31
6.8 Minor superficial repairs
You can repair minor damage to the boat's gelcoat surface yourself.
However, achieving a neat, unnoticeable repair requires a considerable amount of skill:
1. protect the area around the damage with tape
2. bevel the edges of the damaged area and clean with acetone
3. if the damage is deeper than 2 mm, it is advisable to smooth it with an appropriate
polyfiller before painting
4. mix gelcoat with 1.5-2% hardener
5. fill the repair with more gelcoat than needed, so that its surface remains slightly proud of
the surrounding area
6. carefully put tape over the repair
7. after the gelcoat 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 specification.
NOTE! 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 before you make or commission new
grounding systems, hatches, holes, etc. The flotation material on the
boat must under no circumstances be removed.
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 rain water draining 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.
To Next Page
Loading...
