Nautique 216 Boat User Manual


 
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Care and Maintenance
Care of Metal
• Aluminum care
• Stainless care
• Chrome
• Anodized towers
Keep all metal work rinsed and wiped dry. Periodically polish it with
a quality commercially available metal polish to remove substances
such as air-borne pollution and natural body oils from your hands.
DO NOT use citrus cleaners on stainless steel or wax on anodized
towers.
Care of Glass
Your windshield, mirrors and gauge faces all deserve the same
attention as the other parts of your boat. Clean them often with
quality commercially available glass cleaners.
Vinyl Maintenance and
Cleaning
Nautique has selected the finest marine grade vinyl for your
Nautique. It is important to keep it clean at all times. There are
some substances that will stain the vinyl if you leave them on for
even a short period of time. Remove any contaminant and clean
the area immediately. DO NOT use Formula 409
®
Cleaner,
Fantastik
®
or any silicone-based products. Certain household
cleaners, powdered abrasives, steel wool, industrial cleaners, dry
cleaning fluids and lacquer solvents can cause damage and
discoloration. DO NOT use these cleaners.
Fire or explosion hazard from fumes
accumulating from rags being stored in bilge area. DO
NOT store rags used to wipe up fuel or solvent spills in
the boat. Dispose of rags properly ashore.
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