Cleaning the Boat
2007 MasterCraft Owners Manual - Page 13-1
Periodic cleaning is the best way to keep your boat looking like new. Regular washing and waxing keep dirt
and scum from building up and deteriorating the fi nish. Keeping your boat in a showroom-new condition results in
personal satisfaction and higher resale value, as well.
Your boat is made of fi berglass-reinforced plastic resin material that is easy to clean and care for. Several lay-
ers of resin material are chemically bonded together to form the hull. The smooth outside surface of the hull is a layer
of gel coat resin. While the gel coat is solid color, the thickness of the layer is only a few millimeters thick—like paint
on a car but much tougher, and chemically bonded.
Beneath the gel coat surface is a series of layers of chemical resin, fi berglass mat and woven roving. It is these
layers that give the boat its strength and keep the hull shape. The boat bottom also uses special core-mat material for
its strength-to-weight and superior marine performance.
Hull
When washing the boat, be sure to use a mild detergent and warm water solution. DO NOT use abrasive
cleaners, solvents, ammonia or chlorine as these will damage the gel coat surface. Under extreme conditions, special
cleaners may be used to remove marine growth from the hull. See your MasterCraft dealer for further instructions.
Waxing the entire gel coat surface at least twice a season is recommended for all climates. Use of a specially
formulated marine gel coat wax, such as MasterCraft Premium Marine Wax, will reduce color fade, soil and scum
adhesion. If the gel coat has chalked or faded from lack of proper maintenance, buffi ng may be necessary to bring
back the shiny appearance. Hand buffi ng with a #7 rubbing compound or power buffi ng with glazing compound #1
will quickly restore the surface.
Upholstery
Regular washing with mild detergent and warm water or vinyl cleaners is suffi cient to keep the cushion and vi-
nyl coverings in good condition. Keep the cushion from becoming soaked, and dry thoroughly after washing to prevent
mildew accumulations when the boat is covered. Prop up the cushions in the boat when it is covered to take advantage
of air circulation. Spray with a mildew repellent.
While your vinyl is made to withstand the elements, it is important to care for it by keeping it clean at all times.
Many substances may stain your vinyl if left untouched over a period of time. Remember to remove any contaminant
and clean vinyl immediately.
Our vinyls are made to withstand the effects of sun, heat, acid rain and soiling, under normal conditions.
Please consult the following cleaning recommendations before cleaning your upholstery.
Certain household cleaners, powdered abrasives, steel wool, and industrial cleaners can cause damage and
discoloration. These are not recommended for use. Dry cleaning fl uids and lacquer solvents should not be used as
they will remove the printed pattern and gloss.
Waxes are not recommended because many
contain dyes and solvents that can permanent-
ly damage the protective coating.
In some instances, consumers have reported
the appearance of a pink stain on vinyl that
is resistant to various cleaning methods. Our
lab tests indicate that the pink stain has been
present in the past, but it becomes more visible
to the naked eye whenever the whitest-white
vinyls are used. This is true regardless of
manufacturer or vendor. MasterCraft has
chosen a white that reduces the appearance of
the pink stain but retains as much of the lightest
white we can use.
Although there can be other causes for pink
staining in vinyls, most pink stains are caused
by dyes produced by micro-organisms. These
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