7.3 Notes for sunny conditions for Black OPS boats

The boat requires special attention when it is used in hot and sunny conditions.

In the construction of our boats, we use a high quality Premium Topcoat yacht paint for aesthetic high gloss finish and durability.

If you have selected this coating in a dark color, such as Gunmetal Grey or similar, it is of paramount importance that you are aware of certain maintenance considerations when using your boat in high temperature, high UV or environments exposed to extreme direct sunlight.

Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in negative issues experienced on board as also voiding parts of the warranty of the boat.

Prolonged conditions of the boat being exposed to direct sunlight upon dark painted surfaces should be avoided as much as possible and care should be taken in environments where ambient temperatures regularly exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), areas near the equator, or where UV radiation is considered strong.

Potential negative impacts in such conditions may include:

  • Comfort onboard due to raised ambient temperatures of dark painted surfaces

  • Raise of surface temperature on dark painted surfaces to uncomfortable levels

  • Decreased air conditioning capacity (if installed)

  • Efficiency of refrigerators onboard may be limited, which may cause higher power consumption

In the most extreme conditions, skin burns may result from direct contact with painted surfaces.

Protecting

When the boat is left stationary for a period more than 24 hours, the boat must be protected with the provided Planofil UV protective covers in high temperature conditions stated above.

We recommend that the boat is covered at all times when not in use.

Potential risks if these conditions are not adhered to may include (but are not limited to):

  • Damage, cracks, blisters, scratches of fading of the coating and painted surfaces.

  • Increased maintenance costs.

  • Color change in seating and upholstery materials.

  • Deformation or cracks in hatches, bonding areas of deck and hull, carbon fibre and console parts.

  • In worst cases, GRP top surface layer delamination.

Any damage or injuries resulting from failures to undertake the outlined maintenance and precautions, or issues that could have been avoided, are not covered under warranty.