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L. ANTI-FOULING
The vessel has been painted with hard
anti fouling in accordance with the
manufacturers recommended application
procedures.
The anti-fouling should be checked on a
regularbasisandrepairedorre-coatedas
requireddependingonusage,storageand
possible damage.
The use and compatibility of a different
typeofanti-foulingpaintovertheexisting
coating should be checked with the
manufacturerpriortoapplication.
The anti-fouling must be applied in
accordance with the manufactures
instructions and no guarantees can be
given by Robertson & Caine
Under no circumstances must the hull
be sanded, ground or have any form of
abrasivepreparationwhichcouldvoidthe
anti-osmosisguarantee.
M. SAILS
Checkallsailsregularlyforchafeandwear
especially where they can contact deck
ttings or rigging, at reef points, batten
sleevesandthefootoftheheadsail.
Sail batten pockets should be inspected
regularlyespeciallywheretheycanchafe
againsttheshrouds
Sails should be protected when they are
not in usefrom theeffectsof Ultra Violet
radiation.
Mildewcanbepreventedbyhandwashing
the sails with mild soapy water and drying
beforestorage.
Regular inspection of running rigging,
halyards, sheets and reef lines for chafe
anddamageisrecommended.
Replaceanydamagedorchafedlines as
required.
N. STORAGE AND WINTERIZATION
Ifthevesselistobetakenfromthewater
and stored for any extended period then
thefollowingmustbeapplied.
The vessel must be lifted and supported
asindicatedintherelevantsectionofthe
owner’smanualandshownonthelifting,
transport and storage drawings
Thecanvassidecoversshouldberemoved,
cleaned,dried,correctlyfoldedandstored
in a dry well-ventilated area.
Disconnectandremovebatteries.
All cushions and mattresses should be
removed and stored in a clean dry area.
If this is not possible then they should
be stored vertically on the boat to allow
adequateairowaroundthecushionand
prevent mildew
Ifthevesselistobestoredinareassubject
to Ice and snow then tenting or shrink
wrappingthedeckwillpreventicebuild-up
fromdamagingthehatchesandPortlights
Incoldareasensurethattheenginecoolant
waterisdrainedorcontainsanti-freeze.