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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.
Always use a cleaner, like a good car wax, for added beauty and protection.
Never use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool on stainless as these can cause rusting.
Never clean with acids or bleaches.
Never leave stainless in contact with iron, steel or other metals, which cause contamination
leading to rust or corrosion.
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
To clean the acrylic door, rinse with fresh water to remove as much grime as possible. Use bare hands with
plenty of water so you can feel any grit and avoid grinding it into the surface as you dislodge it. When all material
that may scratch the surface is removed, use a soft clean cloth with a non-abrasive mild detergent and fresh
water. Rinse and blot dry with a clean dry chamois.
Grease and adhesives may be removed with kerosene, hexane or white gas (not gas you burn in your boat, car,
or lawnmower). Never use solvents such as acetone, silicone spray, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, dry cleaning
fluid, lacquer or paint thinner, or any chlorinated solvent on acrylic since they may dissolve the material.
Tackle Box
Clean the tackle box trays and storage area using a soft cloth, warm water and a mild detergent.
Windows
The frames of the cabin hatches are made of cast or extruded aluminum. The lenses/windows of all 3 styles of
windows (cabin hatches, cabin portholes and mid berth cabin window) are made of Lexan or tough acrylic. Clean
the frames and windows with a mild soap, lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Make sure that there is no cross
contamination on the cloth. Polish with a mild automobile polish.
Minor scratches on the lens/window can be removed or minimized by using a mild automobile polish such as
Johnson's Paste Wax or Mirro Glaze Plastic Polish. Use silicone spray on any moving parts to keep the parts
free of salt build up.
Note: Do not clean Lexan or acrylic windows with any window cleaner designed specifically for
glass windows or any cleaner containing harsh chemicals such as ammonia or alcohol as this will
damage the lens/window.
If needed, replacement parts for the 3 window styles (cabin hatches, cabin portholes and the mid berth cabin
window) can be obtained from the vendor:
Maintain this anode in accordance with the
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