PURSUIT OS 255, Owner'S Manual

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Routine Maintenance
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Section 11
OS 255
Anodized Aluminum Surfaces
Wash periodically with soap and water to
keep it clean. If the boat is used in saltwater
or polluted water, wash with soap and water
after each use. Saltwater allowed to remain
on anodized aluminum will penetrate the
anodized coating and attack the aluminum.
Hardtops with aluminum frames, bimini tops
and towers with canvas and/or fiberglass
tops require special attention to the anod-
ized aluminum just below the top. This area
is subject to salt build-up from salty conden-
sation and sea spray. It is often overlooked
when the boat is washed and will not be
rinsed by the rain. The aluminum just below
the top is more likely to become pitted than
the exposed aluminum on the structure.
Make sure these areas are washed fre-
quently with soap and water and rinsed thor-
oughly. Pay particular attention to places
where the top material and lacing contact
the frame. Coat the entire frame with a metal
protector made for anodized aluminum once
a month to protect against pitting and corro-
sion caused by the harsh effects of saltwa-
ter. 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 protec-
tor that protects anodized aluminum, stain-
less steel, brass and chrome. It also protects
color anodizing from fading and discoloring
due to harmful ultraviolet rays. Aluma Guard
is available from your dealer or Rupp Marine
Inc., 4761 Anchor Avenue, P.O. Drawer F,
Port Salerno, FL 34992.
Aluma Guard and other metal protectors can
make the metal slippery and should not be
used on tower ladders, steering wheels and
other areas for gripping or stepping.
Stains can be removed with a metal polish or
fine polishing compound. To minimize corro-
sion, use a caulking compound to bed hard-
ware 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.
Contact Pursuit Customer Relations before
making any modifications to aluminum fabri-
cations. Unauthorized modifications can
void the warranty.
Powder Coated (Painted) Aluminum
Surfaces
Regular care is necessary to maintain the
appearance of the powder coat finish. Build-
up of salt and grime can hold moisture and
damage powder coatings. This buildup can
cause a corrosive condition that can dam-
age the coating, especially in a salt air or
coastal environment.
• Wash the finish regularly with warm
water containing a pH neutral detergent
(i.e. mild dish soap).
• Use a non-abrasive fiber cloth.
• Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
Chrome Hardware
Rinse with fresh water and wipe dry with
towel or chamois after each use. U se a good
chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome
hardware. Clean and wax chrome prior to
extended storage. In saltwater or other
harsh environments, clean and wax more
often.
Acrylic Plastic
Acrylic plastic scratches easily. DO NOT use
a dry cloth or glass cleaning solutions on
acrylic. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and
water for routine cleaning. Solvents and
products containing ammonia can perma-
nently damage acrylic plastic.
Fine scratches can be removed with a fine
automotive clear coat polishing compound.
A coat of automotive or boat wax is benefi-
cial to protect the surface.