Cleaning Your Boat; Hull; Windscreen; Stainless Steel/Metal Trim - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

Routine inspection, service and maintenance of
your boat, boat systems and components are vital to
assure your safety, as well as prolonging the life of
your boat.You should develop regular routines for
inspecting and servicing your boat.
The interval between necessary service or maintenance
is highly variable, depending on the environment in
which your boat will be used. For example, corrosion
of boat parts and components will occur far more
rapidly in a salt water environment than a boat which
is used in fresh water.
This section provides general guidelines for care
and cleaning of your boat. It is your responsibility
to determine whether maintenance and care intervals
need to be accelerated due to your boat usage and/or
operating environment.
NOTICE
Refer to the individual manufacturer's manuals
for important information regarding service,
care and maintenance of your boat, equipment
and components. Failure to do so may in some
cases void the warranty.
Owner's Manuals for your boat and each of the
various components and equipment can be
found in your Owner's Manual Packet.
DANGER
!
When using solvents read all information from
the solvent manufacturer regarding safety and
handling of the material.
Wear proper protective equipment to insure
your personal safety.
Only use solvents in a well ventilated area and
keep all solvents away from open fl ame and any
other forms of ignition.

Cleaning Your Boat

Hull

Clean the bottom of your boat of marine growth
immediately. If the debris dries it will harden and
will make its removal very diffi cult. Waxing of the
exterior surfaces is recommended to be done at least
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twice a year to protect the gelcoat of your boat.
Compounding may be neccessary to remove more
stubborn stains and chalking from the surface of your
boat, compounding must be done after washing and
prior to waxing. Check with your Boston Whaler
dealer on a compatible rubbing compound for your
boat.

Windscreen

NEVER use abrasive powders, gritty cloths or steel
wool when washing the windscreen. Always use a
damp cloth or a chamois when drying.

Stainless Steel/Metal Trim

Your metal trim and fi ttings will stay bright if coated
with a good grade metal polish or paste wax after
washing.
Stainless steel is strong and corrosion resistant, but
still requires maintenance to keep its appearance.
Frequent routine cleaning of your stainless steel
with a mild soap, water and cleaning wax will help
maintain the fi nish.
• Wa s h w i t h m i l d s o a p a n d c o l d o r
lukewarm water.
• Dry THOROUGHLY.
• Apply cleaning wax with soft, dry cloth.
• Allow wax to dry, then polish and buff.
DO NOT USE:
• A b r a s i v e c l e a n e r s , d e t e r g e n t s o r
abrasive pads, brushes or sponges.
• Chemicals, acids or cleaning products
containing corrosive agents (no bleach!).
• Silver cleaners
Crevice corrosion, a brownish coloring; occurs where
two pieces of stainless hardware meet. This condition
is caused by impurities in water and air and can be
easily cleaned with a good grade marine polish using
a sponge, cloth or small bristled brush (for nooks
and crannies).
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