Ii) Anti-Fouling - BENETEAU 331 Owner's Manual

II) ANTI-FOULING
The primary function of your Beneteau is to maximize your boating pleasure.
Your new Beneteau was made to last through weather and time. From the very beginning,
great care has been taken in building your 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. The addition of this product assures that the mechanical
properties of your hull remain solid and it's life span is 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
in the 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 #220. (i.e., 400, 600, or 800)
3. Rinse with fresh water.
DO NOT USE DETERGENTS. DO NOT PRESSURE WASH.
4. APPLY ANTI-FOULING TO MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS.
NOTE: It cannot be emphasized enough that thorough de-waxing must
occur. Furthermore, if the gel coat is abraded with coarse sandpaper,
the water imperviousness will be destroyed.
BENETEAU 331
Jan. 10, 2003
rev 02
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