Winter.storage; Maintenance; O.-.8. Winter.storage - Four winns 318 VISTA Owner's Manual

O - 8 WINTER STORAGE
The.boat.must.be.properly.protected.during.winter.dry.
dock.storage..A.winter.storage.cover.is.advisable..
Many.marine.dealers.offer.shrinkwrap.enclosures.for.
outdoor.storage..See.a.Four.Winns.dealer.for.informa-
tion.on.the.availability.of.winter.storage.covers.or.other.
alternatives.for.storage.
When.storing.outdoors,.make.sure.the.supporting.
framework.keeps.the.weight.of.the.snow.and.rain.from.
accumulating.on.the.storage.cover..Proper.ventilation.
must.also.be.provided.or.dry.rot.and.mildew.will.occur..
See.Section.R.-.General.Maintenance.for.additional.
winter.storage.information.
O - 9 MAINTENANCE
Figure O-13: Canvas Care & Maintenance Tag
Moisture,.dirt,.chemicals.from.industrial.fallout,.heat,.
ultraviolet.rays.and.in.some.cases,.salt.water.are.
factors.which.affect.the.longevity.of.acrylic.covers..
See.Figure.O-13.
1.. Moisture.can.cause.shrinkage.and.mildew..Allow..
the.cover.to.dry.thoroughly.before.disassembling.
tops..Keep.it.clean.and.well.ventilated.to.prevent.
mildew..Spraying.the.weather.cover.with.Lysol.
Disinfectant™.or.similar.product.will.help.prevent.
mildew.
Weather Covers - Section O
2.. Dirt.creates.a.starting.point.for.mildew.when.mois-
ture.is.present..Clean.the.top.with.a.sponge.or.soft.
scrub.brush.and.mild.detergent.when.the.cover.is.
installed..Make.sure.cover.is.snug.to.help.prevent.
shrinkage.
3.. Chemicals.cause.decay.if.allowed.to.accumulate.
for.long.periods.of.time..Keep.the.cover.clean.to.
prevent.decay.
4.. Heat.can.cause.cracks.in.vinyl.components.and.
stiffening.of.fabric.when.enclosed.in.plastic.or.
polyethylene..DO.NOT.store.the.weather.cover.in.
polyethylene.under.direct.sunlight.or.high.tempera-
ture.situations.
5.. Ultraviolet.degradation.may.occur.under.prolonged.
exposure.to.direct.sunlight..Store.the.top.in.the.
boot.when.not.in.use.
6.. Salt.water.can.corrode.brass,.aluminum,.or.
stainless steel fittings and fasteners. Keep fittings
clean,.lubricated,.and.waxed.to.prevent.corrosion.
Clear.vinyl.curtains.and.windows.demand.extra.care.
to.prevent.scratching..Hose.clean.water.onto.vinyl.to.
rinse.off.salt,.dirt,.or.grime.prior.to.using.a.soft,.clean.
cloth..Dirt.or.grit.in.the.cloth.will.scratch.the.vinyl.
window..Be.sure.to.rinse.cloth.often.
NOTICE
DO NOT use hot water. DO NOT dry in an
automatic dryer. DO NOT dry clean or steam
press.
Leakage after cleaning may be the result of insuffi-
cient.rinsing..Re-rinse..If.leakage.continues,.apply.a.
coat.of.silicone.air.drying.water.repellent,.such.as.
Scotchguard™..See.your.Four.Winns.dealer.for.
additional.information.on.weather.covers.
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