Owner`s manual

3070 CENTER CONSOLE
Chapter 13:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13.1 Exterior Hull and Deck
Hull Cleaning-Below The Water Line
When the boat is removed from the water, clean the outer bottom surface immediately. Algae,
grass, dirt and other marine growth are easier to remove while the hull is still wet. Use a pressure
cleaner or a hard bristle brush to clean the surface.
Bottom Painting
If the boat is to be left in saltwater for extended periods, the hull must be protected from marine
growth by antifouling paint. Because of variations in water temperature, marine growth, and
pollution in different regions, your dealer and/or a qualified boat yard in your area should be
consulted when deciding what bottom paint system to apply to your hull. This is extremely
important as pollution and marine growth can damage fiberglass hulls.
SANDING OR SANDBLASTING THE HULL BOTTOM WILL DAMAGE THE FIBER-
GLASS. USE ONLY STANDARD ANTIFOULING PAINTS AND FIBERGLASS WAX
REMOVERS AND PRIMERS RECOMMENDED BY THE ANTIFOULING PAINT
MANUFACTURER WHEN PREPARING THE HULL FOR BOTTOM PAINT. SAND-
ING OR SANDBLASTING, EPOXY BARRIER COATINGS AND THE USE OF A COAT-
ING OTHER THAN STANDARD ANTIFOULING PAINT ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
AND WILL VOID THE FIVE YEAR HULL BLISTER WARRANTY.
Do not allow the hull antifouling paint to contact the outboard motor. Most antifouling paints designed
for hull bottoms contain copper and can cause severe galvanic damage to the motor. Always leave
a 1/2" barrier between the hull bottom paint and outboard motor.
Most bottom paints require some maintenance. Proper maintenance is especially important
when the boat is in saltwater and not used for extended periods or after dry storage. If the hull
bottom has been painted with antifouling paint, contact your dealer for the recommended
maintenance procedures.
Anodes
Sacrificial anodes are installed on the outboard engines, the trim tabs and the transom. The
transom zinc anode is connected to the bonding system and protects the underwater hardware that
is bonded.
The anodes are less noble than copper based alloys and aluminum and will deteriorate first,
protecting the more noble underwater hardware against galvanic corrosion. Anodes should be
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