Scout Boats 295 Abaco, Owner'S Manual

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• 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
®
, Argonaut
®
,
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 mildew. 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 abil-
ity to shed water. If this occurs, wash the fabric and let it dry
thoroughly. Then treat the outside surface with a commercially
available waterproofing designed for this purpose. Waterproof-
ing is available in bulk at most canvas shops. One-gallon garden
sprayers are excellent for applying waterproofing.
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 fabric.
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 us-
ing 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 ammonia.
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.
Strataglass
Strataglass ® is a special coated vinyl that could be used in the
curtains for the Hardtop enclosure. The coating protects the vi-
nyl glass and resists scratching. Waxes and Plexiglas polishing
compounds should not be used on strataglass as the protective
coating prevents them from penetrating into the vinyl and they
will build up on the surface. These products will create a hazy,
greasy appearance that will affect the clarity of the strataglass.
Products that repel water, like Rainex
® , should not be used as