Grady-White Boats ADVANCE 257, Руководство пользователя

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M
AINTENANCE AND
S
ERVICE
6–5
U
PHOLSTERY
Your exterior vinyl upholstery may be cleaned with a mild solution of household detergent
and fresh water. Commercial cleaners for vinyl also work well.
Since the seams of your exterior upholstery are not waterproof, your upholstery should be
stored in the cabin or covered when not in use.
Most cabin cushions are removable and may be dry-cleaned. Some cabin cushions are of a
Herculon-type fabric and may be cleaned with upholstery cleaner.
V
INYL
/P
OLYETHYLENE
/P
LEXIGLAS
In the cockpit area of your boat, vinyl and plexiglass are used for trim, and polyethylene is
used for the toe rails and rod racks. Routine maintenance for vinyl should include regular cleaning
with soapy water and the application of a surface protector at least twice per year. The use of glass
cleaner and a soft cloth can maintain plexiglas, used to cover your instruments and radio box.
Polyethylene can be cleaned with products such as 409 or any spray and wipe cleaner.
S
HOWER
S
UMP
A shower in the head compartment drains into a contained “sump” which is used to prevent
hair, soap scum and bacteria from accumulating in the bilge and creating odors. This sump should
be cleaned regularly. The sump pump box contains a filter that should be rinsed with clean water.
The filter should always be installed when using the shower to prevent the sump pump from
becoming clogged.
S
CUPPERS
Grady-White boats have self-bailing cockpits, meaning that water on the cockpit floor drains
by gravity through large aft scuppers, not into the bilge. The aft drains (scuppers) have an external
scupper flap assembly that restricts the flow of water back into the boat. Inspect the flaps periodi-
cally to make sure that they are free of debris. The scupper flaps may need periodic replacement if
the rubber becomes damaged or no longer seals properly in the thru-hull.
C
AULKING
Deck fittings, bow rails, window, hatches, etc. have been caulked or gasketed with the highest
quality material to ensure a waterproof joint with the boat. However, the working action of normal
use will tend to flex the joint and eventually break down the seal between them. Periodically
inspect the caulking or gaskets for leaks. Recaulk or replace the gaskets necessary, or have your
dealer do the repair.
H
ARDWARE
M
OUNTING
When drilling holes to mount hardware, in the boat surface, seal each hole properly. Sealing
will prevent water leakage. This is crucial in fiberglass areas that have been reinforced with ply-
wood. A hole sealed improperly allows water inside the fiberglass leading to saturation of the ply-
wood reinforcement.
C A U T I O N
Do not machine-wash cabin fabrics .
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