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MAINTENANCE OF THE DECK
Preferably wash your boat on shore.
Use as few cleaning agents as possible.
Don't use solvents or aggressive detergent agents (Refer to chapter 3 "Hull").
Don't discharge cleaning agents into the water.
Regularly brush the deck with a degreasing shampoo and fresh water.
DECK FITTING
- Rinse thoroughly all your equipments with fresh water.
- Periodically lubricate turnbuckles, winches, tracks and travellers with water-repellent
grease. Thoroughly and frequently wash off the pulleys and sheaves with clear water.
SOLID WOOD ON EXTERIOR WOODEN PANELLING
Regularly clean the woodworks with fresh water using a sponge (if need be add some
gentle soap).
PLEXIGLAS
- Rinse plexiglas with fresh water.
- Use a polish paste for thin scratches.
- Consult your dealer concerning deep scratches.
STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel is not incorruptible and requires a minimum of upkeep:
- The use of chrome tools is preferable whenever handling stainless steel.
- Re-nourish the protective film regularly with passivation paste (consult your dealer).
EXTERIOR CUSHIONS
Bring the removable cushions inside (washed with soapy water then dried) when the vessel
is unoccupied.
PRECAUTION
- Consult the harbourmaster's office to find out the conditions of water use and the
maintenance area for cleaning your vessel.
- Don't use solvent, alcohol, acetone on plexiglas.
ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- Use only products similar to the ones that are included in the maintenance case you
have been delivered with your boat.
- Don't use a pressure washer.
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