Owner`s manual
If
you decide to
make
repairs yourself. tools
and
materials you will
need
are:
Fiberglass
Repair
Kit
Acetone
Resin
Hardener
Fiberglass
400
and
600 Grit Wet
Sand
Paper
Polishers/Buffer
Automotive-Type
Rubbing
Compound
Putty Knife
An excellent resource
booklet
for
instructions
on
small fiberglass repairs
is
"HOW
TO
REPAIR F1BERGL\SS
BOATS:
published by
Ferro
Corpo-
ration. Nashville. Tennessee. 37211.
ANTI-FOUUNG
BOTTOM
PAINT
Before selecting a
bottom
paint,
talk with
other
boaters
and
your
dealer
to
determine
which
product
works best
in
your area. Many variables affecl
the boltom
painl
such
as
water temperature. pollution. salinity. currents.
suspended
dirt
and
organic
malter.
and
sunlight.
Fiberglass hulls
should
never
be
sanded.
cleaned.
painted
and
launched
in
the
same day. Moisture in
the
old
paint
must
be
allowed to escape
completely to
gel
good
adhesion
between
the
new
and
old
paint. Also.
allow sufficient
drying
time
before
launching
your
boat; follow
paint
manufacturer's suggestions.
General
Care
and
Cleaning
DECK F1TTINGS
AND
HARDWARE
Stainless steel has
been
used wherever possible
on
your boal.
It
is
not
lotally resistant to corrosion. Regular cleaning
and
polishing with a
chrome
or
stainless steel polish
will
maintain
and
extend its life. A daily
rinsing with clear water
to
remove any salt residue
is
suggested. A light
wipe-down with
WD-40
or
LPS sprayed
on
a soft
rag
after
each
wash down
will
enhance
its
appearance
.
Inspect
all
screws. clamps
and
fittings.
Tighten
any
loose hardware when
necessary.
EXTERIOR AND SEAT VINYL
Regular washing wilh mild
soap
and
warm water
or
vinyl
upholstery
cleaner
is
sufficien l to keep the cushions and
vinyl
coverings
in
good
con-
dition. Keep lhe cushions from becoming water soaked to prevenl any
mildew accumulation. Wipe
the
cushions
dry
and
lightly spray
them
with
Lysol
to help prevent mildew.
INTERIOR
WALL
COVERINGS
AND
OVERHEAD
Vinyl
interior
wall
coverings may
be
sponge-<:leaned with quality vinyl
cleaners or with a SO/50 solution
of
mild
detergent
and
water. Blol
dry
with a clean cloth
after
cleaning.
The
interior overhead may
be
cleaned
with upholstery
cleaner
.
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