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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The best way to clean your canoe is to wash it with lukewarm water and mild soap. Do not use harsh
abrasives. Regular cleaning will keep your canoe looking like new. Never attempt to paint the canoe
because it will not stick to the hull. If the aluminum gunnels oxidize from exposure, occasionally clean
them with a good aluminum cleaner / polish.
/ Caution must be used if you decide to use a pressure washer to clean your canoe.
/ Never use the pressure washer inside your canoe as it could damage accessories and stickers.
/ Only use a pressure washer on the hull below the water line.
/ Always use widest setting on the jet spray.
STORAGE
/ The best way to store your canoe is to simply set it on a flat surface. Never store it on sawhorses.
/ If outdoors, cover it with a tarpaulin.
/ Do not leave straps or ropes tightly wound around the hull for any extended period of time,
especially in warmer weather.
/ The hull surface, much as the exterior finish of a car, will better retain its appearance if not exposed
to the sun while in long-term storage.
CAUTION
Gravel and small rocks tend to accumulate beneath the keelson. Unless removed, these small rocks can
wear a hole in the hull. As often as possible, turn the boat on its side and while pushing the bottom away
from keelson wash out any rocks or gravel.
SQUARE BACK CANOES
Some water may accumulate between the hull and liner due to paddling, or rain.
This is not a defect. To drain, tip the canoe on its bow.
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