Baja Marine Outlaw 23 - Manual (Page 77)

9.1
23 Outlaw ®
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Speed changes you. TM.
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are
& r
eFiniShing
your new boat has been desgned to provde you
wth years of enjoyment and satsfacton. In order
to mantan the factory new appearance of your
boat, we recommend the use of yacht Brght ™
products designed specifically for pleasure boats.
Following proper fiberglass maintenance guidelines
wll help mantan your boat’s performance, value,
and enjoyment.
1. p
ainT
c
leaninG
a
GenTs
&
o
Ther
s
ubsTances
Do not use products contanng chlorne, phosphates,
perfumes and non-degradable ngredents. Consult
your marne dealer regardng envronmental
regulatons before pantng the hull. Fumes can
last for hours, and chemcal ngredents can harm
people, property and the envronment. Common
household cleanng agents may cause hazardous
reactons. Read and understand drectons on
all pant, cleanng and polshng materals before
usng.
2. f
iberGlass
& G
elcoaT
The fiberglass hull, deck and some interior parts
consst of a molded shell and exteror gelcoat. The
gelcoat s the outer surface, often colored, that
presents the shny smooth appearance assocated
wth fberglass products. Ths gelcoat surface
s panted or taped n some areas for stylng
purposes.
Wash the gelcoat and fiberglass regularly with clean,
fresh water. Wax gelcoated surfaces to mantan the
luster. In northern clmates, a waxng at the start and
end of the boating season may suffice. In southern
clmates, an applcaton of wax every three months
wll be requred for adequate protecton.
REFER TO ThE yaChT BRIghT™ PaMPhlET In yOUR
OWnER’s ManUal PaCkET FOR InsTRUCTIOns
anD WaRRanTy InFORMaTIOn.
3. s
Tains
& s
craTches
although gelcoat and panted surfaces are resstant
to deep stans, a need for cleanng wll occasonally
arse. But, the use of some common cleanng agents
wll permanently dscolor or otherwse damage the
finish on your boat.
• Do not use abrasve porcelan-cleanng powders.
These are too abrasve and contan chlorne
and ammona, ether of whch wll permanently
dscolor gelcoat and pant.
• never use nal polsh remover (acetone) or any
ketone solvents.
• Use dluted household detergents to remove
surface sol and stans. Before usng a gven
brand, check to make sure t contans no
chlorne or ammona.
• Alcohol can be used to remove difficult stains.
But t must be promptly washed off wth mld
detergent and water.
Gelcoat surfaces are slippery when wet.
Always wear non-slip footwear securely fastened to
your feet and hold on to rails or the boat structure.
! WARNING
Waxed surfaces are slippery.
Do not wax areas that are usually walked on.
! WARNING
EXPLOSION/FIRE HAzARD
Care and refinishing materials may contain
ingredients that are flammable or explosive. Do not
use such materials in the bilge
Shut off electrical power and ventilate when using
such materials anywhere on the boat or in the cabin.
Do not create sparks or use lighted materials.
! WARNING