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Maintenance and care
Boat care and cleaning
If possible clean the boat immediately and as soon as it is taken out of the water. The dirt and fouling
on the underwater body can be removed using a pressure washer. You should do this in the specific
washing areas of your marina.
Contaminations should be removed using water where possible. In some cases it may also be
necessary to use special agents for cleaning varnish those should be proofed as being suitable and
recommended by the manufacturer.
Cleaning:
Clean your boat only with cleaning products that are specially created for PE surfaces. Specialized
stores can provide advice about the selection of appropriate cleaning products. At all costs avoid
using cleaning products that contain sanding or polishing ingredients.
There may be particular regulations or requirements at your mooring area due to ecological reasons.
You should definitely ask the appropriate authorities or harbor management which cleaning
products are allowed. For environmental reasons, potable water should not be used to clean the boat,
if at all possible.
Textiles
The textiles on the boat are to be cared for in the same way that you care for textiles in your residence.
To clean upholstery it is best to use appropriate upholstery cleaner that can be found in specialized
stores. When using upholstery cleaner for the first time, you should always test it in a concealed area
in case it affects the color.
Attention: damp textiles should be dried as soon as possible. Damp textiles should be stored in such
a manner that all surfaces are exposed to air. Place damp textiles facing upward and ensure good air
circulation. Mold stains in textiles can always be traced back to poor care and are not acceptable as a
reason for warranty return.
Lines and ropes are indispensable components of every boat’s equipment. Ensure that you always
have a sufficient number of tear-resistant ropes at various lengths on board. Keep in mind that not
every line or rope can be used for every task. It is not possible to provide universal recommendations
concerning the necessary amount of lines and ropes in a boat’s equipment, as the requirements
always depend on individual conditions on board, the specific sailing range, and the specific realities
of your moorage location. Ensure that you always have a few meters excess of lines and ropes on
board, rather than too few. You should always get advice from experienced staff at specialized stores,
as this is the only way you can be sure that you have the correct equipment.
Do not expose lines and ropes unnecessarily to the sun, as they may quickly become hard and brittle.
Immediately replace any hard lines or rope for new ones. Lines and ropes made out of synthetic fibers
often break without “warning.” Use mooring lines or ropes for your long-term moorage that are made
out of materials that are resistant to ultraviolet rays (sun light). Immediately replace any damaged
lines or ropes or ensure that they are repaired by experts.
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