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Table of Contents

2. BoatSpecifications

3. BoatTrailerMeasurement

4. BoatLayout

5. SeatingLocations

6. BoatSafety&WarningLabels

8. BoatSafety&WarningLabelLocations

10. BoardingLadder&UnassistedBoardingSituations

11. BatterySelectorPanelandWiring

12. BreakerPanelSchematic

13. SwitchPanelSchematic

14. DistributionHarness

15. AdapterHarness

16. FuelSystemLayout

17. PlumbingDiagram

18. HelmArea

19. UFLEXSteeringSystem

20. IgnitionSwitch,EngineShut-OffCord/Lanyard

21. PlugandPlayWiring

21. Fuel-WaterSeparator

22. Console/HeadArea

23. BilgeAccessandExplanation

24. BilgePumps

25. RawWaterWashdownSystem

26. FreshwaterWashdownandShowerSystem

27. LivewellOperation

28. FishboxPump

29. EntertainmentCenter

30. TrimTabMaintenance

31. OptionalLewmarV-700Windlass

32. LewmarV-700WindlassTroubleshootingChart

33. OptionalMarineHeadWithWasteTank(TypeIIIMSDWasteManagementSystem)

40. OptionalPortaPotti

42. VinylCareandCleaning

43. AluminumCosmeticCorrosion(Pitting)

44. CaringforAluminum

45. CaringforStainlessSteel

46. Windshield,WindowandHatchCare Instructions

47. GelCoat


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Sailfish 245 DC Specifications

SPECIFICATIONSLOA ..................................................................24’Length Rigged ..................................................26’Beam .............................................................. 8’ 6”Fuel Capacity .......................................120 GallonsFresh Water ...........................................14 GallonsWeight ................................................... 5,350 lbs.Cockpit Depth Rear ......................................... 27”Bow Depth ....................................................... 32”Max Horsepower ............................................. 300Draft (Hull Only) ................................................. 18”Deadrise (Multiangle) ................................ 22°-24°Battery Capacity ................................................. 2Rod Holders ........................................................ 6Bridge Clearance w/Hard Top ......................... 8’ 5”Person Capacity ................................................12

STANDARD FEATURESBoat

• Bimini Top • Boarding Ladder (4 step with grab handle)• Built-In Rigging Tubes (From Bilge to Helm w/

pull tapes) • Carbon Fiber & Kevlar® Reinforced Deck & Hull • Closed Cell Foam Flotation • Cockpit Bolster Pads • Exclusive Dot Matrix Non-Skid Flooring • Exclusive VDS Hull Design (Variable Deadrise

Stepped Hull) • Hydraulic Steering w/ Tilt SST Steering Wheel

w/ Power Knob (Evo Pro w/ Leather Grips)• Mercury Verado Fuel Filter / Water Separator • Oversized Bilge Access • Powder Coated Walk Thru Windshield w/

Tempered Glass • Recessed SST Cup Holders (15)• SailTech Composite Full Length Transom • SailTech Foam Filled Fiberglass Stringer

System • Transom Mounted Tool & Raw Water Wash

down Hose Holder • Trim Tabs w/ Indicator & Built In Auto Retract

Feature • Walk Thru Transom Door with Wave Guard Step • Yamaha 10 Micron Fuel Filter / Water Separator

w/ SST Base

Bow• 12 Volt DC Accessory Plug • Bow Block Off Door • Bow Bottom and Backrest Cushions • Chaise Lounge Style Seating • SST Split Low Profile Bow Rails

Electrical• 12 Volt DC Accessory Plug • Accessory Switch Panel w/Circuit Breakers • Compass • Electric Horn • Full Digital Instrumentation • Fully NEMA Compliant • LED Anchor Light • LED Interior Cockpit & Bilge Lighting • LED Navigational Flip Up Bow Light

Hardware• Fender Cleats (Aft - 2)• Flush Mount Hinges, Latches & Deck Plates • Heavy Duty SST Bow & Stern Eyes • Heavy Duty SST Rub Rail • Marine Grade SST Hardware • Sailfish Engraved Transom Plate • SST & Bronze Thru Hull Fittings • SST Flush Mount Pull Up Cleats (6) • SST Propeller(s) • SST Rod Holders (4)

Head• Corian Counter Tops w/ Freshwater Sink and

SST Cup Holders• Finished Fiberglass Head• Head Compartment Lighting• Lockable Head Door• Mirror• SeaDek® Flooring• SST Port Light• Towel Rack, TP Holder and Storage

Helm• Large Dash Area (Capable of flush Mounting 12”

Electronics)

Fishing• Baitwell w/ LED Lighting (25 gal. Transom)• In-Floor Fish Box (w/ Advanced Vacuum Pump)• Insulated Bow Fish Boxes

Plumbing• Automatic Bilge Pump (2000 GPH Aft and 750

GPH Forward)• Freshwater Shower (2) - (Transom and Head)• Freshwater Tank 14 gal.• High Speed Live well Pickup • Pullout Freshwater Faucet - Head • Raw Water Washdown • Self Bailing Cockpit • Sink w/ Faucet (Galley)

Seating• Aft Filp-Up Bolster Seating• Deluxe Billfish Captain’s Chair with Flip Up Bolster• Flip Flop Lounge Seat w/ Storage, Built-in

Insulated Cooler & Removable Cooler • Port Side AFT Fold Out Seat (36”)• STB Aft Facing Seat

Storage• Anchor Locker (Finished Fiberglass w/ Anchor

Management System)• Battery Storage (Bilge Compartment)• Fiberglass Console Storage • Glove Box ( Helm)• In Floor Ski Locker (Mid-Ship)• Recessed Rod Storage (STB Side)• Storage Center In STB Passenger Seat Pod

OPTIONSBoat Options

• 12 Volt Refrigerator (Must Order Galley Pack)• 2 Additional Rod Holders (In Splashwell)• Additional Table Base• Bow & Cockpit Covers• CL7 (C Series Motors Only)• Fiberglass Hard Top• Hard Top Enclosure (3 Piece)• In-Floor Rod Storage (2)• Power Assist Steering (Standard w/ Verado)• Removable Bow Table• Two Tone Hard Top• Underwater LED Lights (2)• Lewmar Bow Pre-Wire• Windlass w/ Polished Roller, SST Scuff Plate,

SST Anchor, Rode & Chain• Windshield Wiper (Captain’s Side) w/ Fresh Water

Electrical Options• Built-In 2 Bank Battery Charger w/ LED Readout• Built-In Solar Battery Charger, Hard Top Only• Fusion/Wet Sounds Stereo System & USB Port• Fusion Transom Remote Control• Garmin B60 Airmar Thru Hull Transducer w/o

CHIRP• Garmin B75M Airmar Thru Hull Transducer w/

CHIRP• Garmin GPSMap 742xs w/o Transducer• Garmin GPSMap 1042xsv w/o Transducer• Garmin GPSMap 8612xsv w/o Transducer• Garmin GMR™ 18 x HD Radome• Garmin Radar Cable & Power Cable• Garmin 210 VHF Radio & Antenna• Remote Spot Light for Hard Top• Upgrade Sound System (Fusion Transom

