Dehler 34, Owners & Safety Manual

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3.6. Antifouling, painting
There are a wide range of antifouling and protective paint products available on today's market
for use in preventing marine fouling of the