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MONTEREY

BOATS

Routine Maintenance

NOTICE:
Boats that are towed behind larger vessels

require special attention to the aluminum
hardware. The salt spray, salty steam, and
chemicals in exhaust gases are particularly
corrosive and will eventually penetrate and
damage the surface of anodized, painted or
powder coated aluminum. It is imperative
that the boat and the aluminum are cleaned
thoroughly at the completion of each trip
or at the end of each day on long cruises
to reduce accelerated deterioration of the
anodizing or powder coating and premature
corrosion to the aluminum.

Chrome Hardware

Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all
chrome hardware.

Acrylic Plastic Glass

Acrylics and Plexiglas have properties that make
them ideal for the marine environment. Compo-
nents such as cabin doors and deck hatches need
special care to prevent scratches and other dam-
age. The following guidelines will help keep acryl-
ics and Plexiglas looking good for years to come.

DO’S

•

Wash your hatches, windshield connector, side
curtains and other clear plastic pieces, as well
as other acrylic components on your boat with
a mild soap and plenty of lukewarm water.

• Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light

pressure.

•

Rinse with clear water and dry by blotting with
a damp cloth or chamois.

• Grease, oil or tar may be removed with a

good grade of hexane, aliphatic naphtha or
kerosene. These solvents may be obtained
at a paint or hardware store and should be
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

• To maintain a high-luster finish on your acryl

ics, we recommend that after properly clean-
ing, apply Meguiar’s

Mirror Glaze #10 with

a soft towel. Note: If slight scratches appear
on acrylics, use Meguiar’s

Mirror Glaze #17

NOTICE:
Clear plastic (Isinglass) is subject to ultra-

violet (sunlight) degradation over time. It
may turn yellow-brown (a burnt appearance)
and get brittle.

Two things that can accelerate this degrada-
tion are:

1. Direct contact with aluminum or stainless steel

frames. Use “Standoffs.”

2. In salt water areas, dried salt crystals on the

plastic will amplify sunlight. Wash after each
use and/or windy days.

DON’T’S

• Do not subject acrylic material to high tem

peratures when polishing.

• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, cleaners

containing ammonia, scouring compounds, or
solvents like acetone, alcohol, gasoline, ben-
zene, carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thinner.

•

Do not use masking tapes, duct tapes or pack-
ing tapes on your acrylic materials.

• Do not drill holes in your acrylic materials

without proper drill bits (special bits are used
in acrylic material to avoid damage).

13.2 Upholstery, Canvas and Enclosures

Marine Interior Vinyl Upholstery

The vinyl upholstery used on the seats, cush-
ions, bolsters and headliners should be cleaned
periodically with mild soap and water. Any stain,
spill or soiling should be cleaned up promptly to
prevent the possibility of permanent staining.

When cleaning, always rub gently. Avoid using
products containing ammonia, powdered abrasive
cleaners, steel wool, ink, strong solvents, acetone
and lacquer solvents or other harsh chemicals as
they can cause permanent damage or shorten the
life of vinyl. Never use steam heat, heat guns or
hair dryers on vinyl.

Stronger cleaners, detergents and solvents may
be effective in stain removal, but can cause either
immediate damage or slow deterioration. Lotions,
sun tan oil, waxes and polishes, etc., contain oils
and dyes that can cause stiffening and staining
of vinyl.