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Post operation checks
After putting the Ballistic
®
on the trailer, Rlush your outboard motors to prevent the cooling system
from clogging up with salt, sand or dirt. Drain residual water from the exhaust system by starting
the engine then alternately pushing the throttle lever up to half throttle and back for 10 to 15
seconds.
Wash down the hull, deck and tubes with fresh water. Remove the hull drain plugs and rinse
engine with a small amount of fresh water. Allow any water in the bilge to drain out. After the
water has drained, wipe the engine and bilge with dry rags. Reinstall all drain plugs.
This boat is equipped with an electric bilge pump, unless otherwise speciRied by the customer that
automatically removes excess water from the bilge while you are underway. However, some
residual water remains that must be drained by removing the drain plug.
Spray a rust inhibitor and lubricant on metallic parts to minimize corrosion. Make sure you wash
off all stainless steel with fresh water and buff dry after each use.
How to maintain and clean your Ballistic
®
RIB
Cleaning your Ballistic
®
Rigid InRlatable Boat is easy if you have the right tools and equipment and
have a basic understanding of what you are doing.
Cleaning Hypalon and PVC requires the same cleaners and techniques to get great results. Using
the wrong inRlatable boat cleaners or tools can have disastrous results and sometimes results in
destroying the boat.
The use of incorrect Cleaning Products will invalidate your Warranty
You can never use the following materials to clean you Ballistic® RIB: MEK, toluene, acetone,
bleach ammonia, highly alkaline cleaners (anything with a PH greater than 11.5), abrasive scrub
pads, or steel-wool, as they will weaken, damage and discolor the fabric and attack the adhesives.
Soaps and detergents leave a sticky residue (soap scum) which attracts and holds dirt. Soap scum
is also food for mould and mildew.
Rinse the soil on the surface with cold water. Store your RIB clean and under absolute dry
conditions.
After every trip, rinse off your boat using fresh water, including the outboard motor. Make sure to
completely remove the salt residue that can eat away at the boat’s Rinish if your boat is in a
saltwater environment.
With a soft sponge and marine soap (
Clean Green
is recommended should you not have any marine
soap), wash in small portions – and rinse – the exterior part of the boat above the deck
(superstructure) including vinyl seats, deck boxes, windshield, etc.
Scrub in small portions – and rinse – the deck, Rittings, hull and outboard motor using a
biodegradable, PH-balanced marine soap and a deck brush with medium stiffness bristles. If you
choose a brush with bristles that are too stiff, it can harm the boat’s Rinish.
Thoroughly dry the boat with a soft, dry cloth.
Clean the windows using a commercial cleaning solution or vinegar and water. Treat all vinyl with
a commercial vinyl treatment to protect and preserve your boat’s upholstery.