Remote, Amp, 10” Sub and Wet Sounds LED Lighted Speakers)

• Wet Sounds LED Lighted Speakers Upgrade

Hardware Options• Ski Tow Bar (Retractable)

Plumbing Options• Freshwater Electric Head w/Holding Tank, (with

deck pump out fitting)• Misting System (For Hard Top only)• Porta Potti• Porta Potti (Pump Out)

Seating Options• Bow Filler Cushion• Capt. Chair Upgrade (Adjustable Height

Pedestal & Flip Up Arm Rest)• STB Side Aft Fold Out Seat (36”)

Optional Packages• Entertainment Package - Ski Tow Bar,

Removable Bow Table, Fusion/Wet Sounds Stereo System, w/USB Port & Underwater LED Lights (2)

• Galley Pack - Sink, Corian Countertops, Storage, Cutting Board & Removable Cooler

• HTP - (Hard Top w/PFD Storage, Transom Rod Holders, Mid-Ship Fender Cleats)

Engine OptionsYamaha

• F200XB• F250XB• F250XCA• F300XCA• White Painted Motor (300HP Only)

Mercury• 200XL• 200XL DTS• 250XL Verado• 300XXL Verado• White Painted Motor (200HP and Up)

Sailfish Boat Trailer Measurement Chart

SAILFISH BOAT TRAILERMEASUREMENT CHART:

Boat Models B C D E F G H I

208CC 78 in. 53 in. 28 in. 11 in. 82 in. 218 in. 235 in. 27 in.

1900BB 88 in. 66 in. 37 in. 10.5 in. 99.5 in. 198 in. 217 in. 24 in.

2100BB 88 in. 66 in. 37 in. 10.5 in. 99.5 in. 220 in. 240 in. 24 in.

220CC & 220WAC 87 in. 59 in. 31 in. 14.5 in. 102.5 in. 216.5 in. 243 in. 32 in.

236CC & 241CC & 245DC 91 in. 57.5 in 30 in. 14 in. 103 in. 250 in. 273 in. 36 in.

240CC & 240WAC & 242CC 92 in. 59 in. 31 in. 15 in. 107 in. 241 in. 272 in. 30 in.

270CC & 270WAC & 275DC 94 in. 59 in. 31 in. 15 in. 107 in. 268 in. 302 in. 30 in.

290CC 94.5 in. 61 in. 32 in. 15.5 in. 107 in. 301 in. 336 in. 30 in.

320CC & 320EXP & 325DC 105 in. 65 in. 33 in. 16.5 in. 115 in. 315 in. 349 in. 38 in.

360CC 119 in. 72 in. 36 in. 20.1 in. 135 in. 383.34 in. 417.49 in. 48.19 in.

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Sailfish 245 DC Boat Layout

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Key Description

9 LoungeSeat

10 HeadArea

11 FloorStorage

12 HelmStorageCompartment

13 AnchorLocker

14 HelmArea

15 StarboardAftFacingSeat

16 OptionalStarboardAftFold-OutSeat

Key Description

1 BoardingLadder/FreshWaterFill

2 BilgeAccess

3 AftFoldingSeat

4 FuelSenderandPick-UpAccess

5 25GallonLivewell

6 PortSideAftFold-OutSeat

7 FishBoxes/Storage

8 FuelFill


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Sailfish 245 DC Seating Locations


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Boat Safety & Warning Labels


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Warning Labels

The safety for you and everyone on board, as a boat owner, you need to become familiar with and the locations of the Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat.

Below are images of the labels to help you maintain and operate your boat safely.

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Warning Labels Continued

The safety for you and everyone on board, as a boat owner, you need to become familiar with and the locations of the Caution, Warning and Danger Labels found on your boat.

Below are images of the labels to help you maintain and operate your boat safely.

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Boat Safety & Warning Label Locations


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Replacement Warning Labels

If any of your Boating Safety or Warning Labels become damaged, please call Sailfish Boats’ parts department for replacement stickers at 229-377-2125

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Boarding Ladder & Unassisted Boarding Situations


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Unassisted Boarding InstructionWhen using the ladder in an unassisted boarding situation, reach over the transom and open the covering board lid that is covering the ladder, pull ladder towards you, by picking up the ladder by the steps, release the strap, deploy the four step ladder by rotating it to the down position. Use your hand or foot to fully extend the ladder in the down position. Use the grab handle and ladder to board your boat. When fully onboard, be sure to place the ladder back in the storage position by reversing the deployment process.

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Battery Selector Panel and Wiring

Battery 1

Battery 2


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Breaker Panel Schematic

DownloadHighResolutionDiagram

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D84zzzymtQuLhd0406tugOaNT_d5sZtH


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Switch Panel Schematic


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Bj7pmF9VyHJ5OuPvu-PCMCDfhvkf0zrX


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Distribution Harness


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BvbXER_WOVgeUO9AZA_euHJ-gkdMLKkQ


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Adapter Harness


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D6f_Ox5tY47wKjjKbn_8Ge9XLlaYPzpV


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Fuel System Layout

Key Description

1 PrimerBulb

2 FuelFilterAccess

3 FuelTankLocation

4 FuelPickup

5 FuelSender

6 FuelFill

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Plumbing Diagram


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Helm Area

Key Description

1 Compass

2 CellPhoneHolder

3 OptionalGarminElectronics

4 BrandSpecificMotorGuages

5 SwitchPanel

6 OptionalFusionStereo

7 GloveCompartment

8 USBPort

9 CourtesyLights/WiperSwitches

10 UflexTiltHelm

11 OptionalGarminVHF

12 PowerAssistSteeringControls

13 TrimTabActuatorSwitches

14 Binnacle(Mercury)

15 IgnitionSwitchesandEmergencyShut-OffLanyard

16 CupHolder

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UFLEX Steering System

UFLEX Steering SystemUFLEXhasbeenthechoiceforsteeringforSailfishboatsforthelastthreeyearsbecauseofthequalityoftheUSAbuiltproducts.

Everyhelmcomesstandardwitha fullstainlesssteelshaft;cylindersarebuiltwithcarbonsteelpistons,coupledwithextra-largeendcapstopreventleakage.

All of their connection materials are304stainlesssteelthathasbeenelec-tro-polishedandpassivated.

Formoreinformationontheserviceandmaintenance of your UFLEX systemplease refer to your UFLEX owner’smanualorviewitelectronicallyathttp://uflexusa.ultraflexgroup.com/public/File/UFLEX2013_USA.pdf

http://uflexusa.ultraflexgroup.com/public/File/UFLEX2013_USA.pdf




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Ignition Switches, Engine Shut-off Cord/Lanyard EachSailfishboatwillbeequippedwithaYama-haorMercuryignitionswitchwithanemergencyengineshutoffcord/lanyard.

This lanyard should bewornat all timeswhileoperatingthevessel,ifthevesseloperatorfallsormovesaunsafedistanceawayfromthehelmcontrolsthelanyardwillpulloutcausingtheen-ginetoshutdown.

