MAINTENANCE
A fiberglass bast requires much less effort to maintain than one built of wood.
However, attention should be given to the following:
ANTI-FOULING
Anti-fouling paint should be applied to the bottom of your Tanzer 22 if it is to be
moored in either fresh or salt water for any length of time. There are many brands
available. Anti-fouling paint prevents the growth of algae, barnacles and other
fouling organisms on underwater surfaces.
The original anti-fouling paint used by Tanze is Vinelast Racing Finish,
manufactured by Woolsey Marine Industries Ltd.
The frequency of repainting depends on local conditions; there are wide
variations in the rate of fouling, but in most areas the anti-fouling point will require
to be renewed each year. The manufacturer's instructions relating to repainting
should be followed.
For those owners who apply anti-fouling paint themselves, it should be noted that
most brands require all underwater fiberglass surfaces to be very carefully
sanded immediately prior to the first application on a new boat. In any event,
the instructions of the manufacturer of the brand of paint used should be
followed.
Should your boat be a keel/centerboard model for which you halve a launching
trailer, and you do not intend to keep the boat in the water for more than a few
days at a time, no anti-fouling paint should be necessary. However, in such a
case you will probably find it necessary to scrub the bottom each time the boat
is removed from the water. In no case allow any growth of fouling organisms to
dry out on the bottom, since when dry these can be very difficult to remove.
FIBERGLASS SURFACES
Your boat should be thoroughly cleaned periodically. All external fiberglass
areas; the hull, deck and cockpit, should be washed with clean water, a miid
detergent, and then hosed down. The non-skid surfaces should be scrubbed with
a stiff brush. Persistent stains, scratches or abrasions containing dirt maybe
removed or cleaned with a proprietary cleaner such as "Fantastik". Any fine
grade rubbing compound may be used to re-polish very small scratches or
abrasions. A proprietory fiberglass polish such as "Trewax" should be used to
maintain the finish on all high gloss areas. Regular polishing will protect the
Gelcoat surface and enhance the appearance of your boat. This should be
done at least once per year.
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