Hanse 370 - 1.11. Corrosion protection, painting system; Discusses materials, corrosion, and underwater painting.; 1.12. Manuals and operating instructions; Notes on included manuals and their importance.

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1.11. Corrosion protection, painting system
High-quality materials were used to build the boat. They are for the most part corrosion-proof.
Sea climate is very aggressive so that the metallic components may acquire a rust film, especially if
rusty metallic parts are nearby. This corrosion is only superficial; it can be removed with the
appropriate metal polish.
Please take care that the components and fittings made of aluminium alloys as well as rust-resistant
and acid-resistant steels (stainless steel) are not permanently in contact with other metals.
The wooden parts do not require special protection. Section 5 describes how to care for them.
Underwater painting can be applied to the underwater body to prevent the danger posed by
incrustation of foreign matter on the hull.
1.12. Manuals and operating instructions
Depending on the contract specifications, manuals, operating instructions etc. can be included.
Warning! Carefully read and comply with the guidelines and notes
they contain!
2. Initial Operation
2.1. Transport, craning, slipping
2.1.1. General notes
Transport by water is more preferable than by land.
If your yacht is transported by land, this is considered a special transport because the boat’s
dimensions exceed the usual transport dimensions on the road and by train.
Make sure that the haulier transports your boat only with a special vehicle designed for boat
transport.
It is customary nowadays to lift boats with a crane or other special lifting gear such as a travel lift.
If possible, a crosshead should be used so that no forces press the boat together (see also section
2.1.2).
But there is also the possibility of slipping, meaning that the boat is taken from the water by means
of a cradle.
During all transport procedures, possible points of abrasion are to be protected.
Attention!
The boat must be secured when it is lifted, possibly with a stern line.
The belts must be secured against sliding.
It is prohibited to stand under hanging loads!
2.1.2. Attachment points for lifting gear, support points for slipping and
transport
Craning
In many ports yachts are brought on land by means of a crane and lift fixture. The belts must be
attached in a way complying with the stability of the hull and the distribution of weights so that the
boat is, as far as possible, in a horizontal position.