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Maintenance of stainless steel parts
Thecorrosionresistanceofstainlesssteelttingsisbasedontheirabilitytoconstituteathinskintogetherwiththe
air,whichconstitutesapositiveelectricalpotential.SpecialistscallitCR-passivated(CRstandsforchrome).But
chrome is negative and a bit less noble than iron in the electrochemical series. If this thin protection skin is damaged
the stainless CR gets reactive and less noble than pure chrome. The corrosion then starts.
Wereyoueverannoyedbytheselittlebrownspotsonthettings?Theyarecausedbyyingrustorparticlesofiron
scale,whicharecontainedintheairandnearbigtowns.Assoonastheyingrustsettlesontotheprotectivelayerof
thestainlesssteel,itdestroystheCR-passivityveryaggressivelyandfast.
Stainlesssteelonlystaysshiny,ifyoucareaboutit.Rinsetherailstanchions,pulpitsandpushpitsandallstainless
ttingsthoroughlytoo,ifyouarerinsingandcleaningyourboatwithfreshwater.Freshwaterwillrinseawaythesalt,
rustandyingrust,theprotectivecoatwillbe„ventilated“andmayplayitsroleinprotectingthematerial.
Ifyourttingsalreadydisplaythebrownspots,youmayusemostofallthemetalcleanersavailableonthemarket,
totakecareofthestainlesssteelttings.Youmayalsousethesamepolishyouuseforthehull.
Sails
The sails are made of Dacron. This material is very robust and resistant. Thus the sails keep their shape for a very
longtime.Inspectallyourrunningandstandingriggingcarefullyforsharpedges,splints,protrudingendsofwire
and the like since laminated cloth is especially sensitive against chafe. Those parts of the cloth that can chafe at
spreaders or shrouds should be protected on both sides by applying self-adhesive tape locally. The same is true for
thefootofthesailifchangattherails.
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Notes and for your information
» Please remember: Damage to the cloth is mainly due to incorrect treatment or handling.
Especiallyifyouletitap,exposeittoUVradiationconstantlyorstoreitimproperly.
» If you have any quieries on handling sails do not hesitate to contact the manufacturer or
your sailmaker
» Neverremovetrackslidingcarswithballbearingsfromthetrackscarelessly.Alwaysuse
sheet tracks with end stops.
Paints
Concerningadviceregardingpaints,askyourservicepartnerortheyard.Bestresultsaregivenifyoustaywithinone
paint system.
Parts subject to wear and tear
Please buy and install only genuine spare parts. For any advice call your dealer.
Whenever you need spare parts and genuine parts are not available then the working load are a safe indication to
ascertain the right replacement.
Repairs
Repairsofthehullanddeckstructures(polyestersolidlaminateandpolyestersandwichlaminate)maybecarriedout
byaprocientboatbuilderadoptingthegeneralrulesfortheprocessingofpolyesterresin.Theinteriorconstruction
has been designed in order to be disassembled to reach almost every location of the boat. With regard to the technical
equipmentdonothesitatetocontactacertiedspecialist.Yourdealerwillbehappytoassisthereaswell.