must be repaired promptly to avoid further damage. Your dealer is best equipped to handle this
repair and achieve good bonding and color match. There are many different gel coat repair kits on
the market for this use however results obtained may not be satisfactory.
For damage to fiberglass that goes deeper than 1/16 inch see your Pro Line dealer.
Marine Growth
If marine growth is a problem, consult your dealer about an anti-fouling finish for the portions of
the hull below the water line. When moored in salt or brackish water it is recommended that you
haul the boat out and scrub the bottom every 30 days to prevent the accumulation of marine
growth.
Windows and Hatches
To clean acrylic, rinse with fresh water to remove as much grime as possible. Use your bare hand
with lots of water so you can feel any grit and avoid grinding it in to the surface as you dislodge it.
When all material that may scratch is gone, use a soft clean cloth with a non abrasive mild
detergent and clean 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 lawn mower ).
Never use, solvents like acetone, silicone spray, benzine, carbon tetrachloride, dry cleaning fluid,
lacquer or paint thinner, or any chlorinated solvent, on acrylic, since they dissolve the material.
Stainless Steel / Aluminum
Stainless steel is used on bow rail and deck fittings on your Pro Line. Stainless is corrosion
resistant but not corrosion proof. If used in contact with sulfides, chloride salts, or rusting metals,
stainless will show rust spots, discolor or corrode. The grain structure of stainless, when modified
by welding processes has increased susceptibility to micro- corrosion (invisible to the unaided eye)
and embrittelment. Proper care will preserve the weld strength and beauty of your stainless:
Always clean frequently with soap and water, most glass cleaners work.
Always protect with a wax or oil film, especially around welds to guard against micro-
corrosion cracking and rust spots.
Always remove rust spots as they appear with brass, silver or chrome cleaner.
Never use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool, as these can cause rusting.
Never clean with acids or bleaches.
Never permit contact with iron, steel or other metals which could cause rust or corrosion.
Canvas
Cleaning: Brush the canvas with a soft bristle brush and hose down at regular intervals to remove
bird droppings, dust and dirt particles. It may be washed with a mild solution of natural soap in
lukewarm water (less than 100 deg. F.) DO NOT USE DETERGENTS.
For more stubborn stains soak the canvas in a solution of 4oz. non-chlorine bleach, 4oz. natural
soap and one gallon warm water, for about 20 min. Rinse with cold water.
Note: If the water repellence is lost due to cleaning, apply a water repellent treatment as necessary.
The canvas may be washed in a automatic washing machine set on 'cold' using 2 cups non chlorine
bleach 1 cup natural soap. DO NOT DRY IN A DRYER, LINE DRY ONLY to prevent
shrinkage. If water won't bead on dry surface, re treat with water repellent.
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