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Rinse afterward with mild soap and water. Please consult the hatch and portlight manufacturers for care
and maintenance guidelines.
12.3 Wood
12.3.1 Teak
Interior teak surfaces are maintained in the following manner: Remove dirt or cooking grease
from teak surfaces before refinishing. This can be done by washing down the surface with mild
soap and water. Interior surfaces should be cleaned and treated once or twice a year with an
interior teak oil.
12.3.2 Cherry
Interior cherry surfaces have a lacquer varnish finish. This should be regularly washed off with
fresh water and a little liquid detergent, then polished with a chamois leather. Please consult with
the factory before refinishing varnished cherry surfaces.
12.4 Bottom of the Yacht
Note: Following this factory approved method will not void your hull blister warranty.
Although we use the finest gelcoats available today, our testing indicates that sanding these gelcoats
seriously degrades blister resistance. By following the approved finishing methods you will maintain
your hull blister warranty protection as well as protect your investment for years to come.
BOTTOM PAINTING BARE FIBERGLASS
1. Scrub the surface thoroughly with soap and water using a stiff brush. Flush with fresh water to remove
soap residue.
2. Wipe surface thoroughly with a rag that has been dampened with Interlux Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202
or an equivalent de-waxing agent to remove mold release agents, wax and other contamination. Wipe off
with a clean dry rag before liquid dries. Wipe only a few square feet at a time and change rags frequently.
3. Lightly spray the surface with water to insure all contamination has been removed. If water beads up or
separates repeat Step 2.
4. Lightly sand all gelcoated areas with a 3M Medium Scotch-Brite Hand Pad or 320 grit sandpaper.
Lightly sand gray Interprotected areas with a 320 grit sandpaper until blended into surrounding areas to
achieve a smooth finish if desired. Be careful not to sand into the gelcoat. Sand the keel and rudder with
a 220 grit sandpaper to achieve a smooth finish if desired.
AFTER THE SURFACE HAS BEEN PROPERLY PREPARED
1. Remove the sanding residue by wiping with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
2. Apply antifouling paint following manufacturers recommended application procedures. A sandless
primer such a Pettit 6999 may be recommended for certain bottom paints.
ALUMINUM PROPELLERS AND SAILDRIVES
Most of these areas are made of aluminum and it is important to ensure the surfaces are properly
prepared and primed in order that the paint adheres well and the metal is protected from galvanic