Fiberglass/Gel Coat Stains & Scratches; Fiberglass/Gel Coat Special Care For Boats Be Moored - Tayana -48 Owner's Manual

ready to put out a fender at the right place. When bringing in the
anchor chain, back off or swing the boat round so as not to rub
the chain against the hull. Hold the anchor well clear as you
bring it aboard so that it does not scrape the stem: lay it on deck
and lash it down at once, if only temporarily. Never use dirty
fenders.
2.3 Fiberglass/Gel Coat Stains & Scratches
Gel coat and painted surface are very resistance to deep
stains. Common surface stains can be removed with diluted
household detergents, providing these detergents do not contain
ammonia or chlorine. Porcelain-cleaning powders are too
abrasive and often contain chlorine and ammonia, either of
which would permanently discolor the Gel Coat and paint.
Alcohol or kerosene can be used for difficult stains but should be
washed away promptly with a mild detergent and water. Never
use acetone or ketone solvents.
Minor scratches and deeper stains without penetrating the
Gel Coat may be removed by light sanding and buffing.
2.4 Fiberglass/Gel Coat Special Care For
Boats That Are Moored
If permanently moored in salt water or fresh water, your
boat will collect marine growth on its bottom. This will detract
from the boat's beauty and greatly affect its performance. There
are two methods of preventing this:
1. Periodically haul the boat out of the water and scrub the
bottom with a bristle brush and a solution of soap and
water.
2. Paint the hull below the waterline with a good grade of
antifouling paint. DO NOT paint the engine drive
surface.
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