PURSUIT 3070 OFFSHORE, Owner'S Manual

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3070 OFFSHORE
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS
SANDPAPER, BRONZE WOOL, OR STEEL WOOL BE USED ON STAINLESS STEEL.
DAMAGE TO THE HARDWARE WILL RESULT.
Anodized Aluminum Surfaces
Anodized aluminum should be washed periodically with soap and water to keep it clean. If the
boat is used in saltwater or polluted water, the aluminum should be washed with soap and water
after each use. Saltwater allowed to remain on anodized aluminum will penetrate the anodized
coating and attack the aluminum.
Hard tops with aluminum frames, bimini tops 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 saltwater. 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 AR-
EAS WHERE A GOOD GRIP AND SURE FOOTING ARE 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 service.
Note: You should contact Pursuit Customer Relations before making any modifications
to aluminum fabrications. Unauthorized modifications can void the warranty.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hardware.
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