Nautique 2008 70141 manual Section Teak Care

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Section 8

Teak Care

Teak is a unique wood used for marine applications. It is an open cell wood that is highly resistant to the dry-rot associated with many other woods and is also highly resistant to marine organisms. DO NOT coat the teak on your boat with any kind of varnish or polyurethane coatings. Teak oils and cleaners are available at marine supply stores.

When the teak on your boat is new, it has a medium brown color. After a period of time, exposure to the elements will cause it to turn a weathered gray color. If you want to refinish the teak, we suggest you purchase a teak cleaner from a reputable marine supply store. Follow the instructions on the teak refinishing bottles. You should use these products in an open space with eye protection, rubber gloves and good ventilation. Be very careful to avoid spilling these products on any part of your body or boat.

NOTICE

Teak sealers and cleaners can be harmful to other materials. Make sure you thoroughly remove any spills or excess. DO NOT varnish teak as the natural oils in teak will cause poor adhesion.

!WARNING Fire or explosion hazard from fumes accumulating from rags being stored in bilge area. DO NOT store rags used to wipe up fuel or solvent spills in the boat. Dispose of rags properly ashore.

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