CURTAINS
Generally the curtains supplied have a content of 77% cotton and 23%
acetate and, therefore, should be dry cleaned.
STOVES
The manufacturer of the stove includes an owner's manual with the
appliance. Read it carefully and make sure that everyone who uses the
stove understands its operation. Remember alcohol fires can be
extinguished with water or Type B fire extinguishers. Kerosene fires
must be extinguished by smothering or with Type B extinguishers.
The following precautions refer to all types of stoves. Refer to the
owner's manual for specific instructions.
1. Never leave lighted stove unattended.
2. Never leave a stove while it is still hot. Remember alcohol can
burn with an almost invisible flame.
3. Always release pressure in the fuel tank when leaving.
4. Close fuel valve (if applicable) in case of emergency.
5. Exercise caution when priming burners. Improper priming is one of
the most common causes of galley fires.
GENERAL
Dirt, hair, etc. should not be washed into the bilge during any cleaning
process as these may plug the bilge pump strainer and prevent it from
functioning when needed. Use a dust pan to collect dirt, etc. when
cleaning the cabin sole of your boat.
Raise covers of lockers when leaving the boat to permit adequate
ventilation and prevent mildew should these contain moisture. Remove
excess moisture which may have collected in lockers with a sponge.
XVII. WINTERIZING
Winterizing your yacht is a relatively simple procedure. The following
instructions apply to a boat being dry stored. If you should decide to
wet store your boat, be sure to take adequate precautions against water
freezing in the engine and plumbing systems on your boat.
BLOCKING THE HULL
A good boat yard is, no doubt, expert at properly supporting the hull.
Check to make sure that the weight of the hull is resting on the keel
with the centerboard fully retracted. The purpose of cradle bulkheads
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