COSMETIC CARE
Your boat's finish can be kept
in
showroom condition by KEEPING it clean and bright.
The real chores begin when you allow it to become chalked and dirty. Our advice to you
is
pay attention to detail on a regular basis and you
will
have a boat to
be
proud of for
a long time.
CAUTION: Correct Craft is dedicated to producing the finest boats available Gelcoat
remains the most effective and efficient cosmetic finish a boat can have. There
is,
however, a phenomena that occasionally causes a bubbling or blistering effect. Unlike
others
in
the gelcoat industry and the marine industry, Correct Craft warranties gelcoat
for a
90
day period to the original retail purchaser. Correct Craft adheres to its policy
as
stated
in
the "Correct Craft Limited Warranty."
Correct Craft also offers a preventive maintenance suggestion: If you are to moor your
boat
in
water for any period of time, the wetted surface of your hull should be painted with
an
epoxy paint formulated for blister prevention.
CARE OF TEAK: Teak
is
a unique wood used for marine applications for a couple of
reasons. It
is
an
open cell wood that is highly resistant to the dry-rot associated with
many other untreated woods and
is
also impervious to marine organisms.
IF
YOUR
BOAT
HAS
TEAK COMPONENTS,
DO
NOT COAT THEM
WITH
ANY KIND
OF
VARNISH
OR
POLYURETHANE COATING. The use of these coatings defeat the natural "breathing"
properties of teak and it can then deteriorate from within.
If you have teak on your boat, when new, it
is
a rich gold-brown color. After a period of
time, exposure to the elements will cause it to turn a weathered grey color. This should
not affect its durability, but you may want to return it to the luxurious color that you
originally noticed.
In
that case, we suggest that you purchase a good two-part teak cleaner from a reputable
marine supply store
BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
ON THE LABEL.
(You should use these products
in
an
open space and be careful to
avoid spillage on any other parts of your boat.)
CARE OF METAL: Keep
all
metal work rinsed and wiped dry. Periodically polish
it
with
a commercially available metal polish to remove caustic substances such
as
air-borne
pollution and natural body oils from your hands.
DO NOT LET
DIRT
AND POLLUTANTS
GET
AHEAD OF
YOU
ON
YOUR
METAL
PARTS!
CARE OF GLASS: Your windshield, mirrors and gauge faces
all
deserve the same
attention
as
the other parts of your boat. Clean them often with commercially available
glass cleaners such
as
"Wind
ex"
or a mixture of vinegar and water. Use paper towels,
terry cloth rags or wadded-up newspaper. There are few things that can dress up
an
already clean boat more than sparkling glasswork.
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