Scout Boats 222 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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• Stubborn dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened with
Ivory Flakes
®
and water. Rinse with clean water.
• Stubborn spots and stains - Spray with either Fantastik
Cleaner
®
or Tannery Car Care Cleaner
®
and rub with a
soft cloth. Rinse with clean water.
• Liquid spills - Wipe immediately with a clean absorbent
cloth. Rinse with clean water.
• Food grease and oily stains - Spray immediately using
either Fantastik Cleaner
®
or Tannery Car Care Cleaner
®
,
wiping with a soft cloth. Take care not to extend the area
of contamination beyond its original boundary. Rinse
with clean water.
Acrylic Canvas (Sunbrella)
Modern, bright colored canvas tops are usually fabricated from
acrylic fabrics with the trade names like Sunbrella
®
, Argo-
naut
®
, etc. Acrylic fabrics look similar to cotton canvas but
are much more durable and color fast.
Acrylic canvas can be cleaned by using Ivory Flakes, Ivory
Liquid or another mild soap and water. Scrub lightly and
rinse thoroughly to remove the soap. Do not use detergents,
as they will deteriorate the waterproofing in the fabric. The
underside can be brushed with a soft brush and sprayed with
a disinfectant to prevent the accumulation of dirt and mil-
dew. The top or accessories should never be folded or stored
wet.
In fresh water areas, the top and curtains should be washed
weekly. This is particularly important if the boat is stored
near a highway, airport or in a large city. Residue from jet
fuel, exhaust fumes and industrial pollution can shorten the
life of tops and enclosures.
In saltwater areas, the top and curtains should be rinsed with
freshwater after each use and at least weekly if it is stored
outside. Saltwater attracts moisture and dirt can shorten the
life of fabric tops and enclosures. The salt is also abrasive
and can cause premature wear in the fabric and stitching.
After several years, the acrylic canvas may lose some of its
ability to shed water. If this occurs, wash the fabric and let it
dry thoroughly. Then treat the outside surface with a com-
mercially available waterproofing designed for this purpose.
Waterproofing is available in bulk at most canvas shops. One-
gallon garden sprayers are excellent for applying waterproof-
ing.
Note: Some leakage at the seams is normal and unavoid-
able with acrylic enclosures.
Laminated Vinyl Tops
Laminated vinyl top material is a lamination of two plies of
specially formulated vinyl with an inner reinforcing core fab-
ric. The most common trade name for this fabric is Weblon.
®
It is not unusual for the interior ply to be a different color
than the exterior. There is a greater tendency for this type of
fabric to leak at the seams than with acrylic or vinyl coated
polyester. Paraffin wax that matches the top can be used to
seal the seams if necessary.
Laminated vinyl fabrics should be cleaned periodically by
using Ivory Flakes, Ivory Liquid or another mild soap and
water. Scrub lightly and rinse thoroughly to remove the soap.
Do not use detergents, or harsh cleaners like bleach and am-
monia. They will attack the vinyl in the fabric and shorten
its life. The top or accessories should never be folded or
stored wet.
In fresh water areas, the top and curtains should be washed
weekly. This is particularly important if the boat is stored
near a highway, airport or in a large city. Residue from jet
fuel, exhaust fumes and industrial pollution can shorten the
life of tops and enclosures.
In saltwater areas, the top and curtains should be rinsed with
freshwater after each use and at least weekly if it is stored
outside. Saltwater attracts moisture and dirt can shorten the
life of fabric tops and enclosures. The salt is also abrasive
and can cause premature wear in the stitching.
Clear Curtains and Connectors
Side curtains and clear connectors can be cleaned with mild
soap and water. They should not be allowed to become badly
soiled. Dirt, oil, mildew, and cleaning agents containing am-
monia, will shorten the life of the vinyl that is used for clear
curtains. After cleaning the curtains and allowing them to
dry, apply a non-lemon furniture polish or an acrylic glass
and clear plastic protector to extend the life of the curtains.
Vinyl curtains should be stored either rolled or flat, without
folds or creases. Folding the curtains will make permanent
creases that could cause the vinyl to crack.
Note: Do not use any polish containing lemon scents or
lemon. The lemon juice will attack the vinyl and
shorten its life.
Snaps should be lubricated periodically with petroleum jelly,
silicone grease or a lubricant designed for snaps.. Zippers
should be lubricated with silicone spray, paraffin or silicone
stick.