Periodic cleaning is the best way to keep your boat looking like new. Regular
washing and waxing keep dirt and build-up from deteriorating the nish. If you
keep your boat in showroom-new condition then your personal satisfaction will
be higher and the resale value of your boat will be greater.
The boat is made of berglass-reinforced plastic resin material that is easy
to clean and care for. Several layers of resin material are chemically bonded to-
gether to form the hull. The smooth outside surface of the hull is a layer of gel
coat resin. The gel coat is a solid color that is only a few millimeters thick.
Beneath the gel coat surface is a series of layers of chemical resin, berglass
mat and woven roving. It is these layers that give the boat its strength and main-
tain the hull shape. The boat bottom also uses special core-mat material for its
strength-to-weight and superior marine performance.
Even though MasterCraft has carefully crafted boats from resilient materials,
it is still the responsibility of the boat owner to perform regular and routine clean-
ing maintenance to ensure that the boat exterior, interior and components retain
both their appearance and strength.
Cleaning
the Boat
Hull
When washing the boat, use a mild detergent,
such as Dawn or Ivory dish soap, or similar commer-
cially-produced detergent, and warm water solution.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, solvents, ammonia
or chlorine, as these will damage the gel coat sur-
face. Under extreme conditions, special cleaners
may be used to remove marine growth from the hull.
(See an authorized MasterCraft service department
for further instructions.)
Carpet
Occasionally washing with mild detergent and warm water or house-
hold carpet cleaners will help keep the carpet clean. Thoroughly hose
the detergent out of the carpet and into the bilge. (This is a good time
to clean the bilge also.) Allow the boat to remain uncovered to air dry
for several days to prevent any mildew or odor caused by moisture.
Teak Wood
Full teak platforms:
If shoes are worn when walking on the teak, they should be proper
boating shoes. Black-soled shoes are likely to scu the surface, resulting
in marks that may be dicult to remove or even leave permanent marks
that are not covered under warranty.
Regular cleaning and oiling of teak wood will maintain its original ap-
pearance. Unprotected wood will turn gray and could split or separate.
If this happens it may void the warranty.
New teak platforms have been sealed and nished with an oil-based,
wood preservative by the manufacturer. Platforms will keep the new look and last for many, many years if properly maintained. For best results re-
oil the platform and allow it to dry before the rst use. If the boat spends a lot of long weekends on the lake with the swim platform in the water or
if the platform sits uncovered in the sun, it should be oiled one or two times a month during the rst season; then as needed after that. The platform
should be covered when not in use or when stored for the winter.
Many products such as boiled linseed oil, tongue oil, teak oil and other outdoor wood preservatives can be found at marinas, paint stores or home
improvement stores. Some oils such as linseed oil should be thinned with a thinner like mineral spirits before use. (70 percent oil-30 percent thinner.)
When oiling a platform, apply a coat of oil with a wet cloth, work into the seams, end grain and edges. Allow the oil to set approximately 15 minutes
and then wipe o the excess oil with a dry cloth. Do not let the oil dry on the platform in the sun. Excess oil should be removed with a dry cloth.
Teak inlay platforms:
Wear proper boating shoes. Avoid black-soled shoes as they are likely to scu the surface, resulting in marks that may be dicult to remove or even leave
permanent marks that are not covered under warranty.
The teak inlay platforms feature a specially developed synthetic surface that is durable and long-lasting, provided proper care is given to the inlay
surface. This maintenance is dierent from the full teak platform care.
MasterCraft 2012 Owners Manual • Care and Maintenance • Page 4-4
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