23CRUISE_OPEN 23ELECTRIC_OPEN – General manual
Cleaning the vessel
As mentioned before, a prolonged exposure to water, dirt and weather damages the vessel
and its equipment. Therefore, it is very important to regularly clean all the components of
the vessel with adequate mild cleaning products and freshwater. The carpets and pillows
must be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. The vessel is made of reinforced fiberglass, which
means that its maintenance and cleaning are not difficult. After cleaning the vessel, it is
also important to apply to the components adequate products (protective creams for
leather, wood, plastic, rubber etc.). Maintaining the vessel is similar to maintaining your
car. It requires regular cleaning.
Never use aggressive cleaning products, such as acids or diluters. In the event
of a warranty claim, for which it would be determined that the components or
the equipment were damaged due to an inadequate maintenance or use of
inadequate cleaning products, the warranty shall not be allowed. The warranty
conditions do not apply for such circumstances.
10.4
Regular servicing
The vessel 23OPEN does not require special servicing, it only needs regular cleaning and
maintenance. The same does not apply for the motors and batteries. To know which
regular servicing are needed and in which intervals, please consult the user guides issued
by the manufacturers of the mentioned components.
10.5
Storing the vessel in winter
Storing the vessel in winter, when the vessel is not used for a prolonged time, requires
special preparations. This is also the period when you have the chance to lift the vessel
out of the water and carry out thorough checks and maintenance of the vessel and its
equipment. If the said period is longer, it is also advisable to remove the batteries from the
vessel and store them in a warmer place, where it would also be easier to recharge them,
thus reducing the level of discharge. Before exposing the vessel to the temperatures below
freezing point, it is necessary to check that the vessel does not contain any water (in
pumps, tanks, storing surfaces etc.), as it would damage the said parts in the event of
freezing. Damages of the vessel’s components, caused by freezing water is not included in
the warranty conditions. You also need to take into account the guidelines on storing
during winter, which are mentioned by the manufacturers of the motor and other installed
equipment in their user guides.
The most important tasks before the winter storage:
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pump out all the water from the hull,
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empty the water pump which you used to remove the water from the hull,
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clean the hull thoroughly,
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clean the deck thoroughly,
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clean the interior of the vessel thoroughly,
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air and leave to dry the vessel and its equipment for a few days,
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apply the protective wax to the hull,
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