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19.3. Cleaning the deck
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Use products specifically designed for washing or cleaning decks.
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Rinse thoroughly.
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Do not use any abrasive detergent.
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Any glazed areas must be cleaned with products and materials suitable for PMMA.
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To maintain the shine of painted or varnished areas, it is important to rinse the boat frequently with
fresh water.
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Use non-aggressive products which are specific for the particular maintenance.
19.4. Marks on the hull or deck
19.4.1. Scratches
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Sand with 1000 grade abrasive paper. You can add a little washing-up liquid to prevent the paper
clogging.
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Rinse thoroughly.
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Finish off with a polishing product for paint.
19.4.2. Chips in the gelcoat in smooth areas
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Clean and thoroughly dry the affected area.
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Prepare a small amount of filler in the colour of the deck or the hull (see your dealer).
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Apply with a spatula.
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Cover the repair with polyamide film or sticky paper.
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Remove the film when the repair has dried.
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Sand with water using 400-grade wet and dry paper, then 600-grade, then 1000. Add a little washing-
up liquid to prevent the paper from clogging.
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Rinse thoroughly.
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Finish off by polishing with a product designed for paint.
19.4.3. Chips in the non-slip paint
Note
: Scratches and chips are not serious to the solidity of the boat, as the outer covering does not form part
of the structure. It is however important that water cannot penetrate through to the fibreglass. In
the event of any significant damage, it is essential you contact your dealer.
19.5. Scratches on the hatch covers
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Rub with a soft cloth or cotton soaked in a polishing product specifically for PMMA. In the case of
deep scratches, contact your dealer.
19.6. Sails
Sails such a gennaker or a code 0, which have an integral boltrope in the luff and which are rigged on a
furler, must not be left hoisted for long periods or when there is no-one on board.
Other than the question of safety linked to the fact that they could unfurl involuntarily, their UV protection
is lower than that of other furling sails, as they were not designed to be left permanently hoisted.
