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Exterior
Cleaning/Maintenance
The exterior surfaces of your 352 MY con-
sist primarily of fi berglass, stainless steel,
aluminum, safety glass, acrylic plastic and
anti-fouling bottom paint. As with the inte-
rior surfaces, the exterior surfaces demand
frequent cleaning and maintenance and the
respective procedures are as follows:
Fiberglass
Wash with a mild soap and water solution,
particularly if your yacht is used in salt or
brackish water. Always thoroughly wash
your yacht after each use in addition to a
regular, periodic washing schedule. A more
frequent washing schedule may be required,
depending on the environment where your
yacht is normally docked/moored. A soft
scrub brush may be used on the non-skid
surface areas. Thoroughly dry with a soft
cloth and apply a coat of good quality wax
designed for marine use, such as carnauba
paste wax. DO NOT apply wax to the non-
skid surface areas, as it will render them
ineffective. If your boating season is year
around, it is recommended a coat of wax
be applied every three (3) months. If your
boating season is restricted to the summer
months, it is recommended a coat of wax
be applied prior to spring launch and again
at the end of the season prior to winter
storage.
DO NOT use abrasive
cleaning agents on fi berglass surfaces,
as they will scratch and dull the fi nish.
Stainless Steel
The bow rail, aft deck rail, mooring cleats
and other hardware on your 352 MY are
manufactured of quality 316L grade stain-
less steel. Stainless steel will not rust under
normal conditions, but it must be properly
maintained on a regular basis. Thoroughly
wash the hardware with a soap and warm
water solution and rinse with fresh water.
Dry with a soft cloth to remove any water
stains. If discoloration or salt deposits are
not removed with normal washing, a non-
abrasive household cleaner or stainless
steel polishing powder may be used with a
soft bristle brush. Always scrub in the direc-
tion of the polishing lines imbedded in the
stainless steel to avoid scratching the sur-
face. For a superior shine, wipe the stainless
steel with a light coat of kerosene, followed
by a light coat of lemon oil. The kerosene
enhances the lustre and protects the stain-
less steel and the lemon oil removes the
unpleasant kerosene odor. Be careful not
to spill or wipe kerosene on the fi berglass
surfaces, as it will remove the coat of wax.
DO NOT use abrasive
cleaning agents or steel wool pads or
brushes, as these products may scratch
and damage the stainless steel fi nish.
Aluminum
The windshield and window frames on your
352 MY are manufactured of aluminum, un-
less you purchased, as an option, stainless
steel frames. The aluminum components
are cleaned and maintained in the same
manner as the components manufactured
of stainless steel.
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