Specifications

CLEANING
Periodic cleaning is the best way to keep your boat
looking like new. Regular washing and waxing keep dirt and
scum from building up and deteriorating the finish. Keeping
your boat in a showroom-new condition results in personal
satisfaction and higher resale value.
Your boat is made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic resin
material that is easy to clean and care for. Several layers of
resin material are chemically bonded together to form the
hull. The smooth outside surface of the hull is a layer of gel
coat resin. While the gel coat is solid color, the thickness of
the layer is only a few millimeters thick–like paint on a car
but much tougher, and chemically bonded.
Beneath the gel coat surface is a series of layers of
chemical resin, fiberglass mat and woven roving. It is these
layers that give the boat its strength and keep the hull
shape. The boat bottom also uses special core-mat
material for its strength-to-weight and superior marine
performance.
HULL
When washing the boat, be sure to use a mild
detergent and warm water solution. DO NOT use
abrasive cleaners, solvents, ammonia or chlorine as
these will damage the gel coat surface. Under extreme
conditions, special cleaners may be used to remove
marine growth from the hull. See your MasterCraft
dealer for further instructions.
Waxing the entire gel coat surface at least twice a
THE BOAT
season is recommended for all climates. Use of a specially
formulated marine gel coat wax, such as MasterCraft
Premium Marine Wax, will reduce color fade, soil and scum
adhesion. If the gel coat has chalked or faded from lack of
proper maintenance, buffing may be necessary to bring
back the shiny appearance. Hand buffing with a #7 rubbing
compound or power buffing with glazing compound #1 will
quickly restore the surface.
UPHOLSTERY
Regular washing with mild detergent and warm
water or vinyl cleaners is sufficient to keep the cushion
and vinyl coverings in good condition. Keep the cushions
from becoming soaked, and dry thoroughly after
washing to prevent mildew accumulations after the
boat is covered. Prop up the cushions in the boat when
it is covered to take advantage of air circulation. Spray
with a mildew repellent.
While your vinyl is made to withstand the elements, it is
important to care for it by keeping it clean at all times.
Many substances may stain your vinyl if left untouched over
a period of time. Remember to remove any contaminant
and clean vinyl immediately.
Our vinyls are made to withstand the effects of sun, heat,
acid rain and soiling, under normal conditions. Please consult
the following cleaning recommendations before cleaning your
upholstery.
Certain household cleaners, powdered abrasives,
steel wool and industrial cleaners can cause damage
and discoloration. These are not recommended for use.
Dry cleaning fluids and lacquer solvents should not be
used as they will remove the printed pattern and gloss.
Waxes are not recommended because many contain
dyes and solvents that can permanently damage the
protective coating.
In some instances, consumers have reported the
appearance of a pink stain on vinyl that is resistant to
various cleaning methods. Our lab tests indicate that the
pink stain has been present in the past, but it becomes
more visible to the naked eye whenever the whitest-white
vinyls are used. This is true regardless of manufacturer or
vendor. MasterCraft has chosen a white that reduces the
appearance of the pink stain but retains as much of the
lightest white we can use.
Although there can be other causes for pink staining in
vinyls, most pink stains are caused by dyes produced by
micro-organisms. These dyes are metabolic products of
the micro-organisms, otherwise known as a form of fungi.
It is virtually impossible for consumers to avoid these