Covers

[Phil Nersessian]

I am hoping to care for the 20 odd covers that came with my 2016 Cutwater 30 for the outside seating,windows, doors,command bridge, etc.. does anyone know what fabric they use? is it Sunbrella? Also what do people use to care for all the wood inside the cabin. I don't know if Pledge is appropriate. Thank You, Phil

 

[bevis]

we use teak oil for the inside wood on R31 works great

 

[Champ]

I am hoping to care for the 20 odd covers that came with my 2016 Cutwater 30 for the outside seating,windows, doors,command bridge, etc.. does anyone know what fabric they use? is it Sunbrella? Also what do people use to care for all the wood inside the cabin. I don't know if Pledge is appropriate. Thank You, Phil

You just spent a minimum of $300,000 for your new Cutwater. I bet your dealer or the factory would be happy to give you all the answers to any questions you may have!

 

[Scuffy]

I use Starbrite Teak oil on our Tugs interior. I dump some on a rag and smear it on like I know what I'm doing.

 

[Two killicks]

I use teak oil as well, and like the smell of it that last for days.

 

[Red Raven]

In our tug (R27) there are two types of teak surfaces. Unsealed (oiled) and sealed. You can tell which is which by the sheen on the surface and whether there is exposed grain or not. All surfaces in the head are sealed. The tables are sealed but the midship cabin cover is not. You can also tell by feel. For the sealed surfaces Pledge or a similar product is fine but I would not recommend teak oil as the sealed surfaces will feel oily. For the unsealed surfaces teak oil is the way to go.

I grew up in a family with lots of Danish teak furniture and was on the receiving end of many lectures from my father on the proper care for teak furniture. 😀

 

[Phil Nersessian]

Great! Thanks for the info everyone!

 

[Gin]

Looks like you are also asking about fabric covers. I think the factory uses Sunbrella, or if not Sunbrella, probably an equivalent. Sunbrella's website has good info about cleaning (yes, you can use bleach). Here's part of what it advices:

General Or Light Cleaning

To clean Sunbrella while still on a boat, follow these simple steps:

Brush off loose dirt.
Hose down.
Prepare a cleaning solution of water and mild soap such as Woolite or Dawn dishwashing liquid.
Use a soft bristle brush to clean.
Allow cleaning solution to soak into the fabric.
Rinse thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.
Air dry.
May not require re-treatment depending on the age of the fabric.
If stubborn stains persist, you can use a diluted bleach/soap mixture for spot cleaning of mildew. For roof run-off or other similar stains a strong degreaser may be required.

See our Stain Chart for specifc recommendations.

Heavy Cleaning For Stubborn Stains And Mildew

Sunbrella fabrics do not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other foreign substances that are not removed from the fabric. To clean stubborn stains:

Prepare a solution of 1 cup of bleach and one fourth cup mild soap per gallon of clean water.
Allow mixture to soak into fabric for up to 15 minutes.
Blot stain with a sponge or clean towel.
Note: This step should be avoided when cleaning the coated side (Back side) of Sunbrella Plus, Supreme, or Clarity.
Rinse thoroughly until all soap residue is removed.
Air dry.

When you give those fabrics a good cleaning, you need to retreat with a water repellency product. Sunbrella's advice on that is:

Retreating Sunbrella Fabrics

Sunbrella fabrics are treated with a proprietary water and stain repellent finish that is designed to last for several years, but may require replenishing after a thorough cleaning. Glen Raven® recommends 303® Fabric Guard™, available in the United States, and Tex’Aktiv, available internationally.

Hope that helps.

- Gini

 

[Phil Nersessian]

Thanks Gini, Kind of thought it might be Sunbrella or equvilent but wasn't sure!

 

[coreychamness]

i used to use the Pledge orange stuff but concluded after a year or two that the Starbrite teak oil works better. In general I think the worst enemy of the covers outside is the winter. Other than that they rinse off very well.

Corey