Owner`s manual

is 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.
Failure to follow these instructions in the proper care of upholstery may cause your warranty
to be voided!
e cleaning table presented in this section is offered only as a suggestion and as an aid in attempting to
deal with stains. We do not guarantee that the cleaning methods will work. Stains from any external 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. oroughly hose the detergent out of the carpet and into the bilge. (is is a good time to
clean the bilge also.) Allow the boat to remain uncovered to air dry for several days to prevent any mildew or
odor caused by moisture.
Teak Wood
Full teak platforms:
If shoes are worn when walking on the teak, they should be proper boating shoes. Black-soled shoes are likely
to scuff the surface, resulting in marks that may be difficult to remove or even leave permanent marks that are not
covered under warranty.
Regular cleaning and oiling of teak wood will maintain its origi-
nal appearance. Unprotected wood will turn gray and could split or
separate. If this happens it may void the warranty.
New teak platforms have been sealed and finished with an oil-
based, wood preservative by the manufacturer. Platforms will keep
the new look and last for many, many years if properly maintained.
For best results re-oil the platform and allow it to dry before the
first use. If the boat spends a lot of long weekends on the lake with
the swim platform in the water or if the platform sits uncovered
in the sun, it should be oiled one or two times a month during the
first season; then as needed after that. e platform should be cov-
ered when not in use or when stored for the winter.
Many products such as boiled linseed oil, tongue oil, teak oil and
other outdoor wood preservatives can be found at marinas, paint
stores or home improvement stores. Some oils such as linseed oil
should be thinned with a thinner like mineral spirits before use.
(70 percent oil-30 percent thinner.)
When oiling a platform, apply a coat of oil with a wet cloth, work
into the seams, end grain and edges. Allow the oil to set approxi-
mately 15 minutes and then wipe off the excess oil with a dry cloth. Do not let the oil dry on the platform
in the sun. Excess oil should be removed with a dry cloth.
Teak inlay platforms:
Wear proper boating shoes. Avoid black-soled shoes as they are likely to scuff the surface, resulting in marks that
may be difficult to remove or even leave permanent marks that are not
covered under warranty.
e teak inlay platforms feature a specially developed synthetic
surface that is durable and long-lasting, provided proper care is
given to the inlay surface. is maintenance is different from the
full teak platform care.
For the inlay, note:
• Inlays do not require oiling or special sealants.
• Inlays can be maintained by pressure washing.
• Do NOT place hot metals of any kind on the inlay surface.
is will create a permanent mark.
• Do NOT use acetone to clean the inlay (or fiberglass surround).
• Do NOT use oil, bleach, varnish, paint or lacquer.
• Do NOT use a power sander.
Most spills will brush away with soap and water, using a bristled
brush and boat deck cleaner. After cleaning, rinse with water and
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