Malibu Boats Response Owner's Manual

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4-1Chapter 4CARE AND MAINTENANCEThe following guidelines discussed in this sectionwill protect the investment you have made by preservingthe beauty and performance of your new boat for years to come.InteriorCarpetYour Malibu boat is equipped with a top quality, all-weather indoor/outdoor carpet. It isessentially waterproof and fade resistant. Occasional vacuuming and scrubbing with soapand water will remove embedded dirt and grit.VinylAll upholstery items aboard your boat are made of a tough marine vinyl that is easilycleaned with a mild detergent and warm water. After washing the vinyl, be sure to dryit thoroughly.Our materials are mildew resistant, but there are no products available to us that aremildew proof. Therefore, we also recommend that you dry the upholstery thoroughly atthe end of each day’s boating activity to prevent mildew which will rot the upholsterythreads and backing. We also recommend that you tip up all seat base cushions on edgeafter each use to allow any accumulated water to drain.In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wetclothing comes in contact with vinyl. If this occurs, the vinylshould be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining.Unfortunately, due to the porous nature of the upholstery,you may find that the dye has set into the vinyl surface, andyou cannot remove it. If this should occur, it is recommendedthat you contact Final Finish/MSG to get assistance incleaning.Upholstery finish stains caused by secondary sources are notcovered under your Malibu Boats Warranty.4