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410 Convertible

DO NOT WAX NONSKID AREAS AS THIS COULD

MAKE THEM SLIPPERY AND CONSEQUENTLY

INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.

Stainless Steel Hardware

When using the boat in saltwater, the hardware should be

washed with soap and water after each use. When a boat is

used in a corrosive environment such as saltwater, water with a

high sulfur content, or polluted water, the stainless steel will pe-

riodically develop surface rust stains. This is perfectly normal

under these conditions. The stainless can normally be cleaned

and protected by using a high quality boat or automotive wax

or a commercial metal cleaner and protectant.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY

ABRASIVE MATERIALS SUCH AS SANDPAPER,

BRONZE WOOL, OR STEEL WOOL BE USED ON

STAINLESS STEEL. DAMAGE TO THE HARDWARE

WILL RESULT.

Anodized Aluminum Surfaces

Anodized aluminum should be washed periodically with soap

and water to keep it clean. If the boat is used in saltwater or

polluted water, the aluminum should be washed with soap and

water after each use. Saltwater allowed to remain on anodized

aluminum will penetrate the anodized coating and attack the

aluminum.

Hardtops with anodized aluminum frames, bimini tops and

towers with canvas and/or ﬁberglass tops require special at

tention to the anodized aluminum just below the top. This

area is subject to salt build up from salty condensation and

sea spray. It is also frequently overlooked when the boat is

washed and will not be rinsed by the rain. Consequently, the

aluminum just below the top is more likely to become pitted

than the exposed aluminum on the structure. Make sure the

aluminum in this area is washed frequently with soap and water

and rinsed thoroughly. Pay particular attention to places where

the top material and lacing contact the frame. Once a month

coat the entire frame with a metal protector made for anodized

aluminum to protect against pitting and corrosion caused by

the harsh effects of salt water.

ONE DRAWBACK TO METAL PROTECTORS IS

THAT THEY CAN MAKE THE METAL SLIPPERY.

THEREFORE, METAL PROTECTORS SHOULD

NOT BE USED ON TOWER LADDERS, STEERING

WHEELS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE A GOOD

GRIP AND SURE FOOTING IS IMPORTANT.

Stains can be removed anodized aluminum with a metal pol-

ish or ﬁne polishing compound. To minimize corrosion, use

a caulking compound or teﬂon based sealer to bed hardware

and fasteners mounted to aluminum fabrications. If the anod-

ized coating is badly scratched it can be touched up with paint.

With proper care, anodized aluminum will provide many years

of service.

Note: You should contact Albemarle Customer Service

before making any modiﬁcations to aluminum

fabrications. Unauthorized modiﬁcations can void

the warranty.

Powder Coated Aluminum

Powder coated aluminum should be washed periodically with

soap and water to keep it clean. If the boat is used in saltwater

or polluted water, the aluminum should be washed with soap

and water after each use. Saltwater allowed to remain on

powder coated aluminum will penetrate the coating and attack

the aluminum, usually around fasteners and hardware mounted

to the aluminum.

Pay special attention to the area just below the top. This area is

subject to salt build up from salty condensation and sea spray.

It is also frequently overlooked when the boat is washed and

will not be rinsed by the rain. Consequently, the powder coat

ing near fasteners and hardware mounted just below the top is

more likely to be attacked by the salt and become corroded than

the exposed areas on the structure. Make sure the aluminum in

this area is washed frequently with soap and water and rinsed

thoroughly. Pay particular attention to places where the top

material and lacing contact the frame.

Once a month check the entire frame for damaged powder

coating and corrosion around fasteners and hardware. Nicked

or badly scratched powder coating can be sanded and touched

up with enamel paint. Corrosion around fasteners will have

to be sanded, then touched up with paint. The fasteners will

require ﬁber washers and sealing with caulk or a teﬂon based

sealer to isolate the fastener from the aluminum and prevent

damage to the paint or powder coating when the fastener is

installed. Periodically applying automotive or boat wax to

the powder coating will provide additional protection from the

harsh effects of saltwater.

Always repair scratches, nicks and corroded areas in powder

coating as soon as possible. Corrosion left unaddressed will

lift the powder coating allowing moisture to travel between

the power coating and the aluminum causing the corrosion to

spread below the coating and damage the aluminum.

If excessive chipping and peeling occurs, it could be an indica

tion of an electrical fault in the boat or aluminum fabrication.

You should contact a qualiﬁed marine electrician to inspect

your boat immediately and correct the problem if you suspect

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