CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Non-Skid Flooring Cleaning Instructions
A. To clean dirt, footprints, etc., use an all purpose cleaner, such as Formula
409, and warm water along with a medium bristled deck brush. Put the
cleaner in warm water. Take a medium bristled brush and dunk into
the soapy water. Work around on non-skid flooring until dirt or other
substance comes up. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.
B. To remove suntan lotion, use the all purpose cleaner alone with a medium
bristled deck brush. Put small amounts of the all purpose cleaner on oil. Dip
medium bristled boat brush in warm water and work around until oil is out.
Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary
C. To remove fish blood, use 1 cup bleach to 1 gallon of warm water and
soft bristled boat brush. Mix bleach and water. Take soft bristled brush
and dunk in water/bleach mixture. In a circular motion clean non-skid
flooring until fish blood is up. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. If not
effective, see item D.
D. To remove rust stains, use a cap full of MaryKate On & Off Hull & Bottom
Cleaner for fiberglass. Apply on the rust stain and allow to soak for 3-5
minutes. If necessary, use latex/nitrile gloves to massage the cleaner into the
brush or embossed texture of the non-skid flooring. Rinse with water. Repeat
if necessary, the rust stain will eventually be removed.
With MaryKate Hull Cleaner, be careful to avoid getting this solvent on the sides
of the flooring pad, it could damage the lamination or PSA.
DO NOT USE:
• Mineral Spirits
• MaryKate Hull Cleaner (as a general cleaner, okay for Item D application
ON LY )
• Acetone (if it must be used, avoid the adhesives as best as possible)
• Bleach (if used, dilute with 1 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water)
WARNING
LEAKING FUEL IS A FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. INSPECT SYSTEM REGULARLY.
EXAMINE FUEL SYSTEM FOR LEAKS OR CORROSION AT LEAST ANNUALLY.
Dark Stowage Areas
When a boat is stored completely covered or in a dark building, the vinyl will
darken or become “dingy” looking. If this happens, simply place the boat in direct
sunlight for a few hours and the vinyl will brighten up.
Bilge Pump and Bilge Area
Check your bilge pump often to make sure it is functioning properly. The BILGE
switch can be used to test the bilge pump, by listening to hear that the pump is op-
erating. It may not pump water unless water is present. The bilge pump is located
in the bilge area. Keep it from getting clogged by removing any debris you find in
the bilge area. Debris can also block the pump float from functioning or make it
operate continuously. Make sure no debris is blocking the bilge pump float.
Wash the bilge with a good biodegradable household detergent or a bilge clean-
er available at your ATX Dealer or a marine supply store. Rinse with water while
your bilge pump is running. If your pump seems too slow, remove the top of the
pump from the base and check the impeller to make sure there is no debris inside.
See your dealer if there is still a problem or you suspect a problem with the pump.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT discharge oil or cleaners into the water. Refer to Section 1, OUR
ENVIRONMENT, Fuel/Oil Spillage. Bilge pumps and bilge pumping systems are
not designed for damage control. Check the function of all bilge pumps at regular
intervals. Continuous operation of the bilge can mean a leak or a drain plug in-
stalled incorrectly. Make sure all drain plugs are installed. See your ATX Dealer
if you have any questions.
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