SPRING CLEANING
EXTERIOR:
Wash and wax the boat (do not wax the non-skid areas).
Waxing is not needed, if the boat was waxed just before the winter storage.
INTERIOR:
Clean the boat everywhere.
ANTIFOULING:
Main hull. First wash the bottom of the boat with freshwater. If necessary, high-
pressure wash. Let it dry out and apply antifouling with a lacquer roll – maybe
sand the antifouling surface first.
This information does not apply for boats with Coppercoat.
The centerboard normally has enough antifouling for the first 3 to 4 seasons. You
will then have to lift the boat with a crane, to clean and antifoul the centerboard.
Coppercoat only needs high-pressure cleaning, and if the boat stays in the water,
clean the Copper coat surface 2 or 3 times a year by hand with e.g., a sponge to
clean pots. Use the green “sanding” part on the sponge or sandpaper grit 180 or
finer.
BLOCKS, BATTEN CARS ETC.:
It is recommended that all blocks, batten cars are greased with Teflon type spray
or e.g., the best is Mc-Lube from Harken.
Wash and rinse the batten cars well, incl. the mast track.
MAST, BOOM, SPREADERS ETC.:
Mast, boom, and head foil must be washed and cleaned. If you do not
immediately succeed in cleaning the aluminum, you can use rubber compound
polish cream.
CLEANING UP FOR THE WINTER
You are recommended to wash the boat completely clean, wax and polish all
surfaces except the non-skid areas and not inside the boat. But only wax if you
have like + 10 degrees Celsius.
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