Interior cleaning

[Gordon Whitney]

I brought my boat out of storage from a heated storage facility this spring and when I uncovered it to clean it I noticed discoloration on a couple of the seats. Not sure if there is any way to correct this. Has anyone experienced this with the Simtex upholstery? Additionally what’s the best way to clean the Bimini? Are the safe to put in a washing machine?

 

[Jack M]

Here is a link to the Simtex cleaning instructions.
You can also call them 800 247 9901 ( Spradling )

Simtex Cleaning Instructions ( 5/24/22 )

club.benningtonmarine.com

 

[Gordon Whitney]

Jack,
Thank you for the info. Haven’t had any issues with our interior until brining it out from storage this spring. Hoping I don’t have to replace those pieces.

 

[Jack M]

If cleaning doesnt help ,and you are the original owner it "could " be covered under warranty depending on what may have caused it .

 

[Gordon Whitney]

Will try to clean it first. Unfortunately we aren’t the original owner. Bought the boat used from a Bennington dealer with less than 25 hours on it.

 

[Jack M]

Won't hurt to ask your dealer if you can't get it clean.
Did you / dealer transfer the warranty?

 

[Gordon Whitney]

Yes they did transfer the warranty to us.

 

[Jack M]

Here is a copy of the warranty statement.

 

[Vikingstaff]

There is a chance that the discoloration will go away with a good amount of direct sunlight exposure as well. This can sometimes take care of certain types of discoloration with boat seating and cover contact from storage in the off season. That said, I have typically heard of this being more of a thing with older style marine vinyl fabrics. Anyway, if cleaning doesn’t help, maybe trying to see if it goes away with sunlight exposure.