Corrosion Protection - Pro-Line Boats 2009 26 XP Pilot Owner's Manual

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Always remove rust spots as soon as possible with a stainless, brass, silver or chrome cleaner.
Irreversible pitting will develop under rust that remains on stainless for any period of time.
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Always use a cleaner, like a good car wax, for added beauty and protection.
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Never use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool on stainless as these can cause rusting.
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Never clean with acids or bleaches.
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Never leave stainless in contact with iron, steel or other metals, which cause contamination
leading to rust or corrosion.
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Always protect with a wax, especially around welds to guard against micro-corrosion, cracking
and rust spots.
Additional information from Romac and G. G. Schmitt and Sons is included in your owner's package.

Corrosion Protection

Spray all electrical connections with a good quality corrosion guard annually and whenever an electrical
connection is repaired or replaced.
If you moor your Pro-Line in salt water for extended periods, be sure to check the transom mounted anti-corrosion
anode often for operation. Check the electrical connections (green wire) on all metallic fittings with anode for
conductivity with an ohmmeter. Make sure the anode surface is exposed and not caked with corrosion and scale.
Renew the anode if it is more than 50% eroded. Your motor and/or drive unit have a sacrificial zinc anode to
mitigate the effects of electrolysis which causes corrosion.
maintenance schedule in your engine manual.
Cabin / Companionway and Transom Doors
The doors are made of a strong poly (i.e., starboard material). To clean the poly doors, rinse with fresh water to
remove as much grime as possible. Then, wash with a mild dish cleaning soap and warm water or a good marine
grade cleaner that is recommended for cleaning poly, plastic or vinyl. You may use a soft bristle nylon brush for
stubborn stains. Never use any harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners or any hard objects, as they will damage the
poly/starboard material. Be sure to read the manufacturer's directions carefully before using any cleaning product
on your boat.
Tackle Box
Clean the tackle box trays and storage area using a soft cloth, warm water and a mild detergent.
Windshield
Care Instructions - Regular cleaning with fresh water and a soft cloth will keep and protect your windshield,
window or hatch for years.
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Glass - Use commercially available glass cleaners or a mixture of fresh water and vinegar. Do
not use abrasives, harsh chemicals or metal scrapers. Regular cleaning will help assure clarity of
the glass for safe boating.
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Window Channels - Clean window channels with mild detergent only. Channels can be sprayed
with silicon aerosol.
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Metal - Polish with commercially available metal polishes. A boat or car wax applied periodically
will offer extra protection against the elements.
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Painted Surfaces - Clean with fresh water periodically. Touch up scratches and areas where
paint has chipped off with touch-up spray paint. Touch-up kits are available from the windshield
manufacturer.
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Boat Top Clips – Never slide boat top clips along windshield framework. To change a clip
location, snap on and off the aluminum top track.
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Grounding - Never ground windshield with any electrical devices or appliances.
Maintain this anode in accordance with the
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