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The following paragraphs explain how to maintain the
various materials present outside your boat’s cabin to
help keep the boat looking new.
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
very small pores that, over time, 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 overly 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
Exterior
Maintenance
Fiberglass
Surfaces
Summary of Contents for 45 Voyager 2005
Page 1: ...45 Voyager Owner s Guide HIN CDR 2005 Version 1 ...
Page 2: ......
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Page 8: ...PREFACE 5 01 ...
Page 32: ...22 BOATING SAFETY 4527 6 02 SECTION 1 NOTES ...
Page 33: ...23 4527 6 02 SECTION 1 BOATING SAFETY NOTES ...
Page 34: ...24 BOATING SAFETY 4527 6 02 SECTION 1 NOTES ...
Page 44: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 34 4527 5 04 MAIN DC SUBPANEL ...
Page 65: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 55 4527 5 04 Revised 12 19 97 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUED ...
Page 66: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 56 4527 5 04 NOTES ...
Page 67: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 57 4527 5 04 NOTES ...
Page 68: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 58 4527 5 04 NOTES ...
Page 80: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 70 4527 5 04 AC SYSTEM MAINS PANEL ...
Page 83: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 73 4527 5 04 MAIN AC SUBPANEL ...
Page 91: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81 4527 5 04 GFCI RECEPTACLE LOCATIONS ...
Page 95: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 85 4527 5 04 ...
Page 98: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 88 4527 5 04 AC Wiring Schematic 110 Volt 60 Hz C2057D 1 ...
Page 99: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 89 4527 5 04 C2057D 2 ...
Page 100: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 90 4527 5 04 AC Wiring Schematic 220 Volt 50 Hz C2058D 1 ...
Page 101: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 91 4527 5 04 C2058D 2 ...
Page 102: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 92 4527 5 04 NOTES ...
Page 119: ...SECTION 4 INTERNAL SYSTEMS 109 4527 10 99 SANITATION SYSTEM C2030D B ...
Page 124: ...INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 114 4527 10 99 GREY WATER SYSTEM ...
Page 129: ...SECTION 4 INTERNAL SYSTEMS 119 4527 10 99 NOTES ...
Page 130: ...INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 120 4527 10 99 NOTES ...
Page 146: ...PROPULSION SECTION 5 136 4527 3 99 NOTES ...
Page 147: ...SECTION 5 PROPULSION 137 4527 3 99 NOTES ...
Page 148: ...PROPULSION SECTION 5 138 4527 3 99 NOTES ...
Page 163: ...SECTION 6 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING 153 4527 3 99 NOTES ...
Page 164: ...OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 154 4527 3 99 NOTES ...
Page 175: ...SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE 165 4527 8 04 ...
Page 178: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 168 4527 8 04 ...
Page 185: ...SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE 175 4527 8 04 NOTES ...
Page 186: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 176 4527 8 04 NOTES ...
Page 191: ...SECTION 8 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE 181 4527 10 99 FRESH WATER SYSTEM ...
Page 196: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 186 4527 10 99 SANITATION SYSTEM ...
Page 205: ...SECTION 8 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE 195 4527 10 99 IMPORTANT ANTIFREEZE BULLETIN ...
Page 206: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 196 4527 10 99 ...
Page 209: ...SECTION 8 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE 199 4527 10 99 NOTES ...
Page 210: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 200 4527 10 99 NOTES ...
Page 216: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 206 4527 5 04 Serial Number Record Sheet ...
Page 227: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 217 4527 5 04 Carver Limited Warranty ...
Page 228: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 218 4527 5 04 ...
Page 231: ...INDEX 4527 3 99 Windshield washer 44 Windshield wipers 43 44 Z Zinc anodes 84 193 ...
Page 232: ...INDEX 4527 3 99 ...