Scout Boats 295 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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If the fiberglass should become damaged and need repair,
contact your dealer or Scout Customer Service for assistance
in finding an authorized repair person to make the repairs.
DO NOT WAX NONSKID AREAS AS THIS COULD
MAKE THEM SLIPPERY AND CONSEQUENTLY
INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.
Stainless Steel Hardware
When using the boat in saltwater, the hardware should be
washed with soap and water after each use. When your boat
is used in a corrosive environment such as saltwater, water
with a high sulfur content, or polluted water, the stainless steel
will periodically develop surface rust stains. This is perfectly
normal under these conditions. The stainless can normally be
cleaned and protected by using a high quality boat or automo-
tive wax or a commercial metal cleaner and protectant.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY
ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS SANDPAPER,
BRONZE WOOL, OR STEEL WOOL BE USED ON
STAINLESS STEEL. DAMAGE TO THE HARDWARE
WILL RESULT.
Anodized Aluminum Surfaces
Anodized aluminum should be washed periodically with soap
and water to keep it clean. If the boat is used in saltwater or
polluted water, the aluminum should be washed with soap and
water after each use. Saltwater allowed to remain on anodized
aluminum will penetrate the anodized coating and attack the
aluminum.
Hard tops, bimini tops or T-tops with canvas and/or fiberglass
tops require special attention to the anodized aluminum just
below the top. This area is subject to salt build up from salty
condensation and sea spray. It is also frequently overlooked
when the boat is washed and will not be rinsed by the rain.
Consequently, the aluminum just below the top is more likely
to become pitted than the exposed aluminum on the structure.
Make sure the aluminum in this area is washed frequently with
soap and water and rinsed thoroughly. Pay particular attention
to places where the top material or lacing contact the frame.
Once a month coat the entire frame with a metal protector
made for anodized aluminum to protect against pitting and
corrosion caused by the harsh effects of saltwater. Do not
use automotive or boat wax designed for paint or gel coat on
anodized aluminum. The wax can contaminate the aluminum
and damage the anodized surface.
ONE DRAWBACK TO METAL PROTECTORS IS
THAT THEY CAN MAKE THE METAL SLIPPERY.
THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD BE NOT BE USED
ON TOWER LADDERS, STEERING WHEELS AND
OTHER AREAS WHERE A GOOD GRIP AND SURE
FOOTING IS IMPORTANT.
Stains can be removed with a metal polish or fine polishing
compound. To minimize corrosion, use only high quality
stainless steel fasteners on aluminum fabrications. Isolate
the fasteners from the aluminum by using fiber washers and
caulking compound or Tef gel to bed hardware and fasteners
mounted to aluminum fabrications. If the anodized coating
is badly scratched, it will require special attention and more
frequent cleaning to the damaged area. With proper care, anod-
ized aluminum will provide many years of service.
Powder Coated Aluminum
Powder coated aluminum should be washed periodically with
soap and water to keep it clean. If the boat is used in saltwater
or polluted water, the aluminum should be washed with soap
and water after each use. Saltwater allowed to remain on
powder coated aluminum will penetrate the coating and attack
the aluminum, usually around fasteners and hardware mounted
to the aluminum.
Pay special attention to the area just below the top. This area is
subject to salt buildup from salty condensation and sea spray.
It is also frequently overlooked when the boat is washed and
will not be rinsed by the rain. Consequently, the powder coat-
ing near fasteners and hardware mounted just below the top is
more likely to be attacked by the salt and become corroded than
the exposed areas on the structure. Make sure the aluminum in
this area is washed frequently with soap and water and rinsed
thoroughly. Pay particular attention to places where the top
material and lacing contact the frame.
Once a month check the entire frame for damaged powder
coating and corrosion around fasteners and hardware. Nicked
or badly scratched powder coating can be sanded and touched
up with enamel paint. Corrosion around fasteners will have
to be sanded, then touched up with paint. The fasteners will
require fiber washers and sealing with caulk or tef gel to
isolate the fastener from the aluminum and prevent damage
to the paint or powder coating when the fastener is installed.
Periodically applying automotive or boat wax to the powder
coating with will provide additional protection from the harsh
effects of saltwater.
Always repair scratches, nicks and corroded areas in powder
coating as soon as possible. Corrosion left unaddressed will
lift the powder coating allowing moisture to travel between
the power coating and the aluminum causing the corrosion to
spread below the coating and damage the aluminum.