23CRUISE_OPEN 23ELECTRIC_OPEN – General manual
lose their firmness and become damaged due to sun radiation and humidity.
•
Check the vessel regularly in order to find any damages to the hull, the propeller or
the equipment on board in time.
•
Before charging the batteries, check the feeder cable for any damages.
•
Before charging the batteries, check if the battery clamps are oxidised. If they are,
you need to clean them and recover them with silicone grease.
10.2
Lifting the vessel
When lifting the vessel, you need to be careful that the lifting straps are attached to the
designated areas, which are indicated with special markings on the vessel’s hull. In the
event of an inadequate attachment of the lifting straps, the vessel could lose balance and
slip off the lifting straps. As a result, the vessel would fall to the ground and be ruined.
10.3
Vessel and equipment protection
Most of the time your vessel is in water and exposed to humidity and bad weather,
therefore, the vessel and its equipment are also exposed to oxidation, algae, dirt and
other inconveniences. This chapter describes how to prevent these inconveniences.
Algae on the hull
The gathering of algae on the vessel under the waterline presents a great resistance and
therefore it reduces the vessel’s autonomy. If this occurs, it is necessary to lift the vessel
out of the water and clean the hull. In order to prevent the growth of algae in the hull,
you can use special products and paints. Before deciding on this procedure, consult the
manufacturer or authorized service centre about choosing the right protective substance
and procedure. Inadequate protective substances or procedures can ruin the hull and
therefore create more damages than benefits!
Metal parts
Because the vessel is most of the time in water and moisture, is very important, that all
metal parts mounted on vessel (eg. hydraulic cylinder, cleat, flagpole) are regularly
inspected and cleaned. If you see any damage, it is necessary to immediately replace it
with a new one. If you find traces of corrosion, you need to clean the metal part with soft
cloth and polishing paste which you received with the vessel.
Metal equipment can't in any way be cleaned with any scrapers, metal brushes or meshes.
Stainless surfaces
Even the stainless and chrome surfaces are not entirely resistant to corrosion and can
damage during a prolonged exposure to water and especially hoarfrost. It is possible to
prolong the lifespan of the mentioned parts with regular cleaning and adequate
maintenance. When you notice any damage, replace the damaged component with a new
one. Damaged components and equipment on the vessel can present a danger for the
passengers and other participants in traffic.
www.alfastreet-marine.com
37
