain this anode in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in your engine manual.
Transom Door
To clean the acrylic door, rinse with fresh water to remove as much grime as possible. Use bare hands with
plenty of water so you can feel any grit and avoid grinding it into the surface as you dislodge it. When all material
that may scratch the surface is removed, use a soft clean cloth with a non-abrasive mild detergent and fresh
water. Rinse and blot dry with a clean dry chamois.
Grease and adhesives may be removed with kerosene, hexane or white gas (not gas you burn in your boat, car,
or lawnmower). Never use solvents such as acetone, silicone spray, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, dry cleaning
fluid, lacquer or paint thinner, or any chlorinated solvent on acrylic since they may dissolve the material.
Head Door
The head door is made of a strong poly (i.e., starboard material). To clean the poly door, rinse with fresh water
to remove as much grime as possible. Then, wash with a mild dish cleaning soap and warm water or a good
marine grade cleaner that is recommended for cleaning poly, plastic or vinyl. You may use a soft bristle nylon
brush for stubborn stains. Never use any harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners or any hard objects, as they will
damage the poly/starboard material. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s directions carefully before using any
cleaning product on your boat.
Tackle Box
Clean the tackle box trays and storage area using a soft cloth, warm water and a mild detergent or a good marine
grade cleaner that is recommended for cleaning plastic or vinyl. Never use any harsh chemicals, abrasive
cleaners or any hard objects, as they will damage the finish. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s directions
carefully before using any cleaning product on your boat.
Windshield
The curved glass windshield is made of tempered glass. Each of these panels has a very small, discreet label
that states that they are made of tempered glass.
To clean the tempered glass panels use commercially available glass cleaners or a mixture of fresh water and
vinegar. Do not use abrasives, harsh chemicals or metal scrapers. Regular cleaning will help assure clarity of
the glass for safe boating.
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