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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
270 Outrage
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The painted hull bottom will need to be inspected
annually. Any growth will affect the boats
performance and overall look. If it has been a while
between inspections you might notice algae or slime
growth. This can be cleaned with a coarse towel or
soft bristle brush. The growth should be cleaned
immediately after the boat has been removed from
the water. If the growth is allowed to dry it will be
much harder to remove. If the growth is more severe,
you may need to enlist the services of a professional
hull cleaning company. Fresh water, salt water and
water temperature can all affect the types of growth
that you will find on your boats hull.
Painted Hull Care (Bottom)
NEVER use an abrasive cleaner to wash your boats
hull.
NEVER use an abrasive pad to attempt to remove
stubborn stains.
NEVER use strong solvents to clean.
Use care when covering your boats painted surfaces,
tarps and other such covers can trap dirt and cause
chafing. Tape or any other type of adhesives should
not be applied directly to the painted surface. More
information on care and maintenance of your boats
painted hull can be found in the owners manual
packet.
Vinyl Cushion Care
The vinyl cushions on your boat will keep their
appearance and suppleness if cared for properly. Salt
water, salt residue, dirt, ultra-violet rays etc. will
take their toll on vinyl products causing them to lose
their luster and texture. A thorough cleaning with a
good vinyl upholstry cleaner will keep the vinyl soft.
Keep the vinyl dry to prevent mildew, make sure
there is no moisture between the cushions.
The cushions on your boat are made of a durable
vinyl material called OMNOVA and is protected by
a finish called PreFixx.
This protective finish is designed to be cleaned easily,
over and over without showing signs of wear. The
PreFixx finish gives you the freedom to remove stains
with ease that were not possible before.
The vinyl material and superior finish has been tested
to resist heavy abrasion. There is a 3 step cleaning
process recommended by the manufacturer.
Following this procedure will ease in cleaning the
vinyl cushions.
Complete cleaning instructions are included in the
owner’s packet. Read all information provided by
the cushion manufacturer regarding the proper
cleaning and maintenance.
Note: As the level of stain is increased, the liklihood
of using solvents may be necessary.
Read all information from the solvent manufacturer
regarding safety and handling of this material.
Wear proper protective equipment to insure your
personal safety. Only use solvents in a well ventilated
area and test the solvent in a conspicuous section of
the affected vinyl. Keep all solvents away from open
flame and any other forms of ignition.
Long Term Storage
Storage or winter lay-up will require you to make
sure that your boat and its systems are properly
conditioned for extended periods of non-usage.
Periodically haul the boat out of the water and
scrub the bottom with a bristle brush and a
solution of soap and water. For better protection
paint the hull below the waterline with a high
grade anti-fouling paint.
NOTICE
Protecting your engines vital moving parts from
corrosion and rust caused by freezing of trapped water
or excessive condensation due to climatic changes
is very important. Internal engine parts can be
effected by rust due to lack of proper lubrication.
Freezing water in the engine can cause extensive
damage to the internal moving parts.
Engine