PURSUIT 2470 CENTER CONSOLE Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 79)

2470 CENTER CONSOLE

Chapter 12:Chapter 12:

Chapter 12:

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

12.1 Exterior Hull and Deck

Hull Cleaning-Below The Water Line

When the boat is removed from the water, clean the outer bottom surface immediately. Algae,

grass, dirt and other marine growth is easier to remove while the hull is still wet. Use a pressure

cleaner or a hard bristle brush to clean the surface.

Bottom Painting

If the boat is to be left in saltwater for extended periods, the hull must be protected from marine

growth by antifouling paint. Because of variations in water temperature, marine growth, and

pollution in different regions, your dealer and/or a qualified boat yard in your area should be

consulted when deciding what bottom paint system to apply to your hull. This is extremely

important as pollution and marine growth can damage fiberglass hulls.

SANDING OR SANDBLASTING THE HULL BOTTOM WILL DAMAGE THE FIBER-

GLASS. USE ONLY STANDARD ANTIFOULING PAINTS AND FIBERGLASS WAX

REMOVERS AND PRIMERS RECOMMENDED BY THE ANTIFOULING PAINT

MANUFACTURER WHEN PREPARING THE HULL FOR BOTTOM PAINT. SAND-

ING OR SANDBLASTING AND THE USE OF A COATING OTHER THAN STANDARD

ANTIFOULING PAINT OR EPOXY BARRIER COATINGS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED

AND WILL VOID THE FIVE YEAR HULL BLISTER WARRANTY.

Do not allow the hull antifouling paint to contact the outboard motor. Most antifouling paints designed

for hull bottoms contain copper and can cause severe galvanic damage to the motor. Always leave

a 1/2" barrier between the hull bottom paint and outboard motor.

Most bottom paints require some maintenance. Proper maintenance is especially important when

the boat is in saltwater and not used for extended periods or after dry storage. If the hull bottom

has been painted with antifouling paint, contact your dealer or the paint manufacturer for the

recommended maintenance procedures.

Anodes

Sacrificial anodes are installed on the outboard engines and should be installed on the trim tabs

if the boat is to be left in the water. The anodes are less noble than copper based alloys and

aluminum and will deteriorate first, protecting the more noble underwater hardware against

galvanic corrosion. Anodes should be checked monthly and changed when they are 75% of their

original size. When replacing the anodes, make sure the contact surfaces are clean, shiny metal

and free of paint and corrosion. Never paint over the anodes.

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