Specifications

2005 MASTERCRAFT OWNERS MANUAL–PAG E 14-1
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.
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CLEANING
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 re-
move marine growth from the hull. See your MasterCraft dealer
for further instructions.
Waxing the entire gel coat surface at least twice a 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 cov-
erings 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 cush-
Acceptable Upholstery Cleaners
MasterCraft Premium Shine & Protectant
Vinyl Finish Vinyl Cleaner
Dish Soap, such as Dawn or Ivory
Fantastik
303 Protectant
Unacceptable Upholstery Cleaners
409 (it states not for use on vinyl)
Murphy’s Soap
Simple Green
DC Plus
Armorall
Top Kote Sealant
Son of a Gun
Orange 88 Degreaser
Roll Off
Bleach/Baking Soda
Turtle Wax/Tar Remover
APCO
Tannery
Harbo Master
Any product not listed above in the
Acceptable Upholstery Cleaners!
ions 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 pe-
riod 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 follow-
ing cleaning recommendations before cleaning your upholstery.
Certain household cleaners, powdered abrasives, steel
wool and industrial cleaners can cause damage and discolora-