Specifications
WOODWORK CARE & MAINTENANCE
M-1
TEAK CARE & MAINTENANCE
Solid teakwood is used extensively on Carver boats,
especially on the exterior. This wood gives a rich warm
appearance with minimal maintenance. Teakwood will
never rot or structurally deteriorate. Exposure to the
sun and elements will only cause the wood to turn
grayish white. Teak can be restored to original appear-
ance with
minimal care using teak care products that
are commercially available.
Teak can be maintained dark and rich
in
appearance
with the following care:
a.
Exposure will cause the grain of the wood to rise.
This will cause
it
to feel and appear rough. Should this
occur, lightly sand the teak using a hand sanding block
and medium grit sandpaper. Sandtheteakonlyenough
to smooth the teak.
b.
Liberally apply a teakwood dressing. This will
replenish the lost teak oil. Repeat the application
in
a
few days.
c.
Reapplication of the teakwood dressing as periodi-
cally required will keep the wood dark and rich appear-
ing.
Once the teak becomes excessively gray (weathered)
more complex cleaning or bleaching is necessary
to
restore
it.
Many teak restoration products are available
from any Carver dealer.
Do
Not varnish
or
paint the
teak. The oil emitted by the teakwood will cause the
varnish
or
paint to peel. For a natural teakwood
appearance, Wattco Teakwood Oil
or
Prelude Marine
Oil Finish is recommended. When proper application
procedures are followed, these dressings can provide a
long lasting, protective coating. Many other fine
teakwood finishing materials are available. Check with
a Carver dealer for recommendations on materials
commonly used
in
the immediate area.
M-2 DECRAGARD CARE & MAINTENANCE
Many bulkheads or panels on Carver boats are of a
special plywood laminate called "Decragard." This
material has a teak colored veneer laminated onto the
inner ply structure. Decragard should be kept clean.
Periodic use of a paneling cleaner/wax and
an
occa-
sional application of wood paste wax will help retard
fading.
Sanding
or
varnishing
these
panels
is
not
recommended.
Should a panel nick or gouge, stick
filler material, available at most hardware stores, can be
used to fill and color the damaged area.
M-3 HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE CARE
Many interior countertops and the bulkheads, locker
door and drawer fronts on some models are of a high
pressure laminate, "formica" like material. This mate-
rial can be easily cleaned using normal soap and water
or
other cleaning solutions designed for such materials.
A fine coating of a good quality paste wax will help
maintain the shine and beauty of the laminate. Some
laminate materials have a deep textu
re
and thus, are
much more difficult to wax than those with a smoother
finish.
M-4 PLEXIGLASS CARE
Various interior and exterior components utilize a part
which is made of plexiglass. Examples are: deck
hatches, port hole inserts, bottle-glass liquor cabinets,
electrical center door, etc.
Do
not attempt to clean
these surfaces with typical window cleaning agents
such
as
"Windex," etc. The chemicals
in
products such
as
this will etch the plexiglass surface. To clean, use
ammonia or a solution of ammonia, water, and vinegar.
M-5 DASH PANELS
The helm and dash assemblies, as well
as
the electrical
center, may contain panels made of brushed metal.
Do
not
attempt to clean these surfaces with abrasive
material
or
caustic chemical cleaners. These types of
cleaners will cause irrepairable damage. to the finish.
These items can be cleaned and preserved with mild
cleaning agents such
as
"Armorall" cleaner and po-
lisher.
OMSB
M1
CARVER