World Cat 2006 250 DC, Owner'S Manual

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UPHOLSTERY
Basic Stains - Clean with a mild detergent and a soft to medium brush, or an all purpose cleaner such
as Fantastic™. Rinse with fresh water after cleaning.
Mildew - Use a 4 to 1 mixture of water and ammonia, brushing the stain vigorously to remove the
bacteria responsible for the mildew. If the stain remains, briefly apply bleach to the area and rinse
with fresh water.
Tough Stains or Mildew - Use a mixture of 1 tablespoon of ammonia, 1/4 cup of hydrogen perox-
ide, and 3/4 cup distilled water. Briefly, apply to the surface, allowing the peroxide to bubble. Rinse
with fresh water
TRIM / PLEXIGLASS / POLYETHYLENE
World Cat uses vinyl, plexiglass, and polyethylene material (Starboard™) throughout the interior of
our catamarans. Use the following instructions to care for these items:
• Use mild detergents to clean vinyl trim commonly used in cabins and helm. Routinely use a
commercially available surface protector to seal the vinyl.
• Surface or glass cleaners can be used to clean plexiglass. It is commonly used for radio boxes
and as a protective material for instrument panels.
• Starboard™ can be cleaned using surface cleaners such as 409™.
STAINLESS / ALUMINUM
Stainless steel and aluminum are used throughout your vessel. World Cat uses only marine grade stain-
less hardware and anodized aluminum to provide you with years of service; however, these metals can
deteriorate and fail if improperly cared for. Upon returning, clean all hardware using a mild detergent and
rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or chlorine based products, as they will
remove the metal’s protective coating and lead to pitting or rust. Throughout the year coat the metal using
a non-abrasive metal protector to help displace moisture, remove contaminates, and shield the metal.
World Cat recommends high quality sealants such as Boeshield T-9™ developed by Boeing™ Aviation. If
you cannot find it locally call PMS Products Inc. at 800-962-1732.
BILGE COMPARTMENTS
Routinely check the condition of the bilge compartments in your boat. This will help identify potential
problems and eliminate odors associated with stagnant water and the buildup of residue. Clean the com-
partments using a freshwater rinse. This will also enable you to check the function of your drain system
and the operation of the bilge pumps.
! WARNING
Do not mix ammonia and household bleach. Doing so will result in the formation of deadly chlo-
rine gas. If it is necessary to use bleach, clean up any traces of ammonia and ventilate the work
space for a minimum of 15 minutes prior to applying bleach.