Wellcraft 180 SPORTSMAN O/B, Руководство пользователя

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Keeping both the interior and exterior of your
boat in good condition and inspecting your boat
regularly to keep minor problems from becoming
major ones are good r ules of thumb for proper
boat care. REMEMBER, A BOA T KEPT IN NEARLY
NEW CONDITION, REGARDLESS OF A GE,
RETAINS A HIGH RESALE V ALUE.
FIBERGLASS REPAIR
Although your deck and hull ha ve been designed
to withstand nor mal use, it is ine vitable that
surfaces will become scratched or chipped o ver
a period of time. Superficial scratches can usu-
ally be r ubbed out with a compound cleaner .
“Hair line cracks” or “spider w ebbing” may
develop in the gelcoat surface of a hull or deck.
This can be caused b y weathering, impact or
other factors. Small blister s or gouges ma y also
occur through nor mal wear. These do not affect
the strength of the hull or deck and can easily
be repaired b y you or your dealer .
The affected area should be chipped or sanded
away and a thin la yer of color-matched gelcoat
applied. This la yer is then sanded smooth and
buffed back to its original luster . Your dealer can
obtain color-matched gelcoat and pro vide fur-
ther instr uctions from the manufacturer .
Fiberglass hulls are tough, but lik e hulls of an y
other materials, the y can be damaged. A fiber-
glass hull has vir tually no inter nal stresses.
Thus, when a par t is brok en or punctured, the
rest of the hull retains its shape. A se vere blow
will either be absorbed or result in a definite,
localized break. In the case of a break of this
nature, the boat should be retur ned to your
dealer for repair.
You will need the following items for minor
repairs:
• Gelcoat
• DDM (clear liquid catalyst)
• Putty knife or equivalent
• Razor blade
• Fine sandpaper (400 to 600 grade)
• Wax paper (piece big enough to co ver repair
For minor repair s follow this procedure:
1. Clean the area to be repaired and clear it of
wax and oil.
2. Thoroughly clean out nicks, chips and
scratches.
3. Sand area to be repaired so gelcoat will
bond.
4. IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER, MEASURE ONL Y
THE AMOUNT OF GELCOA T YOU NEED. Mix a
2% ratio of catalyst to the amount of gelcoat
being used (a spoonful of gelcoat will
require only a drop or two of catalyst).
NOTE: DO NOT pour an y unused por tions of the
gelcoat/catalyst mixture back into either original
container.
5. Apply gelcoat to area lea ving a slight lift
above the surface.
6. Cover with w ax paper (lack of oxygen helps
mixture set) and let set 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Remove wax paper and sha ve off excess gel-
coat with a razor blade.
8. By the time the area is sha ved smooth, you
are ready to sand (Use 400 to 600 grade
sandpaper, NO SUBSTITUTES.)
9. Rub or buff the fiberglass with automotive
cleaner compound, then w ax.
Some discoloration ma y occur if your boat has
weathered. For your fir st attempt at repair ,
experiment on an area not nor mally visible. With
a little experience, e ven the no vice can repair a
scratch with fe w, if an y, visible repair mar ks.
HARDWARE AND FITTINGS
Chrome, stainless steel and aluminum hard ware
should be cleaned with w ater, mild detergent,
and a cloth. Rinse, then dr y with a soft cloth.
After cleaning , a commercial aluminum or
chrome cleaner ma y be applied. F or excessively
dirty or oily hard ware, use alcohol. A VOID THE
USE OF ABRASIVES WHEN CLEANING HARD-
WARE.
Inspect all hard ware and fittings to mak e sure
they are secure. All scre ws, bolts, clamps,
cleats, etc., must be tight. Be sure to lubricate
hardware and fittings where needed.
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Gelcoat and fiberglass resin are
flammable; work in well-ventilated
area free from any fire hazard.
WARNING
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