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CATANA SAS - Zone Technique du Port - 66140 CANET EN ROUSSILLON (FRANCE)
e - mail : [email protected] - Tel 33 (0)4 68 80 13 13 - Fax 33 (0)4 68 80 13 19
Take advantage of the boat being out of the water to inspect the propellers, anodes, rudders, thro ugh hull
skin fittings and transducers.
DANGER
Never use the electric winches for hoisting a person up the rig: a breakdown in the system could lead
to irreparable damage.
18. Anchoring, mooring and towing
The mooring cleats are designed for a maximum load of 8,500 kg.
If towing or being towed, always do so at a slow speed.
A tow line must always be tied in a way that it can always be released under load .
CAUTION
- Any anchorage points which show any visible signs of deterioration must be replaced.
- It is the responsibility of the owner / user to ensure that mooring warps, towlines, chain and anchor
rode, as well as anchors are adequate for the envisaged use of the boat, which is to say that lines or
chains should not exceed 80% of the breaking strain of the corresponding anchorage point.
- The owner should also take into consideration the actions which would need to be taken to rig a
towline on board.
- The yard recommends using an anchor rode comprising 70 metres of 10mm chain and a 20kg Delta
anchor (breaking strain 5,000 kg)
-It is recommended to use the bridle provided for anchoring or for towing.
18.1. Anchor bridle
It is important to use the anchor bridle as follows:
- Simply press the button for lowering the chain. When the chain touches the bottom, let out a length at least
three times the depth of the water, taking into account any predicted rise of tide.
- Engage both engines astern.
- When the anchor has dug in, attach the bridle to the chain to balance the catamaran.
- Once the chain hook or shackle has been secured to the chain, run out a little more chain so that the tension
is evenly distributed on the bridle and no weight remains on the section of chain between the bridle and the
windlass.
19. HULL
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MAINTENANCE
UNDERWATER HULL
19.1. Preventative maintenance
Wherever you sail, it is essential to regularly apply antifouling paint to the underwater hull. This will protect
the hull from any marine growth such as algae or barnacles. Check that your propellers are always clean.
These factors can affect the performance of your boat. A dirty boat can lose 25% of its normal speed .
