World Cat 280DC-X - 7.11 Winterization

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7.5 Trim / Plexiglass / Polyethylene
World Cat uses vinyl, plexiglass, and polyethylene material (Starboard™) throughout the interior of our
catamarans.
Use the following instrucons to care for these items:
• Use mild detergents to clean vinyl trim commonly used in cabins and helm. Rounely use a
commercially available surface protector to seal the vinyl.
• Surface or glass cleaners can be used to clean plexiglass. It is commonly used for radio boxes and
as a protecve material for instrument panels.
• Starboard™ can be cleaned using surface cleaners such as 409™.
7.6 Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is used throughout your vessel. World Cat uses only 316 marine grade stainless hardware
to provide you with years of service; however, these metals can deteriorate and fail if improperly cared
for. Upon returning, clean all hardware using a mild detergent and rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Avoid
using abrasive cleaners or chlorine based products, as they will remove the metal’s protecve coang and
lead to ping or rust. Throughout the year, coat the metal using a non-abrasive metal protector to help
displace moisture, remove contaminates, and shield the metal. World Cat recommends high quality sealants
such as Boeshield T-9™ developed by Boeing™ Aviaon. If you cannot nd it locally, call PMS Products Inc.
at 800-962-1732.
7.7 Powder Coating
Powder coang on T-Top Frame should be cleaned upon returning. Use a mild detergent and rinse
thoroughly with fresh water. Avoid using any kind of abrasive cleaners or chlorine based products. If
chipping or scratches occurs we recommend that you make the necessary repairs with color match touch-
up paint which has been included in your owner’s bag.
7.8 Bilge Compartments
Rounely check the condion of the bilge compartments in your boat. This will help idenfy potenal
problems and eliminate odors associated with stagnant water and the buildup of residue. Clean the
compartments using a freshwater rinse. This will also enable you to check the funcon of your drain system
and the operaon of the bilge pumps.
7.9 Cockpit Drains
Your World Cat has ve drains located in the cockpit, two on both the starboard and port sides and one
forward of the helm seat. These drains are designed to quickly evacuate the cockpit should the boat
become swamped. Flushing these drains rounely will ensure the safety of your crew and vessel, as well
as eliminate the potenal for odors associated with sh residue. These drains are evacuated through the
scuppers located on the hullside. Each scupper has a rubber ap to prevent water from entering the boat.
Check this material occasionally to keep them free of debris and in good working condion.
7.10 Bow Fascia
The disncve bow of the 280DC-X features fascia on either side of the thru-hull anchor opening. Please
be aware that these fascia are for decorave, not structural purposes, and could be damaged by direct
contact with sharp or heavy objects. Addionally, in the event your boat needs to be lied using straps, it
is important to avoid direct contact with the fascia, to ensure that they are not damaged. Consult with your
World Cat dealer regarding proper sling or strap placement.