Painted Hull Care; Painted Hull Care (Bottom) - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

paint you will be using. Preparation is the key to
a successful hull painting. If the hull is bare, the
gelcoat will have to be dewaxed before sanding can
begin, otherwise the wax will be dragged into the
scratches and will reduce the adhesion properties
of the paint. After the dewaxing is complete, a light
sanding with 80 grit paper is recommended. Proper
ventilation and capture of the dust created by sanding
is essential. The paint can be applied after sanding
and cleaning is complete. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation for applying the paint. Humidity
and weather will play a role in how and when the
paint is applied. Several thin layers are better than
one thick layer.
Make sure that there is enough paint left to cover
areas that were not accessible, (slings, jackstands etc.)
and paint accordingly. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation for do's and dont's after the painting
is complete. If the hull bottom is already painted, you
must be sure to test the paints adhesion to the already
painted surface. If the paints are incompatible, the
new paint will not adhere to the hull bottom or the
paint will "Lift" the old paint. NEVER apply paint
without fi rst preparing the old painted surface. The
paint is designed to resist algae growth which means
it has chemicals embedded in the paint that are
harmful if ingested. Take all necessary precautions
required before painting or repainting your boats
hull. Painting your boats hull will adversly affect
the boats speed and perfomance. If your boat will
spend most of its time in the water, it might be a good
idea to paint the hull bottom, if you will be trailering
the boat to and from the water, you might want to
forgo the painting. This is an abbreviated section
on painting your hull bottom.Your Boston Whaler
dealer should have information on properly painting
you boats hull or recommendations on businesses
that will paint your hull for you.
WARNING
!
The dust created by sanding is toxic and should
not be breathed. A proper fi tting respirator
must be used.
DO NOT use a paper fi lter mask.
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Section 5 • Care & Maintenance
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Painted Hull Care

The painted hull of your boat needs to be cleaned
regularily to prevent the build-up of dirt, grease
and other contaminants. When staining from build-
up does occur, there are cleaning agents that are
recommended by the paint manufacturer for use on
these stubborn stains.
NEVER use an abrasive cleaner to wash your boats
hull.
NEVER use an abrasive pad to attempt to remove
stubborn stains.
NEVER use strong solvents to clean.
Use care when covering your boats painted surfaces,
tarps and other such covers can trap dirt and cause
chafi ng. Tape or any other type of adhesives should
not be applied directly to the painted surface. More
information on care and maintenance of your boats
painted hull can be found in the owners manual
packet.

Painted Hull Care (Bottom)

The painted hull bottom will need to be inspected
annually. Any growth will affect the boats performance
and overall look. If it has been a while between
inspections you might notice algae or slime growth.
This can be cleaned with a coarse towel or soft bristle
brush. The growth should be cleaned immediately
after the boat has been removed from the water. If
the growth is allowed to dry it will be much harder
to remove. If the growth is more severe, you may
need to enlist the services of a professional hull
cleaning company. Fresh water, salt water and water
temperature can all affect the types of growth that
you will fi nd on your boats hull.
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