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Quicksilver 505CAB — Maintenance
1.
Maintenance
Routine inspection, service and maintenance of your boat, systems and components are vital to
assure your safety, and will prolong the life of your boat.
The interval between necessary service or maintenance is highly variable, depending on the
environment in which your boat will be used. For example, corrosion of boat parts and components
will occur far more rapidly in a salt water environment than on a boat which is used in fresh water.
This section provides only general guidelines for the care and cleaning of your boat. It is your
responsibility to determine whether maintenance and care intervals need to be accelerated due to
your boat usage and/or operating environment. If you have any question regarding maintenance of
your boat, contact your local Quicksilver® dealer for additional assistance.
Refer to the individual manufacturer’s manuals, which can
be found in the Owner’s Manual packet, for care and
maintenance of equipment and components. In some cases,
failure to do so could void the warranty.
When using chemicals, read all information from the
manufacturer regarding safety and handing of the material.
Wear proper protective equipment to ensure personal
safety. Work only in well ventilated areas and keep all
chemicals away from open flames.
Waxing of the exterior surfaces is recommended to be done
at least twice a year to protect the gel coat of your boat.
2.
Hull & Deck Surfaces
Fresh water, saltwater and water temperature can all affect the types of growth that you will find on
your boat’s hull. Any growth will affect the boat’s performance and overall look. If it has been a while
between inspections you might notice algae or slime growth on the hull. This can be cleaned with a
coarse towel or soft bristle brush. The growth should be cleaned immediately after the boat has been
removed from the water. If the growth is allowed to dry it will be much harder to remove.
Compounding may be necessary to remove more stubborn stains and chalking from the surface of
your boat. If compounding is necessary it must be done after a thorough washing and prior to waxing.
If the growth is more severe, you may need to enlist the services of a professional hull cleaning
company. Check with your Quicksilver® dealer for recommendations on a compatible rubbing
compound for your boat or a professional hull cleaning company in your area.
Waxing Gel Coat Surfaces
Waxing is necessary to provide added protection to the gel coat. A good cleaning and waxing
will also ensure that your boat will be protected and look good longer. Make sure the surface of your
boat has received a thorough washing and rinsing and is clean before waxing. Next, verify that any
minor scratches or surface pitting is cleaned of compound residue. Use a good quality carnauba wax
or a high quality wax designed for marine gel coat. Apply several coats.
Gel Coat Surface Maintenance
If using a pressure washer to clean the hull and deck surfaces of your boat it is important that you
use the wide fan nozzle only and move the spray head in a continuous motion. Do not concentrate
the high pressure on a small area of the boat surface and never use the fine pinpoint nozzle as the
concentrated stream can cause damage to the surface of your boat. Do not pressure wash the helm as
the water stream may damage the electronics and gauges as well as other sensitive equipment.
