Tiara Yachts C49, Owner'S Manual

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Routine Maintenance Section 11
11-1
43 LS
43 LS
Routine Maintenance
11.1 General
WARNING
!
FIRE/EXPLOSION/ASPHYXIATION
HAZARD
Cleaning agents and paint ingredients
can be flammable and/or explosive, or
dangerous to inhale. Make sure ven-
tilation is adequate, wear proper per-
sonal protection, and dispose of rags
properly ashore.
Vapors from flammable solvents can
cause fire, explosion, or asphyxiation,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Keep open flame or spark away from
work area. DO NOT paint unless in a
well-ventilated area.
Before using a cleaning product, refer to the
product directions and specifications.
If urethane foam was used in the construc-
tion of your boat, be careful with high tem-
peratures or flames in these areas. Urethane
foam can ignite. DO NOT smoke, weld, or
burn. Avoid the use of space heaters and
lights in areas where urethane foam is pres-
ent. If ignited, urethane foam burns rapidly,
produces extreme heat, releases hazardous
gases, and consumes much oxygen.
11.2 Exterior Hull and Deck
The exterior of your Tiara Yacht is made up
of many different materials and finishes. Each
material should be maintained by following
the recommendations in the appropriate user
manual.
After each use:
• Rinse the boat exterior with clean, fresh
water.
• Wash all exterior surfaces and hardware
with a sponge or soft bristle brush and
a solution of fresh water and mild deter-
gent. Nonskid areas may be scrubbed
with a stiff bristle brush.
• Rinse the boat with fresh water.
Apply a premium marine wax to all smooth
(gel coat and/or painted) fiberglass surfaces
at least once a year. Follow the directions
supplied with the wax.
NOTICE
!
Do not use abrasive cleaners on
smooth fiberglass surfaces. They will
dull the surface and allow dirt to pen-
etrate the surface.
Most of the shiny white surfaces on your
Tiara Yacht are gel coated. The deck, hardtop
exterior and swim platform are a few exam-
ples. Depending on the build of your boat, the
hull sides may be gel coated with a painted
boot line or entirely painted. If you are unsure
about your boat’s finishes, contact your Tiara
Yachts dealer.
Gel Coat
Time and exposure to sunlight may cause the
gel-coated surfaces to fade, dull, or chalk.
Regular applications of a premium marine
wax will minimize this. If you find a noticeable
chalking of the gel coat you may choose to
have it buffed to bring back the original luster.
We recommend contacting your Tiara Yachts
dealer or other marine service facility if your
finish needs attention.
CAUTION
!
Experience is required to buff your
boat. Do not buff your boat unless
you have been properly trained and
are using an industrial strength buffer
with the appropriate pads and polish-
ing materials.