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The sacrificial zinc anodes do not
totally eliminate the corrosion process
from the rest of the boat and its
components. It is critical for the boat to be rinsed and flushed
after EACH use. Failure to do so will void the warranty.
Malibu has determined that the use of Corrosion Block is
necessary to ensure long life for metal components. The use of
Corrosion Block, available at www.corrosionblock.com, as directed
on the bottle or can is required to keep the warranty in force. (While
Corrosion Block is the recommended product, WD-40 Long-Term
Corrosion Inhibitor may be used. Regular WD-40 cannot be used as
it does not contain all the protective ingredients of the Long-Term
Corrosion Inhibitor.)
Avoid getting Corrosion Block on other, non-metal surfaces,
particularly vinyl seats or soft-grip flooring. If this occurs, clean
immediately as directed by the product’s directions to avoid stains
that are also not covered under warranty.
Failure to use Corrosion Block as
directed on the product label will
result in the nullification of the Malibu
warranty in instances of corrosion damage. Failure to clean
Corrosion Block off non-metal surfaces can result in damage that
is not covered under warranty.
Malibu uses only marine-rated and
marine-grade fasteners on all models.
If, at any time, it is necessary to replace
any fasteners, seek guidance from an authorized Malibu dealer
to ensure that such replacements meet the requirements for
operation in a marine environment.
To properly protect and ensure long life for vulnerable
components, following the operation in salt or brackish water,
provide extra attention to the cleaning process.
Boats operated in salt water, brackish
water or polluted fresh water must be
thoroughly rinsed with CLEAN, fresh
Routine Salt Water/Brackish Water Protection
After every outing perform a general cleaning of the entire boat,
interior and exterior, with clean water. (See flush kit instructions,
which follow.) Then reapply the Corrosion Block or WD-40 Long-
Term Corrosion Inhibitor or as described in the following instructions
to the exterior of the engine.
Boats operated in salt water, brackish
water or polluted fresh water must be
thoroughly rinsed with CLEAN, fresh
water after EACH outing. The corrosive properties of these types
of water will cause damage that is not covered under warranty!
Hardware—even hardware chosen for its anti-corrosive
properties—that is damaged by salt/brackish/polluted water
may eventually fail, which could result in serious injury or death
to persons on-board.
Although every component on the boat, including the engine, can
be adversely affected by salt/brackish/polluted water, upgraded
components in the Saltwater Series building process include:
• Stainless steel gas shocks;
• Grounding and bonding of all components below the waterline;
and
• A sacrificial zinc anode.
Especially important to the entire
protection is the sacrificial zinc anode.
The anode is attached to the exterior
of the boat, on the transom below the
waterline. Other metal components
are attached to the transom zinc
anode via grounding wire. Anodes are
also affixed to the exhaust manifolds.
These anodes provide a greater
degree of attraction between the
anode’s metal and the corrosive action
of the body of water than that occurring
between the boat’s metal parts and the
water. Simply, both rust (which is oxidation) and metal reduction are
the result of operating in salt water, and the anodes’ purpose is to
attract and draw away much of the corrosion from the boat’s metal
components.
Stainless Steel, Chrome, and Aluminum Components
The boat has been constructed with various metal components, all
of which require special attention during routine care. Decomposition
occurs, resulting in rust and/or corrosion, and it is accelerated when
the boat is operated in saltwater. (Read carefully the
Salt Water Care
and Maintenance information that follows.)
Damage that occurs to the boat because
of corrosion is not covered under
warranty.
While Malibu uses quality metal components chosen for their
durability as well as attractive appearance, all metal eventually
reacts to water exposure. Therefore, part of the care and maintenance
of metal requires that it is kept clean and dry.
After an outing, rinse the metal pieces as well as the rest of
the boat, allowing a thorough air drying. To avoid spotting and
discoloring, drying with a soft rag or towel will keep the new boat
look for many seasons to come. It is also recommended to wash
all metal components when you wash your boat as this will help
prevent moisture from affecting the surface.
Waxing these metal components will also help to preserve the
finish. Do not wax powder-coated surfaces as the wax will collect in
the textured surface and be extremely hard to remove.
If the boat owner notices rust or deterioration of metal
components below the water, even when operated regularly in fresh
water, this should be brought to the attention of the authorized Malibu
dealer. In some instances, it is necessary to attach self-sacrificing
zinc anodes, even when operated in fresh water. Be safe, rather than
sorry.
138—Care and Maintenance