Viper Owner's Manual 48
4.5 Maintenance
As with all equipment, care of your boat will result in better appearance, longer life and a smoother
functioning of all components. Failure to care for your boat properly may void the warranty. Here are
some tips to help you care for your boat
After each use on salt water, rinse off with fresh water paying special attention to blocks and
fittings. On fresh water traces of mud or algae can appear, rinsing this off is always a good idea.
Keep the centerboards and rudders in their covers when not fitted to the boat. Ensure they are
dry and clean before storing them.
The mainsail is best rolled up top to bottom. Release all batten tensions and take the top
diagonal batten taken out. Ensure it is dry and clean before storage.
The jib is best rolled from top to bottom. Ensure it is dry and clean before storage.
Store the sails in their sail bags, with no heavy items on top, in a dry, dark place without frost.
When leaving the boat with the mast up, make sure sufficient anchorage is provided to keep the
boat aground under heavy winds. Use a line of sufficient strength and padding on the hull.
Always use the strong points of the boat to tie it to the anchorage points. They are the beams,
dolphin striker and side stay chain plates.
When leaving the boat with the mast up, fix the mast rotation so that it is NOT free to rotate
and flog.
It is not recommended to store the hull directly on the sand or grass as coloring can occur. It is
better to use designated supports to keep the boat from the ground.
Cover the trampoline for storing out in open air. UV from sunlight will damage the weave of the
cloth.
Check and remove water from the hulls after each trip. Open the inspection hatch, as there are
no draining plugs, water mast be removed using a sponge.
When storing the boat ashore, be sure to have the holes covered but leave the hatches open
for ventilation purposes.
Check the blocks for smooth running and if the need arises, spray a little amount of Teflon based
lubricant into the wheels. Roll the sheaves by hand to distribute the lubricant.
Check the rigging for loose strands. Any rigging with a broken strand should be replaced
immediately.
All diamond wires will have a dab of epoxy on the diamond wires both above and below the
spreader. TAPE is not suggested as it decays in the weather and easily slips. This prevents
the spreader being knocked out of line during capsize or spinnaker hoist where the halyard
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