Antifouling Paint; Hull.support; P.-.6. Anti-Fouling.paint - Four winns 318 VISTA Owner's Manual

in.that.the.hull.must.dry.out.for.several.days.or.
possibly.weeks.before.repairs.can.proceed..
To determine if the hull has dried sufficiently, tape one
square.foot.of.household.plastic.wrap.securely.to.the.
hull.bottom..Make.sure.all.edges.are.sealed.and.let.it.
stand.for.twenty-four.hours..If.condensation.has.
accumulated under the plastic, the hull is still "wet"
and.must.be.allowed.to.dry.longer.before.repairing..
When.the.repair.is.completed,.an.application.of.an.
epoxy.barrier.coat.should.be.considered..This.will.help.
prevent.the.possibility.of.reoccurrence.of.blisters..Your.
Four.Winns.dealer.or.local.ship.store.will.have.informa-
tion.on.barrier.coat.products.
P - 6

ANTIFOULING PAINT

Four.Winns.recommends.antifouling.or.bottom.paint.
for.boats.which.will.be.kept.in.the.water.for.extended.
periods.of.time..Antifouling.paint.reacts.with.water.to.
retard.the.growth.of.algae,.barnacles.and.other.marine.
growth.on.the.hull..In.addition.to.marine.growth,.it.
offers.protection.against.excessive.water.pollution.
Antifouling.paint.begins.reaction.upon.contact.with..
water..After.a.season's.use.or.sooner.under.certain.
conditions,.the.antifouling.paint.may.appear.to.be.
dissolving..This.is.due.to.the.paint's.chemical.emis-
sion.that.in.turn.retards.marine.growth..When.this.
occurs, refinishing is in order. For bottom paint line
location,.refer.to.the.Figure.P-2.at.the.end.of.this.
section..
Four.Winns.recommends.reapplication.of.the.antifoul-
ing.paint.seasonally..The.effectiveness.of.the.paint.will.
be.drastically.reduced.if.used.longer..Though.
Four.Winns.has.found.the.antifouling.paints.used.to.
provide.good.marine.growth.protection.in.most.water,.
other.paints.may.be.more.effective.in.certain.water.
conditions..See.a.Four.Winns.dealer.for.recommenda-
tions.on.antifouling.paint.use.in.your.area.
NOTICE
During surface preparation, the hull should be
sanded only enough to remove any foreign
matter, and loose paint. DO NOT sand deeply
into the gel coat, fiberglass cosmetic problems
could later result. After sanding, the surface
should be wiped with a rag treated with a
cleaner recommended by the antifouling paint
manufacturer. The surface must be clean and
slightly rough to ensure paint adhesion.
Exterior Equipment - Section P
Prior.to.application.of.the.antifouling.paint,.the.boat.
owner.may.consider.coating.the.hull.bottom.with.an..
epoxy.coating..Four.Winns.recommends.this.proce-
dure.as.a.preventive.and.effective.means.of.control-
ling.osmotic.blistering..Most.major.antifouling.paint.
manufacturers.also.supply.a.line.of.epoxy.undercoat-
ings..Consult.your.Four.Winns.dealer.for.recom-
mendations.on.epoxy.undercoatings.
P - 7 HULL SUPPORT
Proper.support.of.the.hull.while.it.is.out.of.the.water..
is.imperative..Due.to.the.design.complexities,.
Four.Winns.does.not.recommend.trailers.or.storage.
cradles.be.homemade..The.boat.is.a.valuable.piece..
of.equipment..DO.NOT.risk.permanent.damage.to..
the.hull.structure.in.an.attempt.to.save.the.cost.of.an.
adequate.support..Improper.support.can.lead.to.
serious.and.permanent.hull.deformation.
While lifting the boat, ensure slings are in the
proper locations as indicated by the sling
location labels. Failure to do so may result in
permanent hull structure damage and will
invalidate the hull structure warranty.
NOTICE
When attempting to raise the hull, never allow
one end of the boat to rise first, while letting
the opposite rest momentarily on the underwa-
ter gear. Serious damage to these components
could result. DO NOT place lifting straps on
underwater gear. Be sure the strap is against
the hull surface only and are in proper location
as indicated by the sling label location.
A.trailer,.or.storage.cradle.designed.for.a.larger.or.
smaller.boat.will.not.provide.proper.support.for.the.
hull..This.could.lead.to.hull.deformation.and.thus.
serious performance deficiencies.
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