Basic Hull Care

From: AJS Tech Staff
Date: 1/7/00

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To avoid oxidation, fading or stains on your craft's hull, wash and wax the craft on a regular basis. Preferably after every ride.

1. Use a mild soap, soft sponge or towel, and plenty of water, pay special attention to areas around the exhaust outlet where stains tend to begin.

2. If your hull is stained and yellow, try a little lubricating spray like WD-40. If the yellow stain persists, try using a fiberglass stain remover found at your local boating supply store. It is important to read the directions prior to use and test the cleaner on a small area of the hull.

3. Once the hull is clean, dry the craft off with a soft towel. This will avoid water spots on the hull. If water spots are a problem, try a water spot remover like Ducky - spray it on wipe it off.

4. Once clean and dry, apply a coat of a quality wax to the entire hull. Watercraft with custom paint should check with the painter for a recommend wax.

4. Make sure to scrub the traction mats with a cleaner such as Comet or Ajax. The best tool to use for this is a toothbrush.

5. If your seat needs cleaning try scrubing gently with very small amount of Comet or Ajax and alot of water.

6. Keep your watercraft covered when stored.

Last changed: September 30, 2009