Makesurethelanyardisnotattachedtoapartofyourclothingthatcouldbeeasilytornfreecaus-ingtheswitchnottopull.SeeyourYAMAHAorMERCURYowner’smanualformoreinformationonthissafetyfeature.

Engine Break-In PeriodEachnewoutboardmotorwillneedtogothroughabreakinperiodtomakesurealloftheinternalmovingpartsandcomponentshaveachancetocorrectlymate.

Formoreinformationonthebreakinperiodspe-cifictoyourenginepleaserefertoyourYAMAHAorMERCURYOwner’smanual.

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Plug and Play WiringDeutschConnectorsarequickdiscon-nectplugsusedfordurabilityandeaseofreplacingcomponentsinyourSailfishBoat. Thesewaterresistantplugsareforuseinelectricalsystemswheremoisture,saltspray,dirtanddustcouldaffecttheelectricalconnectionsorsystems.

Fuel-Water Separator SailfishhasriggedeitherYamahaorMercury,(VeradoOnly),waterfuelsepa-ratorsinthebilgecompartment.Eachenginewillhaveitsownfilter.Thesefil-terscanbeaccessedthroughthebilgeaccessdoors,inthebackoftheboat.Formoreinformationonthesefilters,pleasereviewyourYamahaorMercuryOwner’sManuals.

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Console/Head Area

Key Description

1 StandardHorn

2 LargepanelforeasyaccesstoConsoleComponents

3 BreakerPanel

4 AvailablewithoptionalPortaPottiorElectricMarineHead

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Sailfish 245 DC

Bilge Access and ExplanationThebilgeofyourboatcanbeaccessedthroughthelargedoorintheaftoftheboat.Thislargedoorallowseasyaccesstoomanyoftheboatscomponents.

Youmayalsoaccessitthroughthetwoaccessplatesinthesplash-well.

Thebilgeareaofyoursailfishboatshouldbecheckedbefore,duringandaftereachoperation.


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Bilge Pumps

Bilge PumpsAllSailfishBoatsarefurnishedwithRuleBilgePumps.TheRule2000GPH(gallonperhour)pumphasabuiltinau-tomaticfloatswitch.Thisisengagedwhenthewaterlevelrisesinthebilgeandthefloatrisesinthepumpcausingthepumptoturnon.

Thesepumpscanbetestedbyturningthemupsidedown,thepumpshouldturnon,onceturnedbackoveritwillrunforafewmoresecondsandthenshutoff.Thepumpsalsohaveamanualswitchfunctiononthemainswitchpanel.

Thesepumpsarewiredintoyourboatbypassingthebat-teryswitchsothattheyhavepoweratalltimes,thisallowstheautomaticfeaturetoworkwhileyouareawayfromtheboatandthebatteriesareturnedoff. Sailfishboats241CCandlargerareequippedwithafor-wardbilgepumpthatisanelectronicsensorpump.

Thesepumpshaveastateoftheartinternalwatersensorthatdetectswaterandautomaticallyactivatesthepumpwhenthereisenoughpresenttobepumpedout.Thesepumpscanbetestedbyplacingyourfingeroverthe“TestArea”onthebackofthepumpfor5seconds,thepumpwillturnontoletyouknowitisfunctioningcorrectly.

AllwiringandswitchestothesepumpsarethesameastheRule2000GPHpumps.


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Sailfish 245 DC

Raw water Washdown systemTherawwaterwashdownonyourSailfishBoatispoweredbyaShur-floProBlasterPumpwhichcreatesapressur-izedsystem,oncethepumpisturnedonandpressureiscreatedthepumpwillshutdownuntilmorepressureisneeded.Therawwaterwashdownpumpcanbeaccessedthroughthebilgeaccessdoorintheaftoftheboat.

Tooperatemakesuretheseacockisintheopenposition.Thehosefittingforthewashdownislocatedinthetransomsplashwell,tousesimplyattachahosewithanozzleandturntheswitchon.Pressurewillbuildupinthehoseandthenozzleandasyouspraythepumpwillcontinuetoengageasneeded.


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Sailfish 245 DC

Freshwater Washdown and Shower SystemThefreshwatershowersystemonyourSailfishBoatispoweredbyaShur-floProBlasterPumpwhichcreatesapressurizedsystem.

Whenthepumpisturnedonpressureiscreat-edtothefreshwatershower,oncethesystemispressurizedthepumpwillshutdownuntilmorepressureisneeded.

Youshouldallowafewsecondsforthesystemtoprimeandpressurizebeforeattemptingtousethetransomshower.Thefreshwaterholdingtankislocatedbehindthefueltankinthebilgearea.Thefillforthistankislocatedundertheboardingladderontheportsideofthevessel.

Thefreshwaterpumpcanbeaccessedthroughthebilgeaccessdoorintheaftofthevessel.

Key Description

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Livewell Operation

Instructions• Makesuretheseacockinthebilgeareaisinthe

openposition.

• Turnonthelivewellswitch.• Adjusttheblackaeratorinthelivewelltothedesired

flow(showninCLOSEDpicture).

• Inordertofillthelivewell,placethewhitestandpipewiththestrainerintothecenterdrainhole.

• Todrainthelivewellremovethestandpipeandthewaterwillflowoutthedrainhole.


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Fishbox Pump

The245DCisequippedwithadiaphragmpumpcalledtheGulperGrouper(picturedbelowright).TheWhaleGulperGrouperpumphasnoimpellertoclogorburnout,Unlikeimpellerpumpsthesehaveno-chokevalvesthateasilypumpoutfishboxwaste.

Theyalsoofferlongtermdurability,theycanrundrywithoutcausingdamage.

TroubleshootingElectricMotorRunsbutdoesn’tpump• Disconnectpumpandturnoffallpower.• Disconnecthosesandunscrewhousings.• Checkentirehosesystemforblockage.• Inspecttricuspidvalvesforblockageorinvertedvalve(s).• Ifvalve(s)areblocked,removeblockage,re-assemblethepumpandcontinue

use.• Ifatricuspidvalveisinverted,replacewithanewtricuspidvalve,reassemble

thepumpandcontinueuse.

Iftheelectricmotorwillnotoperate,checkthat:• Theisolatorswitchison.• Thereis12voltsatthebatteryterminals.• Thein-linefuse/circuitbreakerareoperational.

Ifthefuse/circuitbreakerhasblown,checkfordebrisinpumpheadandcleanoutifnecessary.Replacethefuseorre-setcircuitbreakerandrunthepump.


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Entertainment Center TheOptionalEntertainmentCenteronthe245DCcomesstandardwithafreshwatersink,andstorageintheside.

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Trim Tab Maintenance Tips

CleaningTheattractivesurfaceappearanceofstainlesssteelcannotberegardedascompletelymaintenance-free.Our304SeriesStainlessSteelmayinfactstain,discolor,oraccumulatealayerofsurfacecontamination(dirtandgrime)duringthenormalcourseofthelifecycle.

