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5.5 DECK FITTING
General points
- Inspect each piece of deck gear regularly (blocks, shackles, swivels, jam cleats, etc): Check
that there are no cracks, corrosion or deformation.
- When replacing a piece of deck gear, make sure that you use a type with the same strength
specifications.
- If careful, regular inspections are not carried out and damaged parts and/or worn ropes are
not replaced, a block or tackle may suddenly break and cause an accident or serious injury and
damage the boat.
Maintenance
- On return from sailing always rinse deck gear with fresh water.
- Wash deck gear regularly with non-abrasive soap by making the block sheaves turn. Rinse
afterwards with fresh water.
- Never use grease on deck gear parts (apart from the winches).
- Never use caustic-based cleaning materials on deck gear parts (such as some teak
cleaners).
5.6 WINCHES
Manual winches
- Do not leave loose ropes on the winches but make them fast on cleats.
Electric winch
- The electric winches are supplied by direct current.
- A breaker protects the electrical circuit.
- An operation relay is fitted to the electrical circuit.
- Two waterproof foot switches control a winch.
- A load controller is fitted to the electrical circuit: This system protects the winches against
overload by temporarily interrupting the electrical supply. The load controller is programmed in
the factory.
- Inserting a winch handle into an unloaded winch automatically disconnects the motor
transmission and allows it to be used manually.
NOTE:
Heavy use is made of the batteries when operating the electrical winches: Make sure the
battery bank is systematically recharged after a day's sailing.
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