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MAINTENANCE
SECTION 7
Exterior Maintenance
The following paragraphs explain how to maintain the various materials present
outside your boat’s cabin to help keep the boat looking new.
Fiberglass Surfaces
The exterior fiberglass surfaces of your boat are coated with a protective layer
of gelcoat. Gelcoat forms a hard, smooth and durable surface. It does, however,
contain microscopic pores that, over time, can collect dirt and discolor if the
gelcoat is not kept clean.
Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing your boat. Abrasive cleaners
scratch and dull the gelcoat.
Wash the boat with fresh water after each outing to help keep the gelcoat clean.
If you operate your boat in salt water, wash it at least once every week, even
if it hasn’t been used since the last washing. Periodically wash the boat with a
solution of fresh water and mild soap. Use a sponge to wash smooth surfaces and
a stiff nylon or natural bristle brush to wash nonskid surfaces.
Do not wax the nonskid surfaces. Waxing them makes them slippery and
dangerous to walk on.
Wax all non-tread areas at least once a season. Use a high quality, non-yellowing,
marine wax. Waxing your boat provides a shiny surface and seals the pores in the
gelcoat, making it easier to keep clean.
The continued and frequent use of abrasive polishing compounds
eventually erodes the gelcoat.
Gelcoat eventually dulls with age, much like the paint on your car. When it does
this, you can restore the gelcoat’s luster using an electric buffer and a very fine
grade polishing compound. Ask your Carver Dealer what brand and grade of
polish to use.
Stress cracks are common on all fiberglass boats. In the majority of instances
these cracks are cosmetic and limited to the gelcoat surface only. Gelcoat stress
cracks are rarely an indication of structural problems. If you discover stress
cracks in your boat contact your Carver Dealer.
NOTE:
The repair of cosmetic (non-structural) gelcoat stress cracks is not included
under the terms of the Carver Limited Warranty.
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