PURSUIT 2270 CENTER CONSOLE, Owner'S Manual

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2270 CENTER CONSOLE
T-tops, tops with aluminum frames, and towers with canvas and/or fiberglass tops require special
attention to the anodized aluminum just below the top. This area is subject to salt build up from salty
condensation and sea spray. It is also frequently overlooked when the boat is washed and will not
be rinsed by the rain. Consequently, the aluminum just below the top is more likely to become pitted
than the exposed aluminum on the structure. Make sure the aluminum in this area is washed
frequently with soap and water and rinsed thoroughly. Pay particular attention to places where the
top material and lacing contact the frame. Once a month coat the entire frame with a metal protector
made for anodized aluminum to protect against pitting and corrosion caused by the harsh effects
of salt water. The anodized aluminum used on your Pursuit was coated with a metal protector called
Aluma Guard at the factory. Aluma Guard is a nonabrasive marine metal protector that protects
anodized aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and chrome. It also protects color anodizing from fading
and discoloring due to harmful ultraviolet rays. It is available from Rupp Marine Inc., 4761 Anchor
Avenue, P.O. Drawer F, Port Salerno, FL 34992.
ONE DRAWBACK TO ALUMA GUARD AND OTHER METAL PROTECTORS IS THAT THEY
CAN MAKE THE METAL SLIPPERY. THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD BE NOT BE USED
ON TOWER LADDERS, STEERING WHEELS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE A GOOD GRIP
AND SURE FOOTING IS IMPORTANT.
Stains can be removed with a metal polish or fine polishing compound. To minimize corrosion,
use a caulking compound to bed hardware and fasteners mounted to aluminum fabrications. If the
anodized coating is badly scratched it can be touched up with paint. With proper care, anodized
aluminum will provide many years of corrosion free service.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hardware.
Acrylic Plastic Glass
Acrylic glass scratches easily. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and water to clean acrylic glass.
Solvents and products containing ammonia can permanently damage acrylic. A coat of automotive
or boat wax is beneficial to protect the surface. Do not use the following on acrylic glass:
Abrasive cleaners Acetone
Solvents Alcohol
Glass cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia
Engine
Proper engine maintenance is essential to the proper performance and reliability of your outboard
engine. Maintenance schedules and procedures are outlined in your engine owner's manual. They
should be followed exactly.
The age of gasoline can effect engine performance. Chemical changes occur as the gasoline ages
that can cause deposits and varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane rating of the fuel.
Severely degraded fuel can damage the engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat
is not being run enough to require at least one full tank of fresh fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should
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