Minuteparticlesofdustandrustmayadheretothestainlesssteelduringshipping,installationorstorageatOEMorretaillocations.

Also,pleaserememberthatsometypesofstainlesssteelfastenerstendto“bleed”overthetabsandontotheboat.Toachievemaximumcorrosionresistance,thesurfaceofthestainlesssteelmustbekeptcleanandfreeofallthesecontaminants.

NOTE:LENCORECOMMENDSANACIDANDWATERSOLUTIONTOCLEANTHETRIMTABBLADES.MARYKATE’SON&OFFPRODUCTISAGOODCHOICE.RINSETHOR-OUGHLYUPONCOMPLETION.BIODEGRADABLE,BUTPLEASEFOLLOWTHEMANUFACTURER’SINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREAPPLYING.

Sacrificial Anodes for your Lenco SS Trim TabsBeawarethatstraycurrentsinyourmarinaorinavisitingmarinacancausedamagetoyourtrimtabbladesifnotprotectedbysacrificialanodes.

• Theadditionofanodesoneachtabwilldeterelectrolysis.

• Donotpaintundertheanodeortheanodeitself.

• CheckAnodeconditionfrequently.Replacewhennecessary.

Visual inspection of system• Periodicallyinspectallwires,

mountingbrackets,andhardwarefordamage.

• Makesureallmountingbracketsaresecureandworkingproperly.

• Periodicallytestsystemforsmoothoperation.


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Optional Lewmar V-700 Windlass

Ifyourboatwashasafactoryinstalledwind-lasstherewillbeacompleteowners'manualinyourownerspacket.Formoredetailedinformationpleaserefertoyouwindlassown-ersmanualIfyouhaveathruhullwindlasssystemtheremotewillbestoredforwardinthewindlasshatch.

Includedonthispagearesomemaintenancerecommendationsandatroubleshootingguide.

MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations

• Afterthefirsttwoorthreeanchorrecover-ies,checkthemountingnutstoensurethatthewindlassisstillfastenedtightlytoyourdeck,asitshouldnowbebedded-in.

• Regularlywashdowntheexteriorofyourwindlasswithfreshwater.

• Examineallelectricalconnectionsforpossiblecorrosion,cleanandlightlygreaseasnecessary.

• Anchorrodespliceshouldbecheckedregu-larlyandremadeifthereisanyevidenceofwear.

• TheGypsyshouldbeexaminedonareg-ularbasis,becauseitisahighwearitem.TheGypsyisdesignedforshortscopesofchainandwilllastlongerifproperlyused.

Troubleshooting

Anchor Rode pays out independently while windlass is not in useThisproblemisaresultofnotsecuringtheanchorrodecombinedwiththeGypsyDriveCapbeingslack.TightentheGypsyDriveCapusingthetoolprovidedandalwayssecuretheanchorrodeindependentlyofthewindlasswheneveritisnotbeingdeployedorrecovered.

Electrical TroubleshootingAswithmostelectricalmarineequipmentthemajorityofproblemsthatariseareelectricalinnature.Thereforeitisessentialthatthepropervoltagebemaintained.Thepropervoltageona12Voltsystemis13.5Volts.(Constantlowvoltagewilldestroythemotor).Ensurethatelectricalcablesizeislargeenoughtohandlethecurrentdrawimposeduponitandkeepthevoltagedropwithinacceptablelimits.Inanycircumstancevoltagedropdueentirelytocableresistanceshouldnotexceed10%.

Followthechartsonthefollowingpagetotrouble-shoottheproblem.

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Lewmar V-700 Windlass Troubleshooting Chart

Failure to Operate Troubleshoot Chart: Reversing Toggle Control Switch (Part No. 0052519)

Istherevoltageattheinputterminal(positive)tothecontrolswitch? Ifnovoltageispresent,thebatteryisolationisOFF,the

breakeristrippedorafusehasblown.Thebatterymayalsohavebeendeadordisconnected.

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Checkvoltageattheoutputterminalsofthecontrolswitchwiththeswitchonforwardthenreverse.

Controlswitchisdefective.

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Replace Motor

Sluggish Operation Troubleshoot Chart

Iswindlassoverloaded?Easetheloadandensurethebatteryiswellcharged.

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Checkthevoltageacrossthemotorleadswiththewindlasson.(Propervoltageis13.5V.Constantlowvoltagewilldestroythemotor).

Isthevoltagelow?(Below11.0Vona12Vsystem?

Thereisaseverevoltagedropinthecircuit.

Checkforundersizedcables,poorconnectionsorcorrodedconnections.Alsocheckforresistanceacrossthebatteryisolationswitchorsolenoid.(Feelthemtoseeiftheyareheatingup).

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Isthevoltagecorrect?(Above11.0Vandanchorisnotfouled).

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Optional Marine Head with Waste Tank

Type III MSD Waste Management System

Key Description

1 Battery

2 Fuse

3 WasteManagementSystem

4 MasterSwitch

5 ControllerforWasteManagementSystem

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2 Inlet

3 VerticalLoopOutlet

4 WasteHoldingTank

5 Vent

6 DeckPumpout

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Optional Marine Head - Tecma Nano Premium Plus

Premium Plus ModelThepremiumplushastheADDWATERandFLUSHbuttonsandthetanksensorindicatorlocatedbelowtheFLUSHbutton.

Thetoilet’swallswitchcontrolhastwoprimaryfunctions:• AnADDWATERbutton-Addsapprox-

imately0.5Lofwatereachtimeitispushedmomentarily.Electronicspreventoverfill.

• AFLUSHbutton-Startsanaddwaterandmaceratesequencethatrunsthemotorandaddswatertwiceformaximumcleansingandminimumwaterusage.Sequenceendswithasmallamountofwateraddedtothebowltoprovideanodortrap.Recommentedtominimizewateruseandforliquidwastedisposalwithoutaddingwater.

Add WaterRecommendedbeforeflushingsolidwaste.

• Pressandrelease(Approx.1sec.)• Addsapprox.0.5Lofwater• Canberepeatedbutonlyuntilmax

amountisreached

FlushRecommendedforflushingliquidwaste(Minimizewaterusage).

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Lighting• Bluebacklightingofthebuttonspro-

videsidentificationatnight.Buttonsshutofftopreservepowerifnotusedforanextendedinterval.

• Aredwarninglightinthelowerleftindicatesfull-tanklockoutprotectionisdisabled.

• Theholdingtankindicatorinlowerrightisnornallygreen.Itturnsredtoshowtheholdingtankisfull(ornearlyfull)andtheflushlockoutisactivated.

Flush Modes• Thetoilethastwomodesofoper-

ation:MarineandResidential.ItisshippedintheMarinemode,whichleavesthebowlwithaminimalamountofwaterinthetrapatthebottomofthebowl.

• TheResidentialmodeleavesthebowlwithagreateramountofwater,similartoahometoilet.Modescanbechangedbyauser(SeeDiagramonnextpage).

• ThetoiletalsohasaSleepmodetosavepower(SeeDiagramonright).

Sleep Mode• LightingTurnsoffafter8hoursof

non-use.• InSleepModetheswitchLEDswill

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Enter Water Refill Pro-gramming Mode• PressandHoldbothbuttonsfor3

seconds.• LEDswillflash,programmingmode

willbeentered.

Marine Mode• Within3additionalsecondsofenter-

ingprogrammingmode,removebothfingers.

• LEDsstopflashing• Toiletwillnowrefillonlytrapatthe

bottomofthebowl.

Residential Mode• ContinuetoPressandholdboth

buttons,toiletwillbegintoaddwater.• Releasebothbuttonsafter4or5

seconds(recommendedtominimizewateruse.

• LEDsstopflashing• Thissetstheamountofwaterthatwill

beusedinfutureflushes.

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Correct Water Level Usage• Waterusageisnotadjustableinthe

MarineMode.• Therecommendedwaterlevelis

5”belowthetoiletrim.Tosetthisintheprogrammingmode,releaseyourfingers4-5secondsafterwaterbeginsflowingintothetoilet.Settingthewaterdeeperthanthislevelcreatesexcessivewateruseandfillstheholdingtanktooquickly.

• CAUTION:RawWatersystemsaredesignedtoperformoptimallywithpumpsratedatapproximately3.0gallonsperminute(similartothepumpsupplied).Lowerratedpumpswillprovidealessvigorousflush,whileuseofhigherratedpumpswillcauseexcessivewaterconsumption.

Emptying the Bowl• Toemptybowlwithoutaddingwater

orstartingaflushsequence,pushandholdbothbuttonssimultaneouslyuntilbowlcontentsaredischarged.Pushingeitherbuttonreturnstoilettonormaloperation.

• NOTE:Holdingmorethan5secondswillstartthewaterlevelprogrammingmode.

• CAUTION:Refillthetoiletassoonaspossibleafteremptyingthebowl.Leavingwateroutofthetrapcanresultinobjectionableodors.

Flush Lockout• Thistoiletisequippedwithan

electronicholdingtanklevelsensingfeaturethatautomaticallypreventsFLUSHbuttonoperationwhentheholdingtankisfullandthus,preventswasteoverflow.

Single Flush Override of Flush Lockout• Ifholdingtankisfull,systemwillnot

allowaflushtooccur.(Ifaflushistakingplace,itwillbecompleted.)ToiletwillNOTflushautomaticallywhenthetanklevelindicatorisred.

• ThiscanbeoverriddenbyholdingtheFLUSHbuttonforabout8seconds.Thisinitiatesoneflushandreacti-vatesflushlockout.

• Thisoverridefunctionisintendedforemergencyuseonly.Becausethesensorisnotlocatedattheexacttopofatank,theoverridefunctioncanbeusedabout5timesbeforeoverflow-ing.Sizeandshapeoftheholdingtankdeterminetheactualnumberoftimesitcanbeused.Contactmanu-facturerformoredetailedinformation.

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flushlockoutisdisabledcancausewastetooverflowtankthroughplumb-ing.Tecmaacceptsnoresponsibilityorliabilityfordamagetoequipment,orinjuryordeathforoverflowofwasteholdingtankwhenfull-tanklockoutisoverridden.WasteholdingtankshouldbecheckedafterusingNanoinoverridemode.

Disabling / Re-Enabling Lockout Protection• FlushLockoutnormallyoccurswhen

theholdingtankbecomesalmostfull.Whenthisoccurs,pushingtheflushbuttoncausestanksymboltoflash,butdoesnotcauseaflush.

• CAUTION:DisablingtheToiletLock-outFunctioncancauseoverflowingofthewastetank.EmergencyUseOnly!

ENABLING LOCKOUT• Pressbothbuttonstwice.• UnlocksymbolLightTurnsoff.• Lockoutisenabled.

DISABLING LOCKOUT• Pressbothbuttonstwice.5<,<1.0

seconds2times.• Unlocksymbollightturnson• Lockoutisdisabled.• NOTE:Thisredsymbolwillremainon

aslongaslockoutisdisabled,eveniftheholdingtankisemptied.

MaintenanceCLEANINGUseThetford’sAqua-Clean,anon-abra-sive,all-purposecleaner,onthebowlandmaceratorpump.Itisspeciallyformulatedandthoroughlytestedtobesafeforallcomponentsofyourtoiletsystem.Itsafelyremovesironstainsandhardwaterdepositsandcanbesafelyusedonmanyothersurfaces,includingcountertops,sinks,showersandtubs.JustsqueezeAqua-Cleanontosurface.Allowtositafewminutesandcleanwithasponge.Forseverelysoiledtoilets,allowAqua-Cleantosoakovernight.

Neverusehouseholdcleaners,whichcancontainbleach,inthetoiletsystem.Householdtoiletbowlcleanerscontainharshacids.Bleach,petroleum-basedproducts,strongacidsandabrasivescancauseirreversibledamagetothetoiletsystemandcomponents.

WINTERIZINGUseonlypropyleneglycolbased,non-tox-icantifreezewhenstoringtoiletduringfreezingconditions.Neveruseautomotiveantifreezeorwindshieldwashersolventtowinterize.Makesurethatboththeentiresupplyanddischargesystemsarethoroughlywinterizedtoensurecompleteprotectionforyoursystem.



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STORAGEWhenstoringthesystemformorethantwoweeks,thoroughlycleantoiletandhosesbyflushingwithThetford’sAqua-Kem,EcoSmartorAqua-Clean.

SEASONAL START-UPTesttoiletbeforeusingbyflushingthetoilettocheckoperation.Verifythattherearenoleaks.

TISSUETofacilitateflushing,itisrecommendedthatyouonlyusetoilettissuesspecificallydesignedtodesintegraterapidly(unlikehouseholdtissues),suchasThetford’sAqua-Soft(2-ply)andRV/MarineToiletTissue(1-ply).

Tecma Nano PREMIUM Owner’s & Installation Manual 38 www.thetfordmarine.com

Cleaning■ Use Thetford’s Aqua-Clean, a non-abrasive, all-purpose cleaner, on the bowl and macerator pump. It is specially formulated and thoroughly tested to be safe for

all components of your toilet system. It safely removes iron stains and hard water deposits and can be safely used on many other surfaces, including countertops,sinks, showers and tubs. Just squeeze Aqua-Clean onto surface. Allow to sit a few minutes and clean with a sponge. For severely soiled toilets, allow Aqua-Cleanto soak overnight.

■ Never use household cleaners, which can contain bleach, in the toilet system. Household toilet bowl cleaners contain harsh acids. Bleach, petroleum-basedproducts, strong acids and abrasives can cause irreversible damage to the toilet system and components.

Winterizing■ Use only propylene glycol based, non-toxic antifreeze when storing toilet during freezing conditions.■ Never use automotive antifreeze or windshield washer solvent to winterize.■ Make sure that both the entire supply and discharge systems are thoroughly winterized to ensure complete protection for your system.

Storage■ When storing the system for more than two weeks, thoroughly clean toilet and hoses by flushing with Thetford’s Aqua-Kem, EcoSmart or Aqua-Clean.

Seasonal Start-Up■ Test toilet before using by flush the toilet to check operation. Verify that there are no leaks.

Tissue■ To facilitate flushing, it is recommended that you only use toilet tissues specifically designed to disintegrate rapidly (unlike household tissues), such as Thetford’s

Aqua-Soft® (2-ply) and RV/Marine Toilet Tissue (1 ply).

Maintenance

Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION/SOLUTION

Toilet does not flush or flush perfor-mance is poor

Waste tank is full Empty waste tank before continuing to use toilet.

Clog at pump inlet Clear clog. DO NOT flush foreign objects.

Solid object in macerator DISABLE power. Attempt to remove object. If unsuccessful, contact Tecma Service (+39 0744 709071). DO NOT flush foreign objects.

Low voltage Check that toilet supply voltage is 12V+/-2V (24V+/-2V) AND that there is no more than a 10% decrease in voltage when macerator is running. If voltage decreases more than this, there may be a wiring problem in the boat.

Water does not enter bowl during flush or water add cycle

Water supply line kinked or not con-nected

Check that supply line is properly connected to fresh water supply. Check for kinks in the supply line.

No power to water pump Check that fuse/circuit breaker has not tripped. Ensure all electrical connectors to water pump are fully mated.

Water supply has been turned off Open water supply valves or reconnect power to supply pump.

Solenoid not plugged into relay mod-ule (where applicable)

Ensure wiring harness to solenoid is fully connected.

Water continues dripping briefly into bowl after flush cycle is complete

Toilet is installed below water line with vented loop in water supply line

Normal operation – if only a small amount of water drips from nozzle.

Bowl drains dry after flush Water is siphoning out of bowl due to discharge hose pulled down

Discharge hose E from macerator pump is pulled down. Straighten hose so that top of discharge hose is in line with toilet nozzle.

NOTE: This Troubleshooting Guide is intended to provide a basic service aid in the case of incorrect toilet operation. If the suggested actions above do not resolve the issue, it may be necessary to bring unit in for professional service. Tecma Customer Service: +39 0744 709071.

Warranty■ All TECMA finished products have a warranty of 2 years from the date of registration of the boat■ All TECMA replacement parts have a warranty of 2 years from date of purchase■ This warranty does not apply to products which have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accident, fire, improper repair, improper installation, or any other

unreasonable use deviating from the manufacturer recommendations.

Warranty parts request■ Claims under warranty must be filed only through the authorized TECMA service centers .■ 1) Copy of the certificate of registration of the boat / purchase invoice■ 2) Brief description of the fault / problem■ The complete list of TECMA authorized service centers can be downloaded from our website www.thetfordmarine.com or can be obtained from our Customer

service at the following contacts:R.O.W.(rest of the world): [email protected] / Tel. +39 0744 71 98 33U.S.A.: 1-800-543-1219

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Prepare Unit• Separatetanks(Fig.1A&1B).• AddDeodorant(Fig.2A&2B)and4-ozofwater.• Closevalve(Fig.2C).• RecombineTanks(Fig.3)• Filluppertankwithfreshwater(Fig.4).Replacecapand

tightensecurely.

NEVERadddeodoranttofreshwatertank.

Before UseVentanybuilt-upheatoraltitudepressureandpreventsplashing:closecover(Fig.5A),andopenandcloseholdingtankvalve(Fig.5B).

To Flush• OpenValve(Fig.2A).• Bellows:Fig.6.• PistonPump:Fig.7.• ElectricFlush:Fig.8Forbestrinseandefficientwateruse,

pressbuttonquicklyseveraltimes.• Closevalvecompletelyforodor-tightseal(Fig.2C).

DeodorizingRecommendedholdingtankdeodorantforbestperformance:

ThetfordSupremeGreenThetfordAqua-KemThetfordCampa-Chem

CareRecommendedcleaner:ThetfordAqua-Clean

NEVERusescouringpowders,acidsorconcentratedcleaners,whichcandamageplasticpartsandrubberseals.

Service & PartsForpartsand/orservice,contactyourRVDealer.

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Emptying Waste Tank1. DONOTOVERFILLTANK.Emptywhenwastelevelindicator

turnsfromgreentored(Fig.9).(Toiletwithoutanindicator:openvalvetocheckvisually).

2. Besurevalvehandleisclosed.Separatetanks(Fig.10).

3. Carrywastetanktoapermanenttoilet.

4. RemovePour-OutSpoutCapwhileitispointingupward (Fig.11).

5. PressAirreliefvalvetopreventsplashing(Fig.12).

6. Rinse,rechargeandreassembleunit.

DeodorizingRecommendedholdingtankdeodorantforbestperformance:

ThetfordSupremeGreenThetfordAqua-KemThetfordCampa-Chem

CareRecommendedcleaner:ThetfordAqua-Clean

NEVERusescouringpowders,acidsorconcentratedcleaners,whichcandamageplasticpartsandrubberseals.

Service & PartsForpartsand/orservice,contactyourRVDealer.

Forwarrantyissuesormoreinfor-mation,callThetford’sCustomerRelationsDepartment:1-800-521-3032.


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Vinyl Care and Cleaning

Allcleaningmethodsmustbefollowedbyathoroughrinsewithcleanwarmwater.

Certainhouseholdcleaners,powderedabrasives,steelwool,andindustrialcleanerscancausedamageanddiscolorationandarenotrecommended.Drycleaningfluidsandlacquersolventsshouldnotbeusedastheywillremoveprintedpatternandgloss.Waxesshouldbeusedwithcautionasmanycontaindyesorsolventsthatcanpermanentlydamagetheprotectivecoating.*Suntanlotion,treepollen,wetleaves,andsomeotherproductscancontaindyesthatstainpermanently.

*Always Remove Stains Immediately!

Failure to care for your vinyl properly, or use of improper cleaners may void your warranty & damage your vinyl.

Do’s & Don’ts

Do’s• VinylFinishVinylCleaner• DishSoap(Dawn,Ivory)• Fantastik• 303AerospaceProtectant

Don’ts• Formula409• Murphy’sOilSoap• SimpleGreen• ArmorAll• Son-of-a-Gun• TurtleWax/TarRemover

A.Medium-Softbrush,warmsoapywater,Rinse/Dry

B.VinylFinishVinylCleaner®,Rinse/Dry

C.One(1)table-spoonofammonia;one-fourth(1/4)cupofHydrogenPerox-ide,three-fourth(3/4)cupofwater,Rinse/Dry

D.Wipeorscrapeoffexcess(chillgumwithicebeforehand)

E.HemisphereInkRemover,Rinse/Dry

Step-by-Step Cleaning Instructions

Type of Stain Steps: 1 2 3GeneralCare A BDirtBuild-Up A BBallpointInk* E B AChewingGum D ACoffee,Tea,Chocolate BGrease D BHouseholdSoil A BKetchup A BLatexPaint A BLipstick A BMildeworWetLeaves* C B AMotorOil BOil-BasedPaint D BPermanentMarker* E B CSprayPaint BSuntanLotion A BTar/Asphalt D B

YellowMustard A B C

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Caring for Aluminum - Cosmetic Corrosion (Pitting)

Theinformationprovidedisdesignedtogiveyouathoroughunderstandingofthefactorsthatcanimpacttheappearanceofyouranodizedaluminum.Byusingthisin-formation,wehopetohelpyouenhancethebeautyandvalueofourproducts.

What Causes It?Corrosionisanaturalphenomenonthataffectsmetalsbyeitherachemicalorelectrochemicalreaction.Therateatwhichaluminumcorrodesdependsgreat-lyontheenvironmentalconditionsand

theamountofpreventativemaintenanceperformed.Ourgoalistoslowdownorstopthisnaturalphenomenonwecallpitting(orcorrosion).

Anodized AluminumThealuminumonyourboathasbeenanodized.Thiscreatesaveryhardpro-tectivesealonthesurfaceofthealumi-numtoprotectitasmuchaspossiblefrompitting.Whentheanodizedcoatingisbrokenandrawaluminumisexposed,corrosionwilltakeplace.Damagefrom

otherabrasiveimpactscanbreaktheanodizedcoating.

Chemical AttackCorrosivechemicalscontaininghighconcentrationsofacidsoralkaliswillremovetheanodizedcoating.Solutionscontainingchlorine,salts,orammoniaareallharmfultotheanodizedaluminumonyourboat.Manycommonhouseholdcleanerscontainchemicalsthatwillremovetheanodizingandcausepitting.

Avoidable Unavoidable

Strongacidicsolutionsfoundincleaners,paintremover,degreasers,etc.

Airbornepollution.Airborneparti-clesfromlocalsources:vehicles,incinerators,papermills,chemicalplants,powerplants,etc.

Concentratedalkalinebasedsolutions.Manyconcentratedsoapsfallintothiscategory.

Harshchemicalsfromworkper-formedatlocalshipyardsanddrydocks.

Chlorine,sulfurs,solventsandammoniabasedproducts.

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Caring for Aluminum

TipsAvoidtheuseofbleachorchloridestocleanthealuminumornearbycom-ponents.Chloridescanleachontothealuminumwhenusednearby.

Avoidabrasivecleaningproducts.Neverusesteelorbrasswool,wirebrushes,polishingwheels,rubbingorpolishingcompounds.Theseitemswillremovetheanodizingandleadtopitting.

Protective ProductsTherearemanydifferentproductsavailabletoprotectaluminum.Somearedesignedtosealandprotectbeforeproblemsoccurandothersaredesignedtouseafterpittinghasappeared.

Whiletheseproductsareeffective,theyarenotonetimesolutions.Metalprotec-torsmustbereappliedonaregularbasis.Howoftenaprotectorshouldbeusedvariesaccordingtotheprotectoryouchoose,thetypesofexposureyourboat

issubjectedto,andhowoftenyouuseandwashyourboat.Followtheapplica-tionguidelinesprovidedwiththeprotectoryouchoose.

Harmful CleanersBleach(Chlorox,etc.)Mildabrasivecleaners(Ajax,Comet,SoftScrub,RubbingCompounds,etc.)Strongcleaners(409,EngineDegreasers,BilgeCleaners,TeakCleaners,BottomCleaners,etc.)

Below are some metal protection products that arereadily available at marine retailers.

WoodyWaxCPRWoodyWaxwoody-wax.com800-619-4363

BoeshieldT-9PMSProducts,Inc.boeshield.com800-962-1732

PremierPolishAquatechaquatech-marine.com800-853-7760

CorrosionBlockLearChemicallearchem.com800-256-2548


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Caring for Stainless Steel

Theinformationprovidedisdesignedtogiveyouathoroughunderstandingofthefactorsthatcanimpacttheappearanceofyouranodizedaluminum.Byusingthisinformation,wehopetohelpyouenhancethebeautyandvaluetoourproducts.

What Makes Stainless Steel Stainless?Oxygenisthekeyelementincausingrust,orredoxideonsteelandothermetals.StainlessSteelcontainsChromiumwhichreactswiththeoxygenintheairtoformachrome-oxidesurfacelayerthatisinvisibletotheeye,butstrongenoughtopreventfurtheroxygenfrom“staining”(rusting)thesurface.HigherlevelsofChromiumandtheadditionofotheralloyingelementssuchasnickelandmolybdenumenhancethissurfacelayerandimprovethecorro-sionresistanceofthestainlessmaterial.

What Determines Different Grades of Stainless Steel?ThegradeofStainlessSteelisprimarilydeterminedbytheamountoftheChro-miumandNickelalloyscontainedinthematerial.304and316aretheprominentgradesofStainlessSteel:304contains

1%Chromiumand8%Nickel,while316Contains16%Chromiumand10%Nickeland2%Molybdenum.TheMolybdenumisaddedtohelpresistcorrosiontochlorides(likeseawaterandde-icingsalts).

Can Stainless Steel rust?Notinthewaysteelrusts.Steelwilldiscolor,bubbleandflakefromredoxidedevelopment.StainlessSteelmaydevelopredspots,butthisisusuallyduetoIronparticlesonthesurfaceoftheStainlessSteel.AnyIronparticlesmustberemovedandtheStainlessSteelcleanedwithahighconcentrationofcitricacidoracom-mercialcleanerspecificallydesignedforStainlessSteel.

Is Stainless Steel Green (Environmental-ly Friendly)?StainlessSteelishighlysoughtafterbyrecyclersandis100%recyclable.NewStainlessSteeltypicallyhasarecycledcontentofbetween65%&80%whichmakesitoneofthehighestaveragecon-tentrecycledconstructionmaterialsontheplanet.

Will Stainless Steel Discolor?Cleanersthataretypicallyusedwithcement,groutandstone,etc.,maycontainMuriaticAcid.StainlessSteelisnotresistanttoMuraticAcid.MURIATICACIDSHOULDNOTBEUSEDIFSTAINLESSSTEELISPRESENT.Itisnotevennec-essarythattheacidtouchtheStainlessSteel,justthe“fumes”fromitwillcauseadiscolorationoftheStainlessSteel.Otherthanthis,StainlessSteelisusuallyveryresistanttodiscoloring.


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Regularcleaningwithfreshwaterandasoftclothwillkeepandprotectyourwindshield,window,orhatchforyears.

GLASSUsecommerciallyavailableglasscleanersoramixtureoffreshwaterandvinegar.Donotuseabrasives,harshchemicals,ormetalscrapers.Regularcleaningwillhelpassureclarityoftheglassforsafeboating.

PLASTIC TYPEWINDSHIELDSNeveruseglasscleaningsolutionsordryclothtocleanPlexiglas.Neveruseacetone,benzene,carbontetrachloride,orlacquerthinner.Theonlyaccept-ablecleanersareasmallamountofdenaturedalcohol,cleanwater,oracommerciallyavailableplasticpolisher

specificforthepurpose.Useasoftragandwashofftheplasticwindshieldfirstwithlukewarmwatertoavoidscratchingthesurface.

WINDOW CHANNELS Cleanwindowchannelswithmilddeter-gentonly.Channelscanbesprayedwithsiliconaerosolwhileslidingtheglassbackandforth.

STAINLESS STEELPolishwithcommerciallyavailablemetalpolishes.Aboatorcarwaxperiodicallyappliedwillofferextraprotectionagainsttheelements.

PAINTED SURFACES Cleanwithfreshwaterperiodically.Touchupscratchesandareaswherepainthaschippedoffwithtouch-up

spraypaint.Touchupkitsareavailablefromthefactory.Boattopclips–neverslidealongwindshieldframework.

Tochangecliplocation,snaponandoffthealuminumtoptrack.

SIDE WING VENTADJUSTERSUsecarewhenopeningandclosingvent.Donotforce.

Nevergroundwindshieldwithanyelec-tricaldevicesorappliances.

Neverusethewindshieldasamooringcleatfortyingofftoadock,pieroranotherboat.Neverusethewindshieldasatie-offattachmentfortraileringpurposes.

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Gel Coat

Your Boat’s Gel Coat FinishCongratulations!Youaretheproudownerofanewpowerorsailboat.YouarealsotheownerofanewIntegrity®gelcoatfinishonthehulland/ortopside,andwewouldlikeyoutobeasproudofitasweare.Thatbeautiful,shinynewcoloryouloveistheresultofmanyyearsofgelcoatresearch,testinganddevelopment.

Butasproudasweareofthegelcoat,nofinishistotallyimpervioustochemicalsandweathering.Imaginewhatabrandnewcarcouldlooklikeifallowedtositatamarinaforyearswithnocoverandnowashingorwaxing.Withthesamemin-imummaintenanceyouwouldordinarilygiveyournewautomobile’sfinish,yourboat’sgelcoatfinishwillretainitsdepthofcolorandglossforyears.

Overall MaintenanceNormalmaintenanceofyourgelcoatedfiberglassboatissimilartothecareyouwouldgiveyourautomobile.Overall,automotivecleanersandwaxesworkfine,aswellasthemarinecleanersandwaxes.

Note:Donotusecausticorhighlyalkaline(highpH)cleanersorthosecontainingammonia.Thesetypeofcleanersmaydarkenwhiteoroff-whiteweatheredgelcoatsurfaces.Achemicalreactionproducingstainingoccursifthesetypeofcleanersareusedonweatheredgelcoat.However,thestainmayberemovedwitharubbingcompoundorbylightlysandingwith400gritsandpaperfollowedbyanapplicationofrubbingcompoundandathoroughwaxing.

CleaningWerecommendgeneralwashingtoavoidsoilbuild-upandstaining.Thesoiltoyourgelcoatistheresultofregularuseandenvironmentalpollutantssuchassootandsmog.Periodiccleaningwithamilddetergentisnecessarytoremovenormaldepositsofsoil.

WaxingFromconstantexposureovertimetoournaturalenvironmentandundesiredpollutants,thegelcoatbeginstoloseitsgloss.Torestoreyourfinishtotheoriginalglossandcolorrequiresyourspecialattention.Afterwashingwithamildsoapordetergent,givethesurfaceagood

polishingwithaself-cleaningmarineorautomotivewax.Waxinginthefallandspringisgenerallyrecommendedtomain-tainandrestoremostoftheoriginalgloss.Ifthesurfacehasnotbeenmaintainedandhasweatheredbadly,andifcleaningandwaxingdoesnotrestorethefinishsatisfac-torily,compoundingwillberequired.

CompoundingPleaseseeyourmarinedealerforadvice.Polishingandcompound(fineabrasive)orrubbingcompound(coarserabrasive)isrecommendedforuseonfiberglassboatstoremovescratches,stains,oraseverelyweatheredsurface.Polishingorrubbingcompoundcanbeappliedbyhandorbypneumaticbuffer.Afterthescratched,stainedorweatheredsurfacehasbeenmoved,itshouldbewaxedtoenhancetheglossandcolorwhileprovidingasealtoretardstainingornewsoilaccumulation.

Discoloration RemovalYourmarinedealerisbestequippedandtrainedtodothiswork.Ifregularwashingandwaxinghasbeenneglected,discolor-ationofthegelcoatedfiberglasssurfacemayoccur.


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Discoloredareasareveryshallowindepth,literallyrightonthesurface.Thediscolorationmayberemovedbygentlywet-sandingtheaffectedareasonlybyusing600grit,wetordryspeciallytreatedwaterproofsandpaper.It’simportanttoalwayssandinonedirection,thisincludesthecurvestoo.Useplentyofwatertocoolandcleanthesandpaperandcutbackondust.Afteryouarefinishedsanding,drytheareasandverifyallthediscolorationhasbeenremoved.Ifnot,repeattheprocess.

Afterallthediscolorationhasbeenremoved,theareawillneedtobebuffed.Usinganelectricalorpneumaticbuffer,buffatlowspeed(1750rpm–2250rpm),thiswillrestorethelustertothesandedsurface.Usingagenerousamountofrubbingcompound,applyitinacircularmotionwithasoftwoolpad.Whenbuffinghasbeencompleted,washofftherubbingcompoundwithcleanwater,anddrythesurface.

Torestoretheglosstotheaffectedarea,useahigh-grademarineorautomotivewax.

RepairsDuringthelifeofyourboat,somedamagetothegelcoatsurfaceisunavoidable.Werecommendrepairsdonebytrained,experiencedprofessionalsatyourlocalmarinedealer.

ScratchesIfthescratchisinthegelcoatsurface,notpenetratingthefiberglass,useanautomotivepolishingcompoundandrubitout.Applythecompoundbyhandusingadampragorbyusingapowerbuffer.Thescratchmaynotentirelydisappear,butitshouldbenoticeablybetter.

Gouges and ChipsOurrecommendedpatchingprocedureistofirstcleantheareaneedingrepairwithanacetonesolventtoremovealltracesofwaxandoil.Next,thoroughlymixonetablespoonof“PatchPaste”withtwoorthreedropsofcatalystonascrappieceofcardboard.

Applythemixturetothepit,chiporgougewithasingle-edgerazorblade,matchingthesurfaceandcontouroftheareabeing

repaired.Applyslightlymoremixturetoavoidhavingtofillthedamagedsectionasecondtime.Allowthepatchtohardenthoroughlyforaminimumoftwotothreehours.

Usingafinegrit“wetordry”sandpaperonasandingblock,wet-sandthepatchuntilitislevelwiththesurroundingsurface.Finishwithamarineorautomotiverubbingcompoundusingthesameapproachasusedforthescratches.

RefinishingForaseverelyscratchedorweatheredfiberglassboatthatisnolongerrestorablebyusingthepreviousmethods,itmaythenbenecessarytorefinishitwithtwo-pack-ageortwo-partaliphaticurethaneenamel.Thiscanbedoneveryeffectively,butitisrecommendedrefinishingshouldonlybedonebyexperiencedprofessionals.

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