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more rapid the attack. To minimize the corrosion problem, use a good qual-
ity caulking compound when mounting non-aluminum fixtures and
hardware to aluminum. An aluminum boat should never be used as the
ground wire for electrical circuiting. Electrical equipment should be
completely insulated from the aluminum boat to eliminate electrolytic
action.
Salt Water Use
Your Pontoon can be used in saltwater with the following preparation and
maintenance.
PREPARATION:
1. If you plan to use your boat in saltwater you must have all portions of the
boat that will be submerged painted with an approved aluminum anti-
fouling paint. This service is provided by your dealer or by someone recom-
mended by your dealer. There is an extra charge for this service.
2. In some cases you may need to have zinc anodes added to your boat to
prevent electrolysis. Electrolysis is a deterioration of the metal caused by
stray electrical current interacting with the saltwater. Ask your dealer
whether he recommends zinc anodes. There is an extra charge for this
service.
3. If you trailer your boat on a trailer that carries the boat on bunks
ANTIFOULING PAINT on the bottom of the pontoons must be applied to be
sure that the pontoons have a barrier between them and the bunks. The
application of anti-fouling paint is a service provided by your dealer or by
someone recommended by your dealer. There is an extra charge for this
service.
MAINTENANCE:
1. After each use the entire boat must be washed down with freshwater to
remove salt deposits. Allow the boat to dry before covering it with the
mooring or seat covers.
2. Cover your boat WHEN DRY with seat covers or a mooring cover to keep
salt and dirt off of your boat. Since most salt water areas are very humid
and hot it is imperative that the boat be dry before it is covered. If you cover
it wet you WILL see mildew develop.
3. If you Trailer you MUST flush the saltwater from in between the bunks
and the pontoons. This does not prevent corrosion if no antifouling paint is
applied.
4. A yearly inspection for corrosion or deterioration of the electrical
connections is recommended. Avalon & Tahoe does NOT warrant saltwater
corrosion.
Some dealers add additional saltwater resistant materials to our boats to
make them even better suited for saltwater use. These specially equipped
models may have a sticker called "Saltwater Series." However this does
not make them saltwater proof nor keep salt water from affecting them to
some degree. Even these models must have all of the above described
