Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

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Check the Other ComponentsThis is a common sense approach. If you’ve been boating indirty water, cleaning out the sea strainer now instead of waiting untilthe debris inside it has dried (and therefore become more difficultto remove) makes sense. You want to check the paddlewheel,rudder, propeller, and driveshaft to make sure they appear intact,too, especially if you suspect that you may have struck somethingsubmerged during the outing. These are easy checks after the boathas been loaded on the trailer and removed from the water.Check anything else on the boat that did not function as expectedduring the outing and seek assistance from your authorized Malibudealer about any concerns and issues prior to the next outing.Note How Much Fuel andBattery Charge Were UsedMalibu recommends keeping a chart or binder with informationfrom your outing. If you note the conditions during the outing, thelength of time, and the final readings, you’ll have a much betteridea of normal operations. That gives you the clues you need whenreadings are different or you are anticipating an outing that will bedifferent and you need to prepare for those conditions.Give the Boat a GoodGeneral Cleaning as Outlinedin the On-Going Care Informationthat Precedes This SectionAs noted earlier, On-Going Care is important. Read that section todetermine the normal expectations regarding routine care. Read theSalt Water/Brackish Water Extra Attention section, which follows. Evenboating in “clean” water, you add protection and quality care for yourboat by following the cleaning requirements. The same componentsthat need added protection from salt/brackish water will also retain theirluster and live longer if the same attention is applied to them.Salt Water/Brackish WaterExtra AttentionTo properly protect and ensure long life for vulnerablecomponents, following the operation in salt or brackish water, provideextra attention to the cleaning process.Begin by gathering the following supplies:• WD-40 Long-Term Corrosion Inhibitor (as opposed to regularWD-40; the typical WD-40 does not contain all the protectiveingredients of the Long-Term Corrosion Inhibitor)• Corrosion Block• Micro-fiber towelsBoats operated in saltwater, brackish water orpolluted fresh water must bethoroughly rinsed with CLEAN, fresh water after EACHouting. The corrosive properties of these types of waterwill cause damage that is not covered under warranty!Hardware—even hardware chose for its anti-corrosiveproperties—that is damaged by salt/brackish/pollutedwater may eventually fail, which could result in seriousinjury or death to persons on-board.The following areas, where equipped, should always receivespecial attention when cleaning after boating in salt/brackish/pollutedwater:1 = Ladder 2 = Ladder door hinges3 = Ladder door handle 4 = Bow grab handles5 = Front cup holders 6 = Arm rests7 = Vent covers2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 182123454567https://www.boat-manuals.com/