Care and Maintenance
Gelcoat Maintenance
Your Skipper’s Kit included samples of quality boat care products recommended by Nautique. Nautique is proud of its heritage and wants you to feel this pride every time you use your boat.
Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your hull and deck surfaces in good condition. Sun exposure, residue from trees and minerals in the water affect your boat’s finish.
To help maintain the shine of your boat, wash the hull with a mild
Wax the hull sides and deck regularly with a
The hull bottom is an especially important area to keep clean since any buildup of water scum and algae will create drag and reduce the boat’s efficiency. If you must leave your boat in the water, there are compounds to remove algae buildup on your hull. Some of these can be caustic. Pay special attention to the cautions on the label of these coatings. Ask your Nautique dealer for advice on which work best in your area.
If your boat’s gelcoat develops a chalky look over a period of time due to exposure to sun, there are gelcoat buffing and polishing compounds available at your Nautique dealer and marine supply stores. DO NOT use common household scouring pads or powders.
If you will be keeping your boat in the water for ANY period of time, we suggest that the wetted surface of the hull be painted with an epoxy paint formulated for blister protection.
