Sea Ray Sport Series User manual

Canvas
Installation & Care
For Sport Boats &
Sport Cruisers
The Standard of Excellence
TM

Canvas
Installation & Care
For Sport Boats &
Sport Cruisers
The Standard of Excellence
TM
Thank you for purchasing your new
Sea Ray boat. We are proud to be part of your
boating experience. This guide is provided to
help you with all of your canvas installation
needs. Please remember to place your Canvas
Handbook in a convenient place on your
vessel. In addition, check www.searay.com
periodically for changes and updates. The
following are a few reminders.
• Be sure to follow installation sequences for
ease of installation and to ensure a proper fit.
• When using your Canvas Handbook please
note that by each section you will find one
or two figures. One figure indicates a
single person installation whereas two
figures indicates a two person installation.
•Do not allow a clear vinyl surface to come
in contact with itself or other clear vinyl
during storage. A non-vinyl protective layer
is recommended to avoid discoloration or
clouding.

Sea Ray Boats, 2600 Sea Ray Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37914.
For information call 1-800-SRBOATS or fax [phone].
Internet address: http://www.searay.com

Sea Ray Canvas Care
Care, Cleaning and General
Information For Your Sea Ray Canvas
The boat top and other canvas items supplied on your
Sea Ray®boat are manufactured from top quality
materials to provide you with years of trouble-free
service. The following information on the care, cleaning
and proper storage of the fabrics and fasteners that
make up your marine canvas is being provided to help
you maintain appearance and ease of operation.
Installing or removing canvas is easier while the boat is
docked. Not all water and weather conditions allow for
stability during the process. We recommend that two or more
people be available to make these tasks safer and easier.
Characteristics
Sunbrella®
1. Sunbrella is made from 100% acrylic fiber and is
thermoplastic or heat sensitive. Do not subject to
excessive heat as the fabric will shrink.
2. Sunbrella is a woven fabric. Even though it is
treated with a water repellency some “misting”
through the fabric is typical.
3. With new canvas, the greatest potential for
leakage is through the sewn seams. Because
Sunbrella and the long-term thread used are
synthetic, the holes created by sewing will not
swell up and seal when exposed to water as
cotton does. Usually the movement of the fabric
in use will move the fibers enough to seal the
holes. You may apply a couple of light coats of
“303 High Tech Fabric Guard” to the seams to
speed up this process.
4. When the canvas is new, the fit will normally be
tight. It is designed this way because Sunbrella
stretches as it ages. The initial tight fit allows for
a suitable fit for the life of the canvas.
5. The fit with Sunbrella will vary in the heat, cold and rain.
Sea MarkTM
Sea Mark is a very water-resistant fabric that eliminates
the “misting” that is common with Sunbrella. Other
characteristics are similar to that of Sunbrella.
Cleaning Instructions
General cleaning of fabric and clear vinyl components.
1. Clean regularly. Fabric may be cleaned without
being removed from the framework.
2. Brush off any loose dirt. Use a soft cloth on clear
vinyl parts.
3. Hose down.
4. Clean with a mild soap, such as Ivory Snow®, Dreft®or
Woolite®, in lukewarm water (no more than 100º F).
DO NOT USE DETERGENTS! DO NOT USE CHEMICALS
ON CLEAR VINYL!
5. Allow soap to soak in then rinse thoroughly.
6. Air dry.
7. DO NOT STEAM PRESS.
8. DO NOT DRY IN ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYERS.
9. USING HARSH CHEMICALS MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

For Stubborn Stains (Sunbrella)
1. For stubborn stains, soak the fabric for approximately
twenty minutes in a solution of no more than 1/2 cup
(4 oz.) of bleach and 1/4 cup (2 oz.) of natural soap per
each gallon of lukewarm water (no more than 100º F).
2. Rinse the fabric thoroughly in cold water. Several
rinses may be necessary. Failure to remove all
soap can cause deterioration of sewing threads
and prohibit the fabric from being properly retreated.
3. Allow the fabric to air dry completely.
4. Retreat the fabric. Water and stain repellency may be
impaired by this method of cleaning. Apply an air curing
retreatment such as “303 High Tech Fabric Guard.”
5. Sunbrella may be dry cleaned but “303 High Tech Fabric
Guard” must be applied to the fabric after dry cleaning.
Care and Storage Tips
1. After each use, especially in saltwater areas, rinse
canvas completely with freshwater.
2. Rinse and wipe dry all exposed metal components
to maintain appearance and working order.
3. Never store canvas wet or in an unventilated, moist area.
4. A disinfectant spray may be applied to clean, dry
fabric to help with mildew problems.
5. Handle the clear vinyl carefully. It is soft and very
prone to scratching. To keep the vinyl soft and flexible,
regularly apply a UV screening agent such as “303
Protectant.” Do not fold. (See “Clear Vinyl Storage.”)
6. Your Top, Side Curtains, Aft Curtain and Camper sets
are designed and intended for short-term use only.
Do not use for storage.
7. Under no circumstances should the boat be towed
with the boat top open in the upright position.
8. Zip carefully without forcing. When zippers are new
they can be a little difficult to zip. They will loosen up
with use. A zipper lubricant may be used to help new
zippers as well as maintaining long trouble-free service.
A zipper is most vulnerable when attaching the pulls.
Use care when starting a zipper to prevent damage.
9. Never remove canvas by pulling roughly on one edge of
the material. To prevent damage to the fabric, fasteners
should be unsnapped as close to the button as possible.
If the snaps become difficult to unsnap, the action can be
lowered by using one of the lubricants made for snaps
and zippers or products such as Vaseline®, Chapstick®,
etc. Care must be taken that the lubricant used does
not stain the canvas or other surfaces it may contact.
WARNING: Carbon Monoxide
All engines produce Carbon Monoxide. Operating your
vessel with the canvas package installed can
increase the risk of dangerous Carbon Monoxide
fumes accumulating in and around the vessel. Sea Ray
advises against running the boat with the canvas up,
unless proper flow-through ventilation is established.
Use extreme caution and watch for anyone having
symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. REFER
TO YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL AND OTHER MATERIAL
SUPPLIED IN YOUR OWNER’S PACKET.
For boats with Carbon Monoxide monitors installed,
always ensure these are working properly.