CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MELGES 14
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Ensure that you rinse the boat, rig and sail with fresh water after
sailing in salt water. Rinse all parts thoroughly every time they are
in salt water. Allow them to dry thoroughly prior to storing.
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Ensure that the boat, rig and sail are not left in the sun for
extended periods of time. UV degradation can happen quickly
and will fade lines, gelcoat, hiking straps, canvas, bags, etc.
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It is highly recommended that the boat be launched from
the recommended dolly to avoid scratching, denting or other
damage to the hull and rig.
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Any excess water should be removed from the hull after
sailing. Remove the drain plug at the transom and air the interior
out by removing the inspection hatch cover.
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Check ropes, rigging, and fittings regularly to check for wear
and tear and check pins for security.
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It is always good to keep the bright work and the hull waxed
to help improve longevity.
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When replacing screws or refastening, take care not to over
tighten. Any screw should be installed with a marine caulk to
prevent water ingress into the hull.
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Damaged or worn parts should be replaced.
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Take care to always protect the trailing edges of the
daggerboard and rudder as they are the thinnest areas
and the easiest to damage. Treat them with the utmost
care when handling. Do not throw them around or on
the boat. Do not store the blades wet in the bags
or the gelcoat is likely to blister. You must ensure
the blades are dry.
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Ensure that when the boat is not sailing, or being transported
it is tied down properly. Never over tighten a strap or line and
always use plenty of padding between the straps/lines and the
edge of the boat and the hull of the boat.
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Never allow covers to flap when transporting the boat,
the boat will be damaged as well as the covers.
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Always store the boat on a recommended dolly or upside
down properly supported on the deck. Never store point loaded
on the hull.
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The hull can scratch and dent easily if placed on pultruding
object or debris. The smallest item can dent the hull as the full
weight of the hull would be point loading on this one spot.
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Ensure that the water is drained out of the mast socket area
when storing.
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The Melges 14 hull and foils are made with epoxy compatible
IMEDGE gelcoat and laminated with the highest quality epoxy
resins, E glass, and closed cell foam core for a high tech sandwich
construction. To perform any repairs the same materials must be
used. Please contact us at melges.com for repair advice.
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When towing your Melges 14 behind a powerboat it is
recommended not to tow faster than 8 knots. Towing faster
than that can cause damage to the foils and hull in the prop
wash and will not be covered under warranty.
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