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Care and Maintenance

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.

Care of Metal

Aluminum care

Stainless care

Chrome

Anodized towers

Keep all metal work rinsed and wiped dry. Periodically polish it with a quality commercially available metal polish to remove substances such as air-borne pollution and natural body oils from your hands.

DO NOT use citrus cleaners on stainless steel or wax on anodized towers.

Care of Glass

Your windshield, mirrors and gauge faces all deserve the same attention as the other parts of your boat. Clean them often with quality commercially available glass cleaners.

Vinyl Maintenance and

Cleaning

Nautique has selected the finest marine grade vinyl for your Nautique. It is important to keep it clean at all times. There are some substances that will stain the vinyl if you leave them on for even a short period of time. Remove any contaminant and clean the area immediately. DO NOT use Formula 409® Cleaner, Fantastik® or any silicone-based products. Certain household cleaners, powdered abrasives, steel wool, industrial cleaners, dry cleaning fluids and lacquer solvents can cause damage and discoloration. DO NOT use these cleaners.

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Nautique 100077, V-Drive, 216, 200 manual Care of Metal, Care of Glass, Vinyl Maintenance Cleaning