PURSUIT OS 325 OFFSHORE, Owner'S Manual

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Routine Maintenance
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Section 11
OS 325
Be careful when walking on wet gelcoat sur-
faces.
DO NOT wax nonskid surfaces, these could
make them slippery and increase the possi-
bility of injury.
Stainless Steel Hardware
When using the boat in saltwater, wash
hardware with soap and water after each
use. When your boat is used in a higher cor-
rosive environment, such as saltwater, water
with a higher sulfur content or polluted water,
stainless steel will periodically develop sur-
face rust stains; this is normal under these
conditions.
Clean and protect by using a high quality
boat or automotive wax or a commercial
metal cleaner and protectant.
DO NOT use citrus-based, abrasive materi-
als such as sandpaper, bronze wool, or steel
wool on stainless steel as damage will
result.
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 parts, 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 any anodized aluminum with
a metal protector made for anodized alumi-
num once a month 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 protec-
tor 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.
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WARNING
SLIPPERY SURFACE HAZARD
Cleaning surfaces can generate slip-
pery conditions which can result in
death or serious injury. Use caution
when cleaning with detergents. Rinse
thoroughly.