Running rigging
Lubricate the sheaves with silicone. Replace any distorted or dented
sheaves. Inspect the sheave pins at the top of the mast once a year.
Regularly check the jam cleat jaws for condition.
Inspect the halyards for wear and condition.
Regularly clean the blocks (excess grease, corrosion spots).
Lightly lubricate the block axles.
Avoid ill-timed gibing in order to reduce premature wear on the
sheets and attachment points.
Winches
Avoid line jamming during winch handling.
Do not leave lines loose on the winches - fasten them on cleats.
Adjust the winches on taking delivery of your boat (rinse them
regularly during the season).
The winches should rotate freely; they need an overhaul when slight
seizing is noticed.
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MAINTENANCE
Carry out complete maintenance of the winches regularly, before and
during the sailing season.
- Disassemble the drums to clean them.
- Lubricate the drums with a film of white grease or Teflon to reduce
friction and prevent corrosion (this type of grease is clean, non toxic
and biodegradable).
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WARNING
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions to remove
and refit the winches.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in accidents (e.g.
crank handle kick).
RECOMMENDATION
A winch drum is designed to have a minimum
number of turns necessary so that it does not slip
and that the stress is not passed on to the self-
tailing mechanism.
Make at least 3 or 4 turns on the winch.
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