BENETEAU Oceanis 351 Manual page 9

2. ANTI-FOULING
The primary function of your Beneteau is to maximize yourboating pleasure. Your new
Beneteau was made to last through weather and time. From the very beginning, great care has
been taken in building you boat. Her molds have been designed and built to resist any
deformation of her lines and meticulously maintained to guarantee a superior finish. This is
very important because the mold is the cocoon from which your boat emerges.
Between the gel coat layer and the fiberglass laminate, Beneteau applied a nearly impervious
Vinylester layer that will virtually eliminate the phenomenon of osmotic blistering in the
fiberglass hull. This system is a development of the BWS (Beneteau Watershield System)
which was designed and patented by our research laboratories and was first introduced in 1988
in our European operations.
properties of your hull remain solid and it's life span greatly improved.
All materials used in the construction of your Beneteau are of the highest quality. Sampling
of materials and operational standards are constantly monitored so that the structural design
matches the engineered standard.
Beneteau USA takes great care in the manufacturing of fiberglass parts, as well as inthe
control of raw materials and their applications. This coupled with the mastery of building
techniques, allows Beneteau USA to offer you the most favorable warranties in the marine
industry.
Methodology for anti-fouling application when new:
1. Clean and degrease hull thoroughly using a denatured ethyl alcohol
2. Sand hull using sandpaper with a minimum grit of #400. (i.e., 400, 600, or 800)
3. Rinse with fresh water.
WASH.
4. Apply anti-fouling to manufacturer's directions.
NOTE: It cannot be emphasized enough that thorough dewaxing must occur.
Furthermore, if the gel coat is abraded with coarse sandpaper, the water
imperviousness will be destroyed.
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The addition of this product assures that the mechanical
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