Chris-Craft 2015 21 Carina Owner's Manual page 130

Storage And Commissioning
Care and Maintenance Of Boat Canvas (Continued)
HEAT
Under certain conditions, heat can cause cracking and stiffening of material. Any vinyl-coated fabric
when enclosed in a polyethylene container and exposed to sunlight is at risk. Polyethylene bags or
tubes are meant only for protection during shipping and handling.
DO NOT USE THEM FOR STORAGE.
ULTRAVIOLET DEGRADATION
Most synthetic fabrics or fabricated parts today are U.V.R. treated to resist ultraviolet effects. The best
protection, however, is to avoid long periods of storage in areas subjected to direct sunlight.
SALT WATER
Corrosive effects of salt water can corrode brass, aluminum, or stainless fittings and fasteners. Your
canvas has fittings and fasteners made of these materials. These can be protected by washing off with
clean water after every use.
**The materials used to produce your boat top and curtains are the finest obtainable.
Reasonable care will assure you of many years of service.**
WARNING
Your canvas is not designed to be fully open while the vessel is traveling under rough conditions or at
moderate to high speeds. Do not operate your vessel in these conditions unless your canvas is in the
closed position and stowed properly. While under power, your canvas unit may collect hazardous ex-
haust fumes underneath it causing injury or death, please allow for proper ventilation. Operating your
vessel at moderate to high speeds with the top erected may also result in the dismounting of the frame-
work, which may cause injury.
THINGS YOU CAN DO to protect your canvas items for extended years of enjoyment are:
Keep it clean. DO NOT use harsh cleaners. Never use any form of bleach.
Clear vinyl curtains and windows demand extra care to prevent scratching. Ideally, they should be
washed with clear water, preferably hosed off, wiping with a clean soft cloth at the same time. Do not
use a harsh cloth or chamois skin. Any dirt or grit in the cloth may result in scratches. Canvas should be
rolled up during storage and kept dry to prevent any cracking or creasing of material.
Under direct sunlight conditions do not allow the clear vinyl to come in contact with the top framework.
The framework radiates heat and can burn the clear vinyl. Ameritex offers fabric frame sleeves to pre-
vent this from happening.
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