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A25 Owner’s Manual

COBALT

A25

BOWRIDER

ECTION

• Wipe the wood surface clean with a

water-moistened soft cloth. For stubborn dirt
and stains use a small amount of mild
non-abrasive detergent (Dove

, Dawn

, etc.)

on a moistened cloth and gently clean the area.

• Wipe surface dry with a soft non-abrasive cloth.

• Avoid flushing the wood trim with water.

• Do not use Armor All

or other marine

protectants.

• Apply a light coat of non-abrasive Carnauba

paste to protect the surface.

Teak Swim Platform

Your Cobalt boat may be equipped with a teak swim
platform. To keep teak in top condition, clean it
occasionally with a teak cleaner and re-oil it at least
once a season. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings carefully. Some cleaners
and oils may damage gelcoat, vinyl, stainless or
aluminum. Avoid using rust-producing steel wool
pads when cleaning. Materials can be purchased
from your authorized Cobalt dealer.

Cedar

Wipe surface with a dry cloth or a slightly damp
cloth. Do not seal or paint cedar.

CARPET

Vacuum the carpet on a regular basis. Use
household carpet stain removers and cleaners to
clean the carpet.

DECK AND HULL

The finish on your Cobalt boat is known as gelcoat.
The gelcoat used by Cobalt Boats is the finest
available on the market today. With all its
properties, it is not impervious to the elements and
many types of water conditions.

Cleaning Deck and Hull

A multi-purpose boat soap* should be used to
clean exterior fiberglass/gelcoat surfaces on your
Cobalt boat after each use. This product,
depending upon the ratio mixed, is designed to
clean anything from dirty hulls and decks to greasy
engines. Always rinse and wipe off the finish with a
damp towel or chamois.

A fiberglass restorer/wax* should be used to
remove heavy oxidation, characterized by a
chalk/faded surface as well as rust and exhaust
stains. This product will not only remove the
oxidation, but also leaves a wax protection on the
cleaned surface in one easy application.

Deck and Hull Care

Paste wax* will help retard UV light damage. We
suggest three coats be applied at the end or the
beginning of the season, depending on the type of
winter boat storage (covered, enclosed storage
facility), and again mid-season.

To extend the life of your gelcoat finish, use a
Cobalt marine mooring cover totally covering the
top deck of the boat for maximum protection.
Additionally, if your boat is to be stored where the
sun is constantly on the side or transom of the boat,
you should consider having some custom skirting
made to complement the mooring cover.

Tonneau covers will supply adequate short term
protection to the interior, but will not protect the
gelcoat finish. Please check with your authorized
Cobalt dealer for more information on the subject.

NOTICE: Teak sealers and
cleaners can be harmful to other
materials. Make sure you
thoroughly remove any spills or
excess. Teak should not be
varnished. The natural oils in
teak will cause poor adhesion.

DANGER

Avoid fire or explosion onboard. DO
NOT store rags used to treat teak
onboard. Store or dispose of rags
properly ashore.

* 3M carries a complete line of fiberglass care products.