On-Going Care - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

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on going care
General Cleaning
Malibu recommends keeping the boat clean at all times.
Immediately after an outing, the boat's exterior and interior should
get a thorough rinsing with clear, fresh water, and then should be
allowed to air dry prior to covering with canvas. If this is not possible,
the boat's cover should be removed as soon as you arrive at your
destination and allowed to dry.
to completely dry prior to storage or parking. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the finishes and the
development of mold or mildew, or permanent stains.
Such damage is not covered under warranty.
If the boat will be left in water, the exposed areas should be
wiped down with clear, fresh water and allowed to dry before boat
covers are installed.
"breathe" in order to avoid mold and mildew. If any
spray-on waterproofing has been added after delivery, it
will void the warranty.
Canvas
Breathability of Fabrics –Air Permeability: Air permeability
is an important factor in the performance of outerwear where the
wind resistance helps keep the user warm. Fabrics that have high
air permeability usually have low water repellency, the latter being
an important feature for mooring covers. When in a slip, mooring or
parked on a trailer, the cover is not experiencing any pressure that
would force air through the fabric so breathing or air permeating will
not occur.
In all cases, vents that are often placed on covers provide more
ability for air to move out from under the cover than the fabric's ability
to breathe. It is important to note that in this "static" condition air
under the cover is stagnant.
Where air permeability is most important is when towing. This is
a dynamic condition and high air permeability will cause the cover to
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Boats must be thoroughly
rinsed inside and out with
clear, fresh water following
all outings and then allowed
Consumers should never add
aftermarket waterproofing
to canvas. The canvas must
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billow and buffet, lowering its life and potentially causing damage to
the surfaces it touches.
Mold & Mildew Cause and Prevention: Mold and mildew
spores are ever-present in air and soil, and most will germinate when
exposed to temperatures above 75˚F and relative humidity (RH) of
50%, with rapid spread occurring at 80%; however, some can grow in
significantly lower temperature and RH levels.
All fabrics will support growth but natural fibers like cotton, due
to their cellulose component, are more susceptible than synthetics.
Some synthetics are treated with an anti-microbial agent which adds
to their growth resistance. Anti-microbial treatments protect the base
surface itself, so that alone won't support spore growth. However,
organic soiling on top of those surfaces will. Once a population is
established on the cover, vinyl seating or gel-coat, an irregular stain
will appear which ranges in color from gray to black; however, yellow,
orange & red stains are possible. Sometimes UV exposure can fade
them but most often they remain permanent stains.
Treatment: (Canvas manufacturers acknowledge this is difficult
and very time-consuming, with limited expectations of success.
Therefore, it is desirable to avoid the necessity of mold and mildew
treatment.)
• If growth is established, vacuuming with a HEPA filter unit would
be the first step followed by cleaning.
• For fabric and vinyl surfaces, shampoo lightly with an upholstery
shampoo.