Tartan 3500 Owner’s Manual
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12.1 Gelcoat Surfaces
Wash down the gelcoat surface of the hull and the deck regularly with fresh
water and a good detergent. A sponge or soft brush should be used on smooth
surfaces, and a stiffer brush may be used on the non-skid areas of the deck.
Follow by rinsing with fresh water.
At least once a year the topsides of the hull should be waxed with a good
automotive or boat wax, then polished. This will help the gelcoat retain its color
and appearance. Do not wax the non-skid surfaces of the deck. Dark color hulls
may require waxing at more frequent intervals in order to prevent oxidation.
Minor scratches in the gelcoat surfaces can be repaired by buffing with a light
abrasive buffing compound followed by waxing and polishing. Scrapes or
damages that have broken through the gelcoat surface can be repaired with the
gelcoat repair kit which is provided with your yacht. Directions for these repairs
are included with the gelcoat repair kit. For major damage, where a large area of
the gelcoat has been removed, or where the damage extends into the glass
lamination below the gelcoat, consult your Tartan Dealer or a qualified marine
yard.
Gelcoat surfaces below deck are cleaned with a good detergent and water, then
rinsed with fresh water. These surfaces may also be waxed to maintain the
appearance.
The galley and head sinks are fiberglass and can be maintained with the same
care as other gelcoat surfaces.
Gelcoat surfaces will stain if the yacht is moored where leaves fall on deck or
birds roost. Under these conditions, surfaces should be scrubbed down very
frequently. A protective cover may offer protection and reduce maintenance.
AWLGRIP Surfaces:
Contact the U.S. Paint Corporation for care and maintenance guidelines on your
Awgriped hull. Touch up kits are available through an authorized U.S. Paint
Dealer.
U.S. Paint Corporation
831 S. 21
st
Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Phone: 314-621-0525
Fax: 314-621-0722
Website: www.uspaint.com
