D E H L E R 3 4
Metallic parts may only be cleaned with metal polish. Please note that aluminium parts are
anodised and must not be treated with scratching or polishing agents.
Washdown the windlass and anchor chain regularly with fresh water.
If the boat is not in use for a long period of time stand the cushions upright. Air the cushions
regularly in the sun.
Defrost the fridge / freezer regularly. If the boat is not in use for a long period of time, open the
doors of the refrigerator / freezer to prevent mold growth.
4.3. Rigging and sails
4.3.1. Rigging
For safely working up the mast, please follow the following safety guidelines:
In the Harbour
Please follow the following safety guidelines: The halyard line should not be clipped into the
Boson’s chair with a shackle, it should be tied in with a knot. (Background: is that it is easier to
see material defects in the rope)
As a safety precaution a second halyard or line must be used. This can be attached to the same
D-ring on the seat, however the risk that material fatigue on the boson’s chair and possible
ripping out of the D-ring is greater. Recommended is a second independent webbing harness be
used where the second halyard or line can be attached. It is very important to note that a
additional chest strap or line be attached to the halyard. An additional line attachment at chest
level will prevent the person from falling/flipping backwards out of the chair.
The person in the Boson’s chair should always hold on to the mast, the stays, or the shrouds.
At Sea
The safety precautions are the same as in the harbour, with the following added precautions. To
avoid a person swinging in the Boson’s chair when grip or hold is lost, secure an extra line to the
chair/webbing that leads down to a secure point on the mast foot with a block. This line can then
be fed from below, once the correct work height has been reach the line can be secured. This
procedure will not eliminate swinging, but can greatly reduce it especially when working very high
on the mast. This extra line down to the deck can also help stabilize someone being lowered that
can no longer hold themselves tight. An extra safety line directly fastened to the mast is
sometimes necessary. However if the person up the mast is knocked unconscious this will hinder
the lowering of that person. These risk should be properly assessed before ascending the mast.
Stainless steel fittings that are tarnished or have a rust film should be polished to maintain their
good properties.
Clean the furlex regularly with fresh water and lubricate the bearing with waterproof furlex grease.
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