Owner`s manual

2270 CENTER CONSOLE
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS SANDPAPER,
BRONZE WOOL, OR STEEL WOOL BE USED ON STAINLESS STEEL. DAMAGE TO THE
HARDWARE WILL RESULT.
Anodized Aluminum Surfaces
Anodized aluminum should be washed periodically with soap and water to keep it clean. If the boat
is used in saltwater or polluted water, the aluminum should be washed with soap and water after
each use. Saltwater allowed to remain on anodized aluminum will penetrate the anodized coating
and attack the aluminum.
T-tops, tops with aluminum frames, and towers with canvas and/or fiberglass tops require special
attention to the anodized aluminum just below the top. This area is subject to salt build up from salty
condensation and sea spray. It is also frequently overlooked when the boat is washed and will not
be rinsed by the rain. Consequently, the aluminum just below the top is more likely to become pitted
than the exposed aluminum on the structure. Make sure the aluminum in this area is washed
frequently with soap and water and rinsed thoroughly. Pay particular attention to places where the
top material and lacing contact the frame. Once a month coat the entire frame with a metal protector
made for anodized aluminum to protect against pitting and corrosion caused by the harsh effects
of salt water. The anodized aluminum used on your Pursuit was coated with a metal protector called
Aluma Guard at the factory. Aluma Guard is a nonabrasive marine metal protector that protects
anodized aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and chrome. It also protects color anodizing from fading
and discoloring due to harmful ultraviolet rays. It is available from Rupp Marine Inc., 4761 Anchor
Avenue, P.O. Drawer F, Port Salerno, FL 34992.
ONE DRAWBACK TO ALUMA GUARD AND OTHER METAL PROTECTORS IS THAT THEY
CAN MAKE THE METAL SLIPPERY. THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD BE NOT BE USED
ON TOWER LADDERS, STEERING WHEELS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE A GOOD GRIP
AND SURE FOOTING IS IMPORTANT.
Stains can be removed with a metal polish or fine polishing compound. To minimize corrosion,
use a caulking compound to bed hardware and fasteners mounted to aluminum fabrications. If the
anodized coating is badly scratched it can be touched up with paint. With proper care, anodized
aluminum will provide many years of corrosion free service.
Note: You should contact Pursuit Customer Relations before making any modifications to
aluminum fabrications. Unauthorized modifications can void the warranty.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hardware.
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