Vinyl Cushion Care; Rubrail Care; Long Term Storage; Engine - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

Vinyl Cushion Care

The vinyl cushions on your boat will keep their
appearance and suppleness if cared for properly. Salt
water, salt residue, dirt, ultra-violet rays etc. will
take their toll on vinyl products causing them to lose
their luster and texture. A thorough cleaning with a
good vinyl upholstry cleaner will keep the vinyl soft.
Keep the vinyl dry to prevent mildew, make sure
there is no moisture between the cushions.
The cushions on your boat are made of a durable
vinyl material called OMNOVA and is protected by
a fi nish called PreFixx.
This protective fi nish is designed to be cleaned easily,
over and over without showing signs of wear. The
PreFixx fi nish gives you the freedom to remove stains
with ease that were not possible before.
The vinyl material and superior fi nish has been
tested to resist heavy abrasion. There is a 3 step
cleaning process recommended by the manufacturer.
Following this procedure will ease in cleaning the
vinyl cushions.
Complete cleaning instructions are included in the
owner's packet. Read all information provided by the
cushion manufacturer regarding the proper cleaning
and maintenance.
Note: As the level of stain is increased, the liklihood
of using solvents may be necessary.
Read all information from the solvent manufacturer
regarding safety and handling of this material.
Wear proper protective equipment to insure your
personal safety. Only use solvents in a well ventilated
area and test the solvent in a conspicuous section of
the affected vinyl. Keep all solvents away from open
fl ame and any other forms of ignition.

Rubrail Care

The rubrail on the your boat is made of an injected
high density foam material. Laboratory tests have
proven this material to be highly resistant to staining,
fading and cracking.
As resilient as this material is, you will still need to
follow some basic maintenance precautions. General
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maintenance requires a thorough cleaning with mild
soap & water. DO NOT use any cleaning agents that
contain chemicals.
The Soft side rubrail system is similar in composition.
Although the outer shell is tough and durable, there
is a chance that it can be breached. Use care when
docking or exposing the rubrail to conditions that
might damage it, (e.g.-docking against heavily
barnacled pilings.) Tears can be repaired using
"Super Glue".
Thoroughly clean and dry the affected area; apply
glue, and hold the surfaces together. This will
work when the areas have been cleanly sliced.
Areas affected by heavy abrasion can have sections
replaced. Please see you Boston Whaler Dealer® if
this needs to be done.

Long Term Storage

NOTICE
Periodically haul the boat out of the water and
scrub the bottom with a bristle brush and a
solution of soap and water. For better protection
paint the hull below the waterline with a high
grade anti-fouling paint.
Storage or winter lay-up will require you to make
sure that your boat and its systems are properly
conditioned for extended periods of non-usage.

Engine

Protecting your engines vital moving parts from
corrosion and rust caused by freezing of trapped
water or excessive condensation due to climatic
changes is very important. Internal engine parts can
be effected by rust due to lack of proper lubrication.
Freezing water in the engine can cause extensive
damage to the internal moving parts.
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