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canvas and clean with a mild solution and warm water. Do not use
petroleum or ammonia based cleaners on canvas or clear vinyl, they
will cause the canvas to turn yellow. For heavily soiled fabric remove
top from frame.
Water repellent was applied to your canvas during manufactur-
ing. After various cleanings some of the repellent may have been
released and retreatment of the fabric is recommended. Do not use
wax-based products. Use a water based repellent such as Apseal
®
or Uniseal
TM
. Scotchguard
®
is effective for short-term use only.
When cleaning Sunbrella fabrics, it is important to observe the fol-
lowing:
Always use a mild soap i.e. Ivory Snow, Dreft or Woolite. Never
detergent
Water should be cold to lukewarm (never more than 100° F).
Air dry only. Never apply heat to Sunbrella fabrics. If you are
cleaning Sunbrella while still on an awning frame or a boat, fol-
low these simple steps:
Brush off excessive loose dirt.
Hose down the material to remove any remaining loose residue.
Prepare a cleaning mixture of water and mild soap (no deter-
gents).
Use a soft bristle brush to clean
Allow soap to soak in
Rinse thoroughly.
Air dry.
If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted chlorine bleach/
soap mixture for spot cleaning of mildew, roof run-off or other simi-
lar stains (see our Stain Chart for specific recommendations). Pre-
pare a special cleaning mixture:
Eight ounces (one cup) of chlorine bleach.
Two ounces (one-fourth cup) of mild soap.
One gallon of water.
Clean with soft bristle brush.
Allow mixture to soak for up to 20 minutes
Rinse thoroughly.
Air dry.
Repeat if necessary
Remember to protect the area around your Sunbrella if using a
bleach solution. Carpet or other fabrics that are not Sunbrella may
have an adverse reaction to the bleach.
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With motors tilted, try rocking the boat from side to side to break
the suction of mud from the keel. Move passengers or heavy objects
away from the point where the boat is grounded. Do not lower or start
the engines until the boat is clear of the ground.
When boating in water with tidal changes be mindful of fluctua-
tions of the water level. If you are grounded on an incoming tide you
can wait until the tide is high enough to re-float your boat. However,
with an outgoing tide take quick action to re-float your boat. If this is
not possible set an anchor to keep the boat from being driven further
aground. Set the anchor to counter the action of the wind or current.
The anchor, in some cases, can also be used to pull the boat free.
Many inland areas have rocks and stumps which could crack or
puncture a fiberglass hull. Be familiar with the boating area and use
caution in shallow water.
ANCHORING
Some factors that determine the size
and type of anchor most suitable for your
boat include the size of your boat and the
type of lake, sea or river bottom in your
boating area. Never anchor off the stern of
the boat especially in strong winds or cur-
rents. The weight of the stern and flat sur-
face to the seas can easily cause water to enter over the transom
and swamp the boat.
USING A WINDLASS
Anchoring can be less laborious if your boat has a windlass ac-
cessory. Sea Hunt Boats installs a 12 volt windlass and a stainless
steel anchor roller as optional equipment on some models. The wind-
lass is protected by a 50 amp breaker, and may be operated by foot
switches mounted at the bow or from a rocker toggle in the switch
panel at the helm. See the windlass operation and service manual for
further details.