5. Fill the repair with more topcoat than needed, so that its surface remains slightly
proud of the surrounding area.
6. Carefully put tape over the repair.
7. After the topcoat has hardened, remove the tape and sand the repair using 600 and
1200 paper applying water.
8. Buff using abrasive paste and wax.
The colours used on this boat are specified in the technical specifications. One point to
consider is that a paint called gelcoat has been used in manufacturing the boat, but the
surface is always repaired with a paint called topcoat. Gelcoat paint does not harden without
a mould surface, whereas paraffin has been added to topcoat to allow it to harden.
NOTE! Some post-delivery installations and alteration work may cause
damage to the structure of the boat or impair safety if not
performed correctly. Please contact the dealer if you are planning
any modifications.
7 Winter storage
Preparing your boat for winter storage is an annual routine. Have your boat lifted in good
time before the water freezes. Your boat is not designed for use in ice and it is not meant to
be used in temperatures below zero (for example, the rainwater drainage system will freeze
up). It is advisable to perform all maintenance, repair and inspection procedures in
connection with placing the boat in winter storage.
Familiarise yourself with the service procedures shown in the engine manual. We
recommend that you leave them to an authorised service agent. Do not forget to service the
remote control and steering system. Make sure to perform their maintenance according to
their separate instructions and manuals.
Measures before winter storage
Wash the bottom of the boat immediately after the boat has been lifted. Algae and slime will
come off easier if they are not left to dry. Empty the engine of its cooling water according to
the manual.
Give the engine and other equipment their winter servicing, following their separate
manuals. If your boat is stored outside or in a humid place over the winter, empty it of
textiles and other equipment that may corrode or become mouldy in damp conditions. Wash
the ropes in fresh water. Replace any worn ropes. Leave through fitting valves open. Remove
the drain plug for the winter.
Empty the septic tank and the freshwater tank of the boat. Pour two litres of a mixture that
contains 50 % ethylene glycol and 50 % water into the toilet and press the flush button for
about two seconds.
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