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CANVAS AND SIDE CURTAINS
Acrylic canvas should be cleaned periodically by using a mild soap and water. Scrub lightly and rinse
thoroughly to remove the soap. Do not use detergents. The top or accessories should never be folded or stored
wet.
After several years, the acrylic canvas may lose some of its ability to shed water. If this occurs, wash the fabric
and treat it with a commercially available water proofing designed for this purpose.
Some leakage at the seams is normal and unavoidable with acrylic enclosures. Side curtains and clear
connectors can be cleaned with mild soap and water. They should not be allowed to become badly soiled. Dirt,
oil, mildew and cleaning agents containing ammonia will shorten the life of the vinyl that is used for clear
curtains. After cleaning the curtains and allowing them to dry, apply a non-lemon furniture polish or an acrylic
plastic and clear plastic protector to extend the life of the curtains.
Vinyl curtains should be stored either rolled or flat, without folds or creases. Folding the curtains will make
permanent creases that could cause the vinyl to crack.
DO NOT USE ANY POLISH CONTAINING LEMON SCENTS OR LEMON. THE LEMON
JUICE WILL ATTACK THE VINYL AND SHORTEN ITS LIFE.
Snaps should be lubricated periodically with petroleum jelly or silicone grease. Zippers should be lubricated
with silicone spray or paraffin.
The bimini top, side curtains, clear connector, back drop and aft curtain must be removed when trailering.
Canvas enclosures are not designed to withstand the extreme wind pressure encountered while trailering and
will be damaged. Always remove and properly store the enclosure before trailering your boat.
Do not operate engines, fuel consuming heaters or burners with the canvas enclosures closed. The cockpit
must be open for legal ventilation and to prevent the possible accumulation of carbon monoxide fumes, which
could be lethal.
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS.
IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE DEATH IN CERTAIN LEVELS.
11.4 Cabin Interior
The cabin interior can be cleaned just like you would clean a home interior. To preserve the teak woodwork,
use teak oil. To maintain the carpeting, use a vacuum cleaner. Because air and sunlight are very good cleansers,
periodically put cushions, sleeping bags, etc. on deck, in the sun and fresh air, to dry and air out. If cushions
or equipment get wet with saltwater, remove and use clean, fresh water to rinse of the salt crystals. Salt retains
moisture and will cause damage. Dry thoroughly and reinstall.
Vinyl headliner material should be cleaned periodically as explained in the previous section. Avoid using
products containing ammonia, bleach or harsh chemicals as they can shorten the life of vinyl.