World Class Catamarans
4-3
UPHOLSTERY
Basic Stains
- Clean with a mild detergent and a soft to medium brush, or an all purpose
cleaner such as Fantastic™. Rinse with fresh water after cleaning.
Mildew
- Use a 4 to 1 mixture of water and ammonia, brushing the stain vigorously to
remove the bacteria responsible for the mildew. If the stain remains, briefly apply bleach to
the area and rinse with fresh water.
Tough Stains or Mildew
- Use a mixture of 1 tablespoon of ammonia, 1/4 cup of hydro-
gen peroxide, and 3/4 cup distilled water. Briefly, apply to the surface, allowing the perox-
ide to bubble. Rinse with fresh water
TRIM / PLEXIGLASS / POLYETHYLENE
World Class uses vinyl, plexiglass, and polyethylene material (Starboard™) throughout the
interior of our catamarans. Use the following instructions to care for these items:
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Use mild detergents to clean vinyl trim commonly used in cabins and helm. Rou-
tinely use a commercially available surface protector to seal the vinyl.
• Surface or glass cleaners can be used to clean plexiglass. It is commonly used for radio
boxes and as a protective material for instrument panels.
• Starboard™ can be cleaned using surface cleaners such as 409™.
STAINLESS / ALUMINUM
Stainless steel and aluminum are used throughout your vessel. World Class uses only 316
marine grade stainless hardware and anodized aluminum to provide you with years of service;
however, these metals can deteriorate and fail if improperly cared for. Upon returning, clean all
hardware using a mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Avoid using abrasive
cleaners or chlorine based products, as they will remove the metal’s protective coating and lead
to pitting or rust. Throughout the year coat the metal using a non-abrasive metal protector to
help displace moisture, remove contaminates, and shield the metal. World Class recommends
high quality sealants such as Boeshield T-9™ developed by Boeing™ Aviation. If you cannot find
it locally call PMS Products Inc. at 800-962-1732.
BILGE COMPARTMENTS
Routinely check the condition of the bilge compartments in your boat. This will help identify
potential problems and eliminate odors associated with stagnant water and the buildup of res-
idue. Clean the compartments using a freshwater rinse. This will also enable you to check the
function of your drain system and the operation of the bilge pumps.
COCKPIT DRAINS
All World Cats have four drains located in the cockpit, two on both the starboard and port
sides. These drains are designed to quickly evacuate the cockpit should the boat become
swamped. Flushing these drains routinely will ensure the safety of your crew and vessel, as well
as, eliminate the potential for odors associated with fish residue. These drains are evacuated
through the scuppers located on the hullside. Each scupper has a rubber flap to prevent water
from entering the boat. Check this material occasionally to keep them free of debris and in good
working condition.
! WARNING
Do not mix ammonia and household bleach. Doing so will result in the formation of
deadly chlorine gas. If it is necessary to use bleach, clean up any traces of ammonia
and ventilate the work space for a minimum of 15 minutes prior to applying bleach.
