Elan E4 - Covering; Cushions; Interior; 11 Product End-Of-Life Disposal

ELAN E4 – Owner's manual
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stains. If you find any damage, bring the sail to a sail-maker for a detailed inspection and
repair.
10.9. COVERING
It is much better to store a sailing yacht under cover than to leave it exposed to the weather
conditions. The teak and gelcoat will fare far better during the winter and the boat will not
be exposed to the pressure of the freezing water, a common cause of gelcoat stress cracks.
10.10. CUSHIONS
Remove the cushions from the boat for winterization, let them dry out and store them in a
dry place.
10.11. INTERIOR
Make sure that the interior is well ventilated. Open all the lockers, covers and doors to allow
for adequate air circulation.
11. PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL
Prior the boat disposal (after end-of-life cycle) the owner needs to identify all legal
requirements that are applicable to this environment aspect. Since our boats are generally
sold worldwide, this may include:
• National and international legal requirements;
• State / provincial / department legal requirements;
• Local government legal requirements.
Your sailing boat is a highly complex product, with many different sub-systems and installed
sub-products, therefore we suggest contacting applicable authorities for further
information.
Additional special care needs to be taken for more aggressive items, such as batteries, fuels
and cooling agents, engine fluids etc., which should be disposed according to the suppliers
instructions.
In some areas boat disposal companies are also available, which will help you to dispose a
product in a right and environment friendly way.