| Like anything else, the best way to care
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| | will lead to discoloration.
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| for your boat is to take preventative
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| | Have a seat:
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| measures. Dont wait until you can barely
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| | Upholstery should be wiped down with a
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| see your boat under all of the grime that
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| | wet cloth, removing dirt and salt. Apply
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| has built up, to decide it needs a good
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| | a vinyl upholstery cleaner with a damp
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| cleaning. Wouldnt you rather spend the
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| | cloth, rinse, and wipe off with a clean
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| nice summer day enjoying your boat
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| | cloth. You should then use an upholstery
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| instead of cleaning it?
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| | wax that protects against UV damage. To
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| Lets start topside:
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| | get rid of nasty mildew stains, use a
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| Because the surface of the boat is a
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| | solution of one part ammonia to four
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| gelcoat, it makes regular cleaning easy.
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| | parts water. Scrub the area with a soft
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| This gelcoat can be cleaned with a mild
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| | or medium brush, and rinse with fresh
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| or boat soap, and then rinsed thoroughly
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| | water.
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| with fresh water to prevent build up of
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| | Secure the line:
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| soap scum or water spots. Start at the
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| | Ropes can be damaged by salt, oil, and
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| bow and work your way back because boats
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| | dirt. It is important to keep these
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| drain from bow to stern. You can apply a
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| | maintained because they are used for many
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| coat of automotive or boat wax twice a
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| | essential purposes. These should be
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| year to maintain a nice shine and protect
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| | checked regularly, and replaced if there
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| the gelcoat. Only apply to the parts
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| | is any sign of deterioration or tears.
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| that will not be walked to prevent
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| | Because knotting causes access wear on
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| slipping.
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| | the lines avoid this as much as possible.
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| It is important to dry the canvas before
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| | Keep the ropes out of direct sunlight
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| storing your boat to avoid moisture
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| | when not in use, and rinse them after
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| damage and mold buildup. To wash the
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| | each use. Ropes can be washed in a
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| canvas use a dishwashing detergent and a
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| | washing machine with a mild detergent.
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| soft scrub brush if necessary. Every so
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| | Be sure to place them inside a pillowcase
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| often, you should lubricate snaps with
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| | first to avoid damage to the machine.
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| petroleum jelly and zippers with a
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| | Fender Bender:
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| paraffin wax. You should also
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| | Bumpers take the beatings, poundings and
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| periodically treat the canvas with a
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| | sometimes crashes for the side of the
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| waterproofing solution to prevent
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| | boat. Because of this, they are bound to
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| break-down of the material.
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| | get dirty. Dirt, tar, and grease can be
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| Dont do windows?
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| | removed with a strong cleanser and
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| Glass windows can be cleaned with a glass
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| | scrubbing pad. When using tar remover,
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| cleaner or a water and vinegar solution.
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| | test a small area first to check that it
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| To prevent scratches apply a clear
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| | is not too abrasive for the plastic.
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| silicon spray with a soft cloth.
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| | Quick Tips:
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| Vinyl windows should be cleaned with
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| | Do not use bleach; it can be too harsh on
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| water because chemicals in cleaners can
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| | many of your boat parts
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| break down the vinyl. After cleaning
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| | Get in the habit of cleaning your boat
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| apply a clear wax.
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| | each time you come in off the water.
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| If you roll up vinyl windows, do it
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| | By cleaning more frequently, you will
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| carefully to avoid scratching. Leaving
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| | avoid an enormous cleaning job that could
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| them rolled up for long periods of time
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| | take a whole beautiful day.
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