Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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If excessive chipping and peeling occurs, it could be an indi-
cation of an electrical fault in the boat or aluminum fabrica-
tion. You should contact a qualified marine electrician to
inspect your boat immediately and correct the problem if you
suspect that your boat may have a fault in the aluminum frame.
You should also contact Scout Customer Service.
Note: Boats that are towed behind larger vessels require
special attention to the aluminum hardware. The
salt spray, salty steam, and chemicals in exhaust
gases are particularly corrosive and will damage
the surface of anodized or powder coated alumi-
num. It is imperative that the boat and the alumi-
num are cleaned thoroughly at the completion of
each trip or at the end of each day on long cruises
to reduce accelerated deterioration of the anodiz-
ing or powder coating and premature corrosion
to the aluminum.
Note: You should contact Scout Customer Service be-
fore making any modifications to aluminum fab-
rications. Unauthorized modifications can void
the warranty.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hard-
ware.
Acrylic Plastic Glass
Acrylic glass scratches easily. Never 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 con-
taining ammonia can permanently damage acrylic plastic
glass.
Fine scratches can be removed with a fine automotive clear
coat polishing compound. A coat of automotive or boat wax
is beneficial to protect the surface. Do not use the following
on acrylic glass:
Abrasive cleaners Acetone
Solvents Alcohol
Glass cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia
Engine and Fuel
Proper engine maintenance is essential to the proper perfor-
mance and reliability of your outboard engine. Maintenance
schedules and procedures are outlined in your engine owner's
manual. They should be followed exactly.
If the boat is used in saltwater, flush the cooling system after
each daily use. To flush the systems when the boat is out of
the water, follow the procedure outlined in your engine owner's
manual.
The age of gasoline can effect engine performance. Chemi-
cal changes occur as the gasoline ages that can cause deposits
and varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane
rating of the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can damage the
engine and boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat is
not being run enough to require at least one full tank of fresh
fuel a month, a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline
to protect the fuel from degradation. Your dealer or the en-
gine manufacturer can provide additional information on fuel
degradation and fuel stabilizers recommended for your en-
gine.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gasoline that is an
alcohol blend will absorb moisture from the air which can
reach such concentrations that "phase separation" can occur
whereby the water and alcohol mixture becomes heavy enough
to settle out of the gasoline to the bottom of the tank. Since
the fuel pick up tube is very near the bottom of the tank,
phase separation can cause the engine to run very poorly or
not at all. This condition is more severe with methyl alcohol
and will worsen as the alcohol content increases. Water or a
jelly like substance in the fuel filters are an indication of pos-
sible phase separation from the use of alcohol blended fuels.
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and
Enclosures
Vinyl Upholstery
The vinyl upholstery used on the seats, cushions, bolsters,
and for the headliner in some cabins, should be cleaned peri-
odically with mild soap and water. Any stain, spill or soiling
should be cleaned up promptly to prevent the possibility of
permanent staining. When cleaning, always rub gently. Avoid
using products containing ammonia, powdered abrasive clean-
ers, steel wool, ink, strong solvents, acetone and lacquer sol-
vents or other harsh chemicals as they can cause permanent
damage or shorten the life of vinyl. Never use steam heat,
heat guns or hair dryers on vinyl.
Stronger cleaners, detergents and solvents may be effective
in stain removal, but can cause either immediate damage or
slow deterioration. Lotions, sun tan oil, waxes and polishes,
etc., contain oils and dyes that can cause stiffening and stain-
ing of vinyls.
• Dry soil, dust and dirt - Remove with a soft cloth.
• Dried on dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened with
water.
• Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water dampened
soft cloth and allow to air dry.