Bilge
CLEAN THE BILGE AREA
Pump bilge area dry and remove all loose
dirt. Make sure all drain passageways and
bilge pump strainers are clear.
After time, the bilge will collect dirt and oil.
DO NOT use flammable solvents to clean
the bilge. Frequent cleaning with a commer-
cial bilge cleaner will loosen oil and dirt and
make cleaning easy. Consult your Rampage
Yachts dealer for instructions and use.
Hull
GELCOAT CARE
A complete washdown of all exterior gel
coated surfaces with a mild detergent and
clean water after each outing is recommend-
ed. DO NOT use detergents that contain
ammonia or chlorine. Alcohol or kerosene
may be used for stubborn stains. Light sand-
ing and buffing will remove most stains and
shallow scratches.
In areas where your boat is stored for winter
months, a pre-launch waxing for the season
should suffice. In southern areas, wax the
exterior surfaces at least semi-annually. A
specially formulated fiberglass wax is recom-
mended to prevent any color fade and soil
adhesion. If waxing alone does not bring
back the shiny appearance, hand buffing
with DuPont #7 Rubbing Compound or
power buffing with Mirror Glaze #1 may be
necessary.
GELCOAT REPAIR
Scratches or blemishes in the gelcoat may
detract from the appearance of your boat,
but they do not affect the strength or integri-
ty of the fiberglass hull or the component
which the gelcoat covers.
A gelcoat repair kit (available from your
authorized dealer) permits the user to repair
minor scratches and nicks in the gelcoat.
Minor scratches can be removed by wet
sanding. Start with 320 grit first, sanding
lightly until the scratch starts to disappear.
Use 400 grit until the scratch is gone. Finish
sanding with 600 grit and buff the area with
rubbing compound. Rub hard at first and
then lighten up to polish the area.
FIBERGLASS REPAIR
“Fiberglass” refers to fiberglass reinforced
plastic construction of the hull, deck, and
cabin fabrications beneath the thin gelcoat
skin. Fiberglass repairs require the use of
special tools and following precise repair
instructions. Your Rampage Yachts dealer is
skilled in handling these repairs and also
has available fiberglass repair kits for boat
owners to make their own repairs, if capable.
8-4
45 Sportfish Series
Freshwater System
CLEAN THE WATER TANK
Fill the freshwater tank using a plastic hose.
Rubber hoses can add an objectionable
taste to the water.
To clean your new freshwater system, or the
system after a long period of storage, use
the following procedure:
1. Make a solution of 2-1/2 cups (20 oz.) of
household bleach and 10 gallons of
water.
2. Pour the solution into the empty tank
and fill the tank with freshwater.
3. Start the freshwater pump and bleed all
the air from the freshwater system. Start
with the faucet farthest from the pump.
4. Allow the treated water to stand for 3 to
4 hours.
5. Drain the tank and lines. Flush the entire
system with clean freshwater. Fill the
tank with freshwater.
6. If an excessive chlorine taste is still pre-
sent, make a solution of 1 quart of vine-
gar and 5 gallons of water. Add the solu-
tion to the system and let it remain in the
system for several days.
7. Drain the system and flush with clean
freshwater. Fill the tank and bleed the air
from all the lines.
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