PURSUIT DC / 265, Owner'S Manual

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11-6
Section 11 Routine Maintenance
DC235 / DC265
Lubricate snaps periodically with petroleum
jelly or silicone grease. Lubricate zippers
with silicone spray or paraffin.
Remove the bimini top, side curtains, clear
connector, back drop and aft curtain when
trailering. Canvas enclosures are not
designed to withstand the extreme wind
pressure encountered while trailering and
will be damaged. Always remove and store
properly before trailering.
11.4 Cabin Interior
Clean cabin interior just like you would clean
a home interior.
• Teak woodwork - use teak oil.
• Carpeting - use a vacuum cleaner.
• Vinyl headliner - clean as previously
explained.
Air and sunlight are very good cleansers.
Periodically, place cushions, sleeping bags,
etc. on deck, under 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 off the salt crystals. Salt
retains moisture and will cause damage. Dry
thoroughly and reinstall.
If you leave the boat for a long period of
time, put all cushions on their sides, open all
interior cabin and locker doors, and hang a
commercially available mildew protector in
the cabin.
Read the label carefully on mildew protec-
tors and remove the protector and allow the
cabin to ventilate completely before using
the cabin.
11.5 Bilge
To keep the bilge clean and fresh, use a
commercial bilge cleaner regularly. Follow
the directions carefully. All exposed pumps
and metal components should be sprayed
with a protector periodically to reduce the
corrosive effects of the high humidity present
in these areas.
11.6 Generator (Optional)
The engine maintenance required on the
generator is similar to an inboard engine.
The engine incorporates a pressure-type
lubrication system and a fresh water cooled
engine block which is thermostatically con-
trolled. The most important factors to the
longevity of the generator is proper ventila-
tion and maintenance of the fuel system,
ignition system, cooling system, lubrication
system and the AC alternator.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are
outlined in the generator owner’s manual;
follow them exactly.
!
WARNING
FIRE/EXPLOSION OR ASPHYXIATION
HAZARD!
Fumes from flammable solvents can
cause fire, explosion or asphyxiation
resulting in death or serious injury.
DO NOT use flammable solvents to
clean the bilge.