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Routine Maintenance

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Section 11

DC 325

Anodized Aluminum Surfaces

Wash periodically with soap and water to

keep it clean. If the boat is used in saltwater

or polluted water, wash with soap and water

after each use. Saltwater allowed to remain

on anodized aluminum will penetrate the

anodized coating and attack the aluminum.

Hardtops with aluminum frames, bimini tops

and towers with canvas and/or fiberglass

tops require special attention to the anod-

ized aluminum just below the top. This area

is subject to salt build-up from salty conden-

sation and sea spray. It is often overlooked

when the boat is washed and will not be

rinsed by the rain. The aluminum just below

the top is more likely to become pitted than

the exposed aluminum on the structure.

Make sure these areas are washed fre-

quently with soap and water and rinsed thor-

oughly. Pay particular attention to places

where the top material and lacing contact

the frame. Coat the entire frame with a metal

protector made for anodized aluminum once

a month to protect against pitting and corro-

sion caused by the harsh effects of saltwa-

ter. The anodized aluminum used on your

Pursuit was coated with a metal protector

called Aluma Guard at the factory. Aluma

Guard is a nonabrasive marine metal protec-

tor that protects anodized aluminum, stain-

less steel, brass and chrome. It also protects

color anodizing from fading and discoloring

due to harmful ultraviolet rays. Aluma Guard

is available from your dealer or Rupp Marine

Inc., 4761 Anchor Avenue, P.O. Drawer F,

Port Salerno, FL 34992.

Aluma Guard and other metal protectors can

make the metal slippery and should not be

used on tower ladders, steering wheels and

other areas for gripping or stepping.

Stains can be removed with a metal polish or

fine polishing compound. To minimize corro-

sion, use a caulking compound to bed hard-

ware and fasteners mounted to aluminum

fabrications. If the anodized coating is badly

scratched it can be touched up with paint.

With proper care, anodized aluminum will

provide many years of service.

Contact Pursuit Customer Relations before

making any modifications to aluminum fabri-

cations. Unauthorized modifications can

void the warranty.

Powder Coated (Painted) Aluminum

Surfaces

Regular care is necessary to maintain the

appearance of the powder coat finish. Build-

up of salt and grime can hold moisture and

damage powder coatings. This buildup can

cause a corrosive condition that can dam-

age the coating, especially in a salt air or

coastal environment.

• Wash the finish regularly with warm

water containing a pH neutral detergent

(i.e. mild dish soap).

• Use a non-abrasive fiber cloth.

• Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.

Chrome Hardware

Rinse with fresh water and wipe dry with

towel or chamois after each use. Use a good

chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome

hardware. Clean and wax chrome prior to

extended storage. In saltwater or other

harsh environments, clean and wax more

often.

Acrylic Plastic

Acrylic plastic scratches easily. DO NOT use

a dry cloth or glass cleaning solutions on

acrylic. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and

water for routine cleaning. Solvents and

products containing ammonia can perma-

nently damage acrylic plastic.

Fine scratches can be removed with a fine

automotive clear coat polishing compound.

A coat of automotive or boat wax is benefi-

cial to protect the surface.

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