CLEANING THE BOAT

Periodic cleaning is the best way to keep your boat looking like new. Regular washing and waxing keep dirt and build-up from deteriorating the finish. If you keep your boat in showroom-new condition, then your personal satisfaction will be higher and the resale value of your boat will be greater.

The boat is made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic resin material that is easy to clean and care for. Several layers of resin material are chemically bonded together to form the hull. The smooth outside surface of the hull is a layer of gel coat resin. The gel coat is a solid color that is only a few millimeters thick.

Beneath the gel coat surface is a series of layers of chemical resin, fiberglass mat and woven roving. It is these layers that give the boat its strength and maintain the hull shape. The boat bottom also uses special coremat material for its strength-to-weight and superior marine performance.

Even though MasterCraft has carefully crafted boats from resilient materials, it is still the responsibility of the boat owner to perform regular and routine cleaning maintenance to ensure that the boat exterior, interior and components retain both their appearance and strength.

Hull

When washing the boat, use a mild detergent, such as Dawn or Ivory dish soap, or similar commercially-produced detergents, and warm water solution. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, solvents, ammonia or chlorine,  as these will damage the gel coat surface. Under extreme conditions, special cleaners may be used to remove marine growth from the hull. (See an authorized MasterCraft service department for further instructions.)

Carpet

Occasionally washing carpets with a mild detergent and warm water or household carpet cleaners will help keep the it clean. Thoroughly hose the detergent out of the carpet and into the bilge. (This is a good time to  clean the bilge also.) Allow the boat to remain uncovered so it can air dry for several days to prevent any mildew or odor caused by moisture.