Maintaining Your Manitou
Regular maintenance is an important part of making the most of your
Manitou. In this section, you will learn the actions you must take to
preserve and protect your new boat, ensuring its value for years to come.
Corrosion
All metal parts of a boat, including the hull, are subject to corrosion. Two
primary types of corrosion affect boats—galvanic corrosion and stray
current corrosion. Both types of corrosion can occur in any water that is
not pure, but are most often found in salty, brackish, high-mineral, or
polluted waters. These types of waters are conductive. Since conductivity
increases with water temperature, corrosive action is accelerated in
warmer climates.
Bare hull or unpainted boats used in these water conditions must be
removed from the water and rinsed off after each use. Keels and strakes
require special attention during the rinse off. Bare hull boats must never
be moored overnight, nor should they be stored on carpeted bunk-style
trailers. Do not store an unprotected aluminum boat in salt water. Your
Manitou dealer must check both the trailer and boat for internal stray
current.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified and experienced company to
bottom paint your hull. This will help protect your boat and reduce the
likelihood of corrosion. Note that boats with keels and strakes can be
difficult to properly bottom paint. An experienced professional painter is
a must.
Anodes, if properly installed, will also help. Discuss this with your
Manitou dealer.
Note: Damage to your Manitou due to marine corrosion is not
covered under the Manitou warranty.
Never charge your batteries while the pontoon is sitting on its trailer,
especially if the trailer has wooden or carpeted bunks. Instead, remove
the battery from the boat before charging it.
Note: Even after you have rinsed your salt-water boat with fresh
water, some salt will still be present. Salt buildup under the
pontoons, often held by the trailer bunk wood or carpet, is an
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