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CHOOSING THE RIGHT RESIN - POLYESTER RESIN

Polyester Resin is a liquid which when the catalyst is added, will cure to a solid. It has been specially formulated to cure at room temperature. The hardener, usually MEKP (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide) is added to begin the curing process. When polyester resin “cures”, it goes through a polymerization process. This process brings it from a liquid state to a solid state. The “polymerization” involved is the connecting of molecules in a grid pattern, which is permanent and results in the resin going from liquid to solid (hard). The MEKP hardener begins this process. Always consult the manufacturer’s instructions for mixing the correct proportions of resin to hardener. Factors that will affect the hardening time and working time are temperature, thickness of the application, quantities of resin mixed per batch, humidity and outdated product beyond 1 year shelf life. Read the rest of this entry »

Installing your Boat Guard cover:
1. Carefully unpack your cover, keeping cover free of dirt and other contaminants in case you need to return the cover for a different size.
2. Place cover over your boat; easiest way is for two people to unfold the cover while draping it over the boat from bow to stern.
3. Once placed over the entire boat be sure the cover you have chosen is the correct size for your boat. The cover should be large enough to cover the boat down to the rub-rail all around the boat.
4. The bow/or stern of the cover has an opening in the hem that allows the shock cord to be tightened. Tighten the cord in the hem of cover securely, tie off and trim ecess, cover should fit snuggly against hull. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Use Your Boat Guard SST Boat Cover

USE AND CARE
Before covering your boat.
1. Remove or firmly tie down detachable accessories, such as auxiliary motors, ladders, spotlights, navigation lights, ski brackets, etc.
2. Pad sharp edges, corners, or projections. The easiest way, is to wrap old towels or pieces of carpeting over and around protrusions. If necessary these pads can be taped firmly in place. Read the rest of this entry »

Installing your cover:
1. Carefully unpack your cover, keeping cover free of dirt and other contaminants in case you need to return the cover for a different size.
2. Place cover over your boat; easiest way is for two people to unfold the cover while draping it over the boat from bow to stern.
3. Once placed over the entire boat be sure the cover you have chosen is the correct size for your boat. The cover should be large enough to cover the boat down to the rub-rail all around the boat.
4. An adjustable support pole is included with the cover. This pole should be placed under the cover - located to best support any excess material and provide a “tenting” effect, to allow water to run off, rather than pool. Observe your cover and reposition to best serve this function.
5. The bow of the cover has an opening that allows the shock-cord to be tightened. Simply pull the cord from both directions in the hem; tie off and remove excess. The amount of tightening depends on the fit of the cover to your boat and your preference. Increased tightening will insure that the cover fits snuggly against the hull and is used in mooring applications. A looser adjustment is sometimes preferred in a storage application.
6. (8) Polypro Webbing Tie-Down straps are included with the cover. These should be used to secure your cover to the trailer at each of the tie-down buckle assembly areas on the cover. See instructions and illustration below. Read the rest of this entry »

BoatGuard Rainbreaker Boat Covers are not intended for trailering applications: DO NOT TRAILER YOUR BOAT WITH A RAINBREAKER COVER IN PLACE.

Installing your cover:
1. Carefully unpack your cover, keeping cover free of dirt and other contaminants in case you need to return the cover for a different size.
2. Place cover over your boat; easiest way is for two people to unfold the cover while draping it over the boat from bow to stern.
3. Once placed over the entire boat be sure the cover you have chosen is the correct size for your boat. The cover should be large enough to cover the boat down to the rub-rail all around the boat.
4. The bow of the cover has an opening that allows the shock-cord to be tightened. Simply pull the cord from both directions in the hem; tie off and remove excess. The amount of tightening depends on the fit of the cover to your boat and your preference. Increased tightening will insure that the cover fits snuggly against the hull and is used in mooring applications. A looser adjustment is sometimes preferred in a storage application.
5. Heavier duty tie down cord is included with the cover. Use this to secure the cover to your trailer at each of the webbing tie-down loops sewn into the hem.

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All You’ll Ever Want to Know About Boat Covers

All Trailerite Boat Covers are specially designed and built to withstand the rigors of the road. It takes and exceptional cover to endure the punishment of the highway trailer. Survivability on the road goes way beyond providing quality materials and workmanship. Most boat covers fail because of an improper fit and the inability to be properly tied down. Loose fitting covers can literally shake themselves to pieces. In the end, the mark of a true road warrior depends on the covers fit and its ability to be tied down extra tight. Trailerite Semi-Custom Boat Covers and Custom Boat Covers both score high marks across the board in quality, fit design, and trailerability.

USE AND CARE
Before covering your boat.
1. Remove or firmly tie down detachable accessories, such as auxiliary motors, ladders, spotlights, navigation lights, ski brackets, etc.
2. Pad sharp edges, corners, or projections. The easiest way, is to wrap old towels or pieces of carpeting over and around protrusions. If necessary these pads can be taped firmly in place. Read the rest of this entry »

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Fiberglass Bottomkote Classic is a hard modified epoxy, fast dry antifouling paint with clean stable colors that has been developed to provide effective season-long protection on all power and sail boats. The fast dry formula allows it to be painted and launched in the same day. Fiberglass Bottomkote Classic is recommended for use on the underwater areas of fiberglass, wood and properly primed metal (except aluminum) boat hulls. It can be used in fresh, salt and brackish waters.
* Proven, all purpose antifouling protection
* Fast Dry formula
* Overcoats most existing bottom paints (see www.yachtpaint.com - Antifouling Compatibility) Read the rest of this entry »

JABSCO PORTA QUICK OIL CHANGER (Model 17800-Series)

1. Run the engine approximately 5 minutes to heat oil (minimum oil temperature 140 Deg. F; maximum 185 Deg. F), then shut off engine prior to oil removal.

2. Push the 1/2″ suction hose onto the pump inlet hose fitting. Position one hose clamp on the end and tighten to secure the hose to the hose barb.

3. If using the 1/4″ dipstick probe (instead of the Female Garden Hose Connector), insert the probe into the 1/4″ x 1/2″ (approximately 1″ long) rubber bushing until the end of the probe and the bushing are flush with each other. Slide the hose clamp over the end of the 1/2″ hose and position the end of the plastic probe, with bushing attached, in the end of the suction hose. Slide the hose clamp to a position where it will be approximately centered over the probe/ hose bushing, and with a pair of pliers, squeeze it together very tightly to affect a positive airtight seal. If using the Female Garden Hose Fitting, install it onto the end of the 1/2″ suction hose by inserting the 1/2″ barb fitting into the hose and secure it by screwing together the two halves of the plastic clamp on the hose at the position of the barb.

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1) Warm up the oil by running the engine. This will allow the contaminates to mix and suspend in the oil. Remove the dipstick.
Note: If the dipstick can’t be held comfortably in your hands, then the oil is too hot. Wait a bit!
Insert the extractor tube into the dipstick pipe until it reaches the bottom of the oil pan. Firmly place the tube cap onto the container.

2) Attach the pump to the top of the container.

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How to Use the Pela 650 and the Pela 14K
1) Warm up the oil by running the engine. This will allow the contaminates to mix and to suspend in the oil. Remove the dipstick.
Note: If you can’t hold the dipstick comfortably in your hands, then the oil is too hot! Wait for the oil to cool off a bit.2) Select and insert the appropriate diameter extraction tube into the dipstick pipe until it touches the bottom of the oil pan. Connect the main tube to the top of the unit and to the extraction tube.

3) Pump the handle 4 to 15 times in a row to start the vacuum. The unit will extract the oil automatically. Continuous pumping is not required.

4) After all the oil has been extracted, press the release valve located at the top of the unit for 5 seconds. Remove the main tube. When pouring the oil into a container, hold the pump as in the photo and pour gently. Bring the used oil to a recycling depot.

Pela 14 K

Pela 650

The information provided here has been reproduced courtesy of Pela Products. Wholesale Marine reproduced this information on 10/08/08.