Camanos 31 Owner's Handbook Manual - page 15
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Whenever you drill a hole in the hull, i.e., when fitting canvas, etc., always be sure to seal the hole in
order to prevent water getting into the core of the structure.
Gelcoat Repairs
It seems that no matter how hard you try, you cannot avoid scratche s to the gelcoat. Fortunately,
repairing these blemishes is not all that difficult. Each boat is shipped with a can of gelcoat which
should be stored out of direct light at a cool, constant temperature. It will have a shelf life of about a
year. It is important to remember that the gelcoat is not simply painted on over the scratch or nick. It
must be mixed with a catalyst, applied to the surface and allowed to cure and then sanded down to a
finish. The sanding is done with a block with progressively finer grits of sandpaper starting at about
180 to take it flush to the surface and then progressing through about 200 grit stages before ending
with about 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Once it is sanded down it can be finished with polishing
compound and a thorough waxing. If you are not familiar with the process, however, it might be best
to hire a professional and get him to show you the catalyzing and sanding procedure so that you will be
well prepared for any future attempts.
Windows and Plastic
Windows seem to be particularly difficult to clean and keep clean in a marine environment. It doesn't
seem that products such as Windex do all that much. Methyl hydrate in a spray bottle sometimes
works. It is probably best, however, to use a mild soap solution on the windows and clean it off well
when you have finished. When you are out cruising, it might be easiest to remove salt spray from the
windows by rinsing them with fresh water rather than trying to use some cleaner.
There are some good products around for cleaning plastic, the bridge windscreen for example, and one
in particular is Novus Plastic Polish No. 1, which can be obtained from most plastic supply, stores.
Alternately, your dealer can recommend a product that works well in your area.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Every Camano comes complete with manuals that cover every piece of equipment on board. That
includes the engine. Please read the engine manual, especially the regular maintenance part to
determine exactly what the manufacturer recommends. What we are including here is a suggestion
about scheduled maintenance that might be of some help in the practicalities of operating and
maintaining your boat.
NOTE: The engine must be serviced and inspected by an authorized Volvo dealer betwe en the
first 20 and 50 hours of operation in order to validate the warranty.
Daily Check
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Engine oil level
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Coolant
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Sea water filter Bilge for oil or water
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Racor filter bowl for water