Owner`s manual

2470 CENTER CONSOLE
Anodized Aluminum Surfaces
Anodized aluminum should be washed periodically with soap and water to keep it clean. If the
boat is used in saltwater or polluted water, the aluminum should be washed with soap and water
after each use. Saltwater allowed to remain on anodized aluminum will penetrate the anodized
coating and attack the aluminum.
T-tops, tops with aluminum frames, and towers with canvas and/or fiberglass tops require special
attention to the anodized aluminum just below the top. This area is subject to salt build up from
salty condensation and sea spray. It is also frequently overlooked when the boat is washed and
will not be rinsed by the rain. Consequently, the aluminum just below the top is more likely to
become pitted than the exposed aluminum on the structure. Make sure the aluminum in this area
is washed frequently with soap and water and rinsed thoroughly. Pay particular attention to
places where the top material and lacing contact the frame. Once a month coat the entire frame
with a metal protector made for anodized aluminum to protect against pitting and corrosion
caused by the harsh effects of salt water. The anodized aluminum used on your Pursuit was coated
with a metal protector called Aluma Guard at the factory. Aluma Guard is a nonabrasive marine
metal protector that protects anodized aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and chrome. It also
protects color anodizing from fading and discoloring due to harmful ultraviolet rays. It is
available from Rupp Marine Inc., 4761 Anchor Avenue, P.O. Drawer F, Port Salerno, FL 34992.
ONE DRAWBACK TO ALUMA GUARD AND OTHER METAL PROTECTORS IS
THAT THEY CAN MAKE THE METAL SLIPPERY. THEREFORE, THEY SHOULD
BE NOT BE USED ON TOWER LADDERS, STEERING WHEELS AND OTHER AR-
EAS WHERE A GOOD GRIP AND SURE FOOTING IS IMPORTANT.
Stains can be removed with a metal polish or fine polishing compound. To minimize corrosion,
use a caulking compound to bed hardware and fasteners mounted to aluminum fabrications. If
the anodized coating is badly scratched it can be touched up with paint. With proper care,
anodized aluminum will provide many years of service.
Chrome Hardware
Use a good chrome cleaner and polish on all chrome hardware.
Acrylic Plastic Glass
Acrylic glass scratches easily. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and water to clean acrylic. Solvents
and products containing ammonia can permanently damage acrylic. A coat of automotive or boat
wax is beneficial to protect the surface. Do not use the following on acrylic:
Abrasive cleaners Acetone
Solvents Alcohol
Glass cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia
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