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If excessive chipping and peeling occurs, it could be an indica-
tion of an electrical fault in the boat or aluminum fabrication.
You should contact a qualified marine electrician to inspect
your boat immediately and correct the problem if you suspect
that your boat may have a fault in the aluminum frame. You
should also contact Scout Customer Service.
Note: Boats that are towed behind larger vessels require
special attention to the aluminum hardware. The
salt spray, salty steam, and chemicals in exhaust
gases are particularly corrosive and will dam-
age the surface of anodized or powder coated
aluminum. It is imperative that the boat and the
aluminum are cleaned thoroughly at the comple-
tion of each trip or at the end of each day on long
cruises to reduce accelerated deterioration of the
anodizing or powder coating and premature cor-
rosion to the aluminum.
Note: You should contact Scout Customer Service before
making any modifications to aluminum fabrica-
tions. Unauthorized modifications can void the
warranty.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hard-
ware.
Acrylic Plastic Glass
Acrylic glass scratches easily. Never use a dry cloth or glass
cleaning solutions on acrylic. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and
water for routine cleaning. Solvents and products containing
ammonia can permanently damage acrylic plastic glass.
Fine scratches can be removed with a fine automotive clear
coat polishing compound. A coat of automotive or boat wax
is beneficial to protect the surface. Do not use the following
on acrylic glass:
Abrasive cleaners Acetone
Solvents Alcohol
Glass cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia
Engine and Fuel
Proper engine maintenance is essential to the proper perfor-
mance and reliability of your outboard engines. Maintenance
schedules and procedures are outlined in your engine owner’s
manual. They should be followed exactly.
If the boat is used in saltwater, flush the cooling system after
each daily use. To flush the systems when the boat is out of
the water, follow the procedure outlined in your engine owner’s
manual.
The age of gasoline can effect engine performance. Chemical
changes occur as the gasoline ages that can cause deposits and
varnish in the fuel system as well as reduce the octane rating of
the fuel. Severely degraded fuel can damage the engines and
boat fuel tank and lines. Therefore, if your boat is not being run
enough to require at least one full tank of fresh fuel a month,
a fuel stabilizer should be added to the gasoline to protect the
fuel from degradation. Your dealer or the engine manufacturer
can provide additional information on fuel degradation and fuel
stabilizers recommended for your engines.
Avoid using fuels with alcohol additives. Gasoline that is an
alcohol blend will absorb moisture from the air which can
reach such concentrations that “phase separation” can occur
whereby the water and alcohol mixture becomes heavy enough
to settle out of the gasoline to the bottom of the tank. Since the
fuel pick up tubes are very near the bottom of the tank, phase
separation can cause the engines to run very poorly or not at
all. This condition is more severe with methyl alcohol and will
worsen as the alcohol content increases. Water or a jelly like
substance in the fuel filters are an indication of possible phase
separation from the use of alcohol blended fuels.
13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and
Enclosures
Vinyl Upholstery
The vinyl upholstery used on the seats, cushions, bolsters, and
for the headliner in some cabins, should be cleaned periodically
with mild soap and water. Any stain, spill or soiling should be
cleaned up promptly to prevent the possibility of permanent
staining. When cleaning, always rub gently. Avoid using
products containing ammonia, powdered abrasive cleaners,
steel wool, ink, strong solvents, acetone and lacquer solvents
or other harsh chemicals as they can cause permanent damage
or shorten the life of vinyl. Never use steam heat, heat guns
or hair dryers on vinyl.
Stronger cleaners, detergents and solvents may be effective in
stain removal, but can cause either immediate damage or slow
deterioration. Lotions, sun tan oil, waxes and polishes, etc.,
contain oils and dyes that can cause stiffening and staining of
vinyls.
• Dry soil, dust and dirt - Remove with a soft cloth.
• Dried on dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened with
water.
• Variations in surface gloss - Wipe with a water dampened
soft cloth and allow to air dry.
• Stubborn dirt - Wash with a soft cloth dampened with Ivory
Flakes
® and water. Rinse with clean water.