Grand Soleil 40
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Winter season
Steel and brass equipment
For a better protection, these equipments should be coated with a protective film, use one of the
spray product available in the market, but suitable to the marine environment or make use of
Vaseline.
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In fact there is a form of corrosion, generally originated by air pollution, that is called
“pitting corrosion” producing little rust spots even on AISI 316 stainless steel. To remove it
simply use alcohol or petrol.
Aeration
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Aerating regularly the interior parts of the boat prevent mouldy and corrosion phenomena.
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If you are not able to do that, try to leave half-closed some hatches, protecting them with
a tarpaulin avoiding the entrance of rain and water in general.
Batteries
The “life” of the batteries depends basically in the way they are used: the best thing would be to
keep them always “working” by discharging and recharging them frequently.
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If the boat is stored on a dry-dock, the best thing to do will be to take them to an electrical
workshop that will do the periodical maintenance said above.
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Same thing must be done if the boat stays afloat, without nobody’s cares, who should
periodically turn on some electrical component and then start the engine or battery charger.
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In both cases the battery terminals should be coated with Vaseline.
Sheets, halyards and ropes in general
It is advisable to take down the halyards and replace with messengers.
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Wash them with fresh water without soap or detergents, the risk is to diminish their
resistance.
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Do the same for sheets and other ropes, do not forget to store them only when completely
dry.
