OWNER’S MANUAL
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
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5137 • C8 12/2016
Frequent and continued use of abrasive polishing
compounds eventually erodes the gelcoat.
NOTICE
Gelcoat eventually dulls with age, much like the paint on
a car. Restore the gelcoat’s luster using an electric buffer
and a very fi ne–grade polishing compound. Ask your
dealer what brand and grade of polish to use.
Gelcoat stress cracks are common on all fi berglass
yachts. The majority of stress cracks are cosmetic and
limited to the gelcoat surface only. Gelcoat stress cracks
are rarely an indication of structural problems. Contact
your dealer if stress cracks are found.
OTE:
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The repair of cosmetic (non-structural)
gelcoat stress cracks is not included under
the warranty.
GELCOAT REPAIR
Minor gelcoat nicks and cosmetic scratches are not
diffi cult to repair and they do not require the use of
special or unique tools. Visually satisfying repairs take
little effort. Repairs to fi berglass laminates or structural
fi berglass components are best left to the experienced
technicians at your dealer.
A gelcoat repair kit is available from your dealer. The kit
includes color-matched gel, gel hardener and detailed
instructions on making gelcoat repairs.
GELCOAT BLISTERS
Fiberglass is a durable and economical material.
However, it is not indestructible. Blistering is the most
problem associated with fi berglass.
The blisters generally form in the gelcoat or in the
outermost layer of laminate. The blisters can range in size
from microscopic to 2 in. (5 cm) or larger in diameter.
The appearance of the fi berglass blister appearance does
not indicate structural problems or faulty hull lamination.
Gelcoat blisters form resulting from a natural process
and are quite common. Contact your dealer if blisters are
discovered on the underwater portion of the hull.
HULL BOTTOM
The underwater portion of the hull is coated with a high-
quality, factory-applied coat of anti-fouling bottom paint.
The paint is applied after the hull has been carefully
prepared. The paint has a high copper content and is
high in anti-fouling elements that retard the growth of
marine life on the bottom of the hull. The anti-fouling
elements in the paint have a limited life span, usually from
one to three years, depending on how and where the
yacht is used.
Inspect the hull bottom once a year. Repaint the hull if
gelcoat is showing through the bottom paint. Use a paint
that is compatible with the factory-applied paint. Failure
to do so can void the bottom paint warranty. Also make
sure the paint is formulated for the type of water the yacht
is operated in. See your dealer for assistance in selecting
an appropriate bottom paint.
To prepare the hull bottom for painting:
1 ]
Lightly sand the existing paint with 80- to 100-grit
sandpaper.
2 ]
Remove all dirt and sanding residue from the hull.
3 ]
Apply the new paint using a sprayer. Using a sprayer
applies the smoothest coating and the best hull
effi ciency.
4 ]
Allow the fi rst coat to dry before proceeding if a
second coat will be applied.
UNDERWATER METAL
COMPONENTS
The hull’s underwater portion has been carefully
prepared, primed and coated with a high-quality,
anti-fouling bottom paint at the factory. However, the
underwater metal components, including the shafts,
struts, propellers, trim tabs and thru-hull fi ttings, were not
primed or painted at the factory.
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