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AINTENANCE
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2) Remove the drain plugs in the stern
and engine compartment
.
Clean the hull, boat interior, and
drive units with Yamaclean Wash
& Wax Concentrate or a mild nat-
ural soap and water. Rinse with
fresh water. Scum on the hull can
be removed with Yamaclean Hull
Cleaner.
NOTICE:
Incorrect clean-
ing can damage vinyl. See Basic
Stain Guide on next page.
3) Clean the engine and bilge areas
with Yamaclean Bilge Cleaner or
an equivalent and rinse with fresh
water. Drain off all water and wipe up
remaining moisture with clean, dry
rags. Reinstall the drain plugs.
4) Spray the exterior of the engines
with Yamalube Silicone Protectant
and Lubricant, or an equivalent. For
areas requiring heavy protection,
use Yamashield™.
5) Wax the hull with Yamaclean
Spray Wax or other non-abrasive
wax designed for marine gelcoat.
WARNING! Slippery surfaces can
cause falls and injury. Be care-
ful not to apply too much wax
on deck and gunwale stepping
surfaces. This will make them
slippery.
6) Wipe all vinyl and rubber compo-
nents, such as the seats and engine
compartment seals, with Yamaclean
Vinyl Dressing or other quality vinyl
protectant.
NOTICE:
Some well-
known “protectant” products on
the market can actually damage
vinyl over time. Consult your
Yamaha dealer if you want to use
a product other than Yamaclean
Vinyl Protectant.
7) Vacuum and or hose-off the car-
peting (if equipped) as necessary.
If needed, use Yamaclean Carpet
Cleaner or other a quality brand-
name carpet cleaner product to
clean soiled areas. Roll up the car-
pet face out for storage.
Always dry the carpet face up. Never
roll up the carpet while wet. Never
fold the carpet.
8) Wash the fabric of the Bimini top
(if equipped) with a mild natural
soap in lukewarm water, then rinse.
Do not use detergents. Allow to air
dry thoroughly before storage. See
the label on the Bimini top and the
manufacturer’s care instructions for
more detailed information.
