SEALINE S450, Owner'S Manual

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BOAT CARE
EXTERIOR CARE
General - Sealine boats are constructed from low
maintenance glass reinforced resin, more commonly
known as fibreglass or GRP. The outer skin, or gel
coat, is hand painted onto the boat mould and covered
by layers of glass fibre, each of which are rolled to
expel any air trapped between the layers; a process
continued until the required thickness is reached. The
hulls are an immensely strong, one-piece construction
incorporating complex foam and timber bulkheads and
stringers. The timber cored and reinforced decks are
then mechanically fastened, bonded and sealed at
deck level to form a one-piece monocoque
construction.
Glass fibre Surfaces - Glass fibre surfaces should be
kept clean using a soft deck brush, fresh water and
possibly a small amount of mild detergent. Wax can be
applied which will maintain the shine and help to
prevent fading. When waxing glass fibre surfaces they
will become very slippery, therefore it is not
recommended that non-slip deck areas be waxed. DO
NOT use solvents or chemicals to clean stubborn
stains. The use of "T" cut or one of the special glass
fibre cleaners will help.
Canopy Maintenance - Frequent washing with soapy
water and a sponge will keep your canopy in good
condition Stubborn stains can be removed using a
proprietary type of cleaner suitable for this purpose.
DO NOT use scouring type cleansers on the vinyl
windows Allow canopy to dry thoroughly before storing.
An occasional application of household candle wax to
the zips will assist their easy running.
Cockpit Upholstery - Vinyl upholstery should only be
cleaned using warm soapy water or car type vinyl
upholstery cleaner. Although water resistant, the vinyl
upholstery should not be subjected to continual
soaking as the foam filling will become saturated and
will be difficult to dry.
Windows and Frames - These are toughened glass
with heavy gauge aluminium or stainless steel
frames. Aluminium frames are anodised during
manufacture to withstand the rigours of salt water
Seals are tough weather resistant rubber or marine
silicone Frames and windows should be washed
frequently with warm soapy water to clear salt
deposits, dirt, etc Proprietary cleaner can then be
used to polish and remove any smears.
Door and Window Guides - Sliding door and
window guide runners should be kept clear of all
foreign matter by frequent cleaning with a small
brush Should the door or window become difficult to
slide, a thin smear of waterproof grease on the
runners will remedy the problem. Hinges on opening
windows should be treated with thin oil or similar,
sparingly applied and wiped clean afterwards.
Deck Fittings - The fender rubber, aluminium and
stainless steel fittings can be treated in much the
same way as glass fibre surfaces. Although most of
the external fittings are stainless steel it is possible
that some superficial rusting may occur in certain
conditions. This can easily be controlled using "T -
Cut", or similar, and applying a coat of wax.
Additional Fittings - Care should be taken if
attempting to fit additional equipment to your boat.
Lining material and panels inside the boat may have
to be removed to gain access. Glass fibre drills quite
readily. We recommend a blunt drill bit and use of
silicone type mastic to ensure a good seal. If the
fitting is subject to loading, reinforcement should be
added.