Axis Wake Research A20 - Canvas; Care and Maintenance; General Cleaning; On-Going Care

ON-GOING CARE
 Thekeytolong-termappealforyourboatisinmaintainingtheprisnenishesofthe
components and performing maintenance on working components. To assist boat owners in
keepingtheunspoiledappearance,instruconsforcleaningandmaintenanceareoutlinedinthis
secon.Unexpectedissuescanarise,butsuchmaerscanbekepttoaminimumifnottotally
avoided by following the guidance provided in this Owner’s Manual.
 Axisrecommendskeepingtheboatcleanatallmes.Immediatelyaeranoung,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desnaonandallowedtodry.
Boats must be thoroughly rinsed inside and out
with clear, fresh water following all outings and then
allowed 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leinwater,theexposedareasshouldbewipeddownwithclear,freshwaterand
allowed to dry before boat covers are installed.
Consumers should never add aftermarket waterproofing to
canvas. The canvas must “breathe” in order to avoid mold and
mildew. If any spray-on waterproofing has been added after
delivery, it will void the warranty.
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laer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permeangwillnotoccur.
 Inallcases,ventsthatareoen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“stac”condionairunder
the cover is stagnant.
 Whereairpermeabilityismostimportantiswhentowing.This
isadynamiccondionandhighairpermeabilitywillcausethe
covertobillowandbuet,loweringitslifeandpotenallycausing
damage to the surfaces it touches.
Mold & Mildew Cause and Prevenon: Mold and mildew
spores are ever-present in air and soil, and most will germinate
whenexposedtotemperaturesabove75˚Fandrelavehumidity
(RH)of50%,withrapidspreadoccurringat80%;howeversome
cangrowinsignicantlylowertemperatureandRHlevels.
 Allfabricswillsupportgrowthbutnaturalberslikecoon,
duetotheircellulosecomponent,aremoresuscepblethan
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CARE AND
GENERAL
CLEANING
CANVAS