BENETEAU First 31.7, Owner'S Manual

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FIRST 31.7
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5) SAILS
Whenever it is possible, rinse the sails with fresh water and let them dry.
The sails cannot stand the sun and water ; therefore, unrig them whenever you can or at least protect
them, using appropriate covers.
6) WINTER STORAGE
LAYING UP
Remove from the boat all the documents of the boat, the lines which are not useful to moor the boat, the
supplies, the clothes, the safety equipment, the batteries, the gas cylinder, and so on...
Have your safety equipment overhauled.
During this laying up period, draw up a complete inventory of the equipment on your boat.
PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE
a) Inside:
Drain the fresh water pipes and rinse them with water and vinegar.
Close the water intake seacocks (except if your boat is dried out), rinse and drain the toilets pans and
pumps.
Store the sounder and speedometer heads.
Carefully drain and dry all the bilges.
Put the floorboards, the cushions and berth spreads vertically in order to favour the airing of the
compartments.
b) Outside :
Rinse with plenty of water the hull, the deck, the deck fittings, lubricate all the mechanical and mobile
parts.
Protect your boat with fenders and make sure that the mooring lines are taut
Fix the rudder so that it may not move
c) Engine :
Only a skilled mechanic can do the winter laying up of the engine. It will not be the same if the boat
remains afloat or ashore.
All THESE RECOMMENDATIONS DO NOT MAKE UP AN EXHAUSTIVE CHECK LIST. YOUR
DEALER WILL GIVE YOU THE ADVICE YOU NEED AND WILL CARRY OUT THE TECHNICAL
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR BOAT