PURSUIT 2670 CUDDY CONSOLE, Owner'S Manual

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2670 CUDDY CONSOLE
Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck
Hull Cleaning-Below The Water Line
When the boat is removed from the water, clean the outer bottom surface immediately. Algae,
grass, dirt and other marine growth is easier to remove while the hull is still wet. Use a pressure
cleaner or a hard bristle brush to clean the surface.
Bottom Painting
If the boat is to be left in saltwater for extended periods, the hull must be protected from marine
growth by antifouling paint. Because of variations in water temperature, marine growth, and
pollution in different regions, your dealer and/or a qualified boat yard in your area should be
consulted when deciding what bottom paint system to apply to your hull. This is extremely
important as pollution and marine growth can damage fiberglass hulls.
SANDING OR SANDBLASTING THE HULL BOTTOM WILL DAMAGE THE FIBER-
GLASS. USE ONLY STANDARD ANTIFOULING PAINTS AND FIBERGLASS WAX
REMOVERS AND PRIMERS RECOMMENDED BY THE ANTIFOULING PAINT
MANUFACTURER WHEN PREPARING THE HULL FOR BOTTOM PAINT. SAND-
ING OR SANDBLASTING AND THE USE OF A COATING OTHER THAN STANDARD
ANTIFOULING PAINT OR EPOXY BARRIER COATINGS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
AND WILL VOID THE FIVE YEAR HULL BLISTER WARRANTY.
Most bottom paints require some maintenance. Proper maintenance is especially important
when the boat is in saltwater and not used for extended periods or after dry storage. If the hull
bottom has been painted with antifouling paint, contact your dealer for the recommended
maintenance procedures.
Zincs
Sacrificial zinc anodes are installed on the outboard engines and should be installed on the trim
tabs if the boat is to be left in the water. The anodes are less noble than copper based alloys and
aluminum and will deteriorate first, protecting the more noble underwater hardware against
galvanic corrosion. Zincs should be checked monthly and changed when they are 75% of their
original size. When replacing the anodes, make sure the contact surfaces are clean, shiny metal
and free of paint and corrosion. Never paint over the anode.
Boats stored in saltwater will normally need to have the anodes replaced every 6 months to one
year. Anodes requiring replacement more frequently may indicate a stray current problem within
the boat or at the slip or marina. Anodes that do not need to be replaced after one year may not
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