Specifications

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tion. 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 appear-
ance of a pink stain on vinyl that is resistant to various clean-
ing 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 mi-
cro-organisms. These dyes are metabolic products of the mi-
cro-organisms, otherwise known as a form of fungi.
It is virtually impossible for consumers to avoid these mi-
cro-organisms as they exist in the atmosphere. It is also more
prevalent in high-humidity areas. Rain can cleanse the air with
the result that the micro-organisms are deposited on items
such as marine vinyl.
While the vinyl is treated to resist the growth of micro-
organisms (meaning the vinyl is not a food source), the stain
results from failure to properly clean and maintain the vinyl.
This means that after use, the upholstery must be cleaned with
a soft brush and warm soapy water, followed by a thorough
rinse with clean water. If this procedure is not followed, the
micro-organisms can find the marine vinyl to be a suitable host
site. This situation is worsened if the boat is stored without
proper ventilation or if the boat cover is put on while the vinyl is
still wet, creating a situation in which all forms of fungi (mold
and mildew) thrive.
The organism causing the pink stain has been identified by
the Burlington Scientific Corporartion as Streptoverticillium
reticulum, although there are other strains of organism that can
cause stains.
Failure to follow these instructions in the proper care of
upholstery can cause your warranty to be voided!
The cleaning table on the next page is offered only as a sug-
gestion and aid in attempting to deal with stains. We cannot guar-
antee that the cleaning methods will work. Stains from any exter-
nal source are unlikely to be covered by warranty.
CARPET
Occasionally washing with mild detergent and warm water or
household carpet cleaners will help keep the carpet clean. Thor-
oughly hose the detergent out of the carpet and into the bilge.
(This is usually the best time to clean the bilge also.) Allow the
boat to remain uncovered in the sun for several days to prevent
any mildew or odor caused by moisture.
Common Stains Steps: 1 2 3
Betadine B A
Chewing Gum D A
Eyeshadow E B
Motor Oil B
Spray Paint B
Mildew or Wet Leaves* C B A
Shoe Polish* D B
Yellow Mustard A B C
Oil-Base Paint D B
Suntan Lotion A B
Tar/Asphalt D B
Lipstick A B
Latex Paint A B
Crayon D B
Ketchup A B
Grease D B
Ballpoint Ink* E B A
Household Soil A B
Permanent Marker* E B C
Coffee, Tea, Chocolate B
DO NOT USE 409 CLEANER OR SILICONE-BASED PRODUCTS!!!
A = Medium-soft brush; warm soapy water/rinse/dry.
B = Vinyl finish cleaner.
C = One (1) tablespoon ammonia, one-fourth (1/4) cup of hydrogen peroxide, three-fourths (3/4) cup of water/rinse dry.
D = Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice).
E = Denatured alcohol/rinse/dry.
* Sun tan lotion, shoe polish, wet leaves an some other products contain dyes that stain permanently.