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4.3.2. Sails
It is important to avoid luffing, fluttering or flogging, in order to conserve the strength and shape
of the sails.
Wear is a further problem. The first priority is to avoid any kind of chafing wherever possible.
Where chafe is unavoidable it must be limited as much as possible. Check your boat thoroughly
for unprotected pins, sharp ends of fittings, exposed screw heads, etc...
Where contact is expected, for example where the sail may push against the spreaders, it is
important that measures are taken to protect the appropriate areas of the sail with self adhesive
protection material (spreader patches). Spreader tips and stanchion tops must be protected with
plastic or leather guards or tape.
Sails are sensitive to UV light and should always be covered, when not in use.
If the sails are not needed they should be kept dry, salt free and loosely folded in their sail bags.
Avoid repeated flaking of the sails always in the same folds. Most sails live longer when they are
rolled up and stored in long bag.
4.4. Painting
The underwater-part of your yacht can be protected by a paint system of several coats. The last
coat is the antifouling which needs to be inspected and re-coated in regular intervals. If possible,
do not alter the painting system if the compatibility of the systems is unknown.
Dispose of the abrasive dust according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The varnish inside the boat only needs to be reworked or renewed if damaged. If you have any
questions concerning the coatings, contact the dealer or the yard.
4.5. Wear and spare parts
Should the boat be damaged, only use original parts or components of the same quality if
possible. This applies mainly to parts which have to stand certain stresses, e.g. parts of the
rigging, deck equipment etc.
Your dealer can help you in this respect.
4.6. Repairs
Repairs on the hull, drive systems, rigging and sails should be performed by a specialist
company, because they have the required technical equipment and special knowledge of how to
return to you a high quality boat after a repair. This applies to damages of the structure, in
particular.
Your dealer will support you and can name specialist companies able to perform expertly repairs.
4.7. Inspection of units and systems
The reliable functioning of the individual systems is important for save operation the boat. Check
equipment and systems regularly for their operational readiness. For this purpose, use the
manual and/or the enclosed operating instructions.
All through hull systems below the waterline are secured with double hose clamps. Check them
regularly for a tight fit.
The steering system is of a high material standard and requires little maintenance. Clean the
steering system regularly with fresh water and polish the steering pedestal with car wax at least
twice a year. Periodically check the mounting of the bolts, nuts, drag links and the tension of wire
or chain.
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