Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

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2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 175Carpets and MatsThe carpets and mats available through Malibu are constructedof durable, marine-grade material. Occasionally washing with a milddetergent (such as Dawn dishwashing soap) and warm water isrequired. Commercial carpet cleaners (such as Woolite Spray CarpetCleaner) are also acceptable.After cleaning, thoroughly rinse the detergent or cleaner out ofthe carpet or mat and into the bilge.Allow the boat to remain uncovered for several days to air dryand avoid mold and mildew. See the Canvas and Upholstery sectionsfor more information on mold and mildew development and howcritical it is to avoid.Swim BoardMalibu uses high quality fiberglass and rubber compositesto construct swim boards. These durable boards should alsoperiodically receive a thorough cleaning. Use only mild detergentsand warm water or marine-industry based cleaners that are approvedfor use on fiberglass and rubber.Avoid using ArmorAll orsimilar types of rubber-shineproducts. These will actuallyaccelerate deterioration of the product, rather thanprotecting it. Such damage is not covered under warranty.Hull and Deck FinishesThe majority of the finish surface of the hull and deck is afiberglass-reinforced resin. While the boat material is sturdy, toensure an enjoyable experience while boating, the fiberglass-and-resin layers and gel coat finish (where the paint is embedded) is verythin—only a few millimeters in depth. To keep it looking like new, it isimportant to keep it clean and waxed.Only a mild detergent and warm water should be used to cleanthese surfaces. Avoid all harsh cleaners as they will quickly erode thefinish.Use only a mild detergent,such as dishwashing soap,and warm water to washthe fiberglass-and-resin and gel coat finishes on the boat.Harsh detergents and cleaners will quickly damage thefinish, and this is not covered under warranty.If you choose to wash the boat at a car wash, do so with care.Stay back from the boat surface to avoid potential damage from thehigh-pressure sprayer, and do not use the soap setting as most car-wash soaps are intended to deal with highway-type debris such assalt, road tar and similar environmental hazards. Wash the boat byhand with mild detergent as noted above, and then rinse carefully.Stainless Steel, Chrome andAluminum ComponentsThe boat has been constructed with various metal components, allof which require special attention during routine care. Decompositionoccurs, resulting in rust and/or corrosion, and it is accelerated whenthe boat is operated in salt water.Damage that occurs to theboat as result of corrosionis not covered under thewarranty!While Malibu uses quality metal components chosen for theirdurability as well as attractive appearance, all metal eventually reactsto exposure to water. Therefore, part of the care and maintenance ofmetal requires that it is kept clean and dry. After an outing, rinse themetal pieces as well as the rest of the boat, allowing, at minimum,a thorough air drying. To avoid spotting and discoloring, drying witha soft rag or towel will keep the new-boat look for many seasons tocome. It is also wise to wash all metal components when you washyour boat as this will help prevent moisture from affecting the surface.Waxing these metal components will also help to preserve the finish.https://www.boat-manuals.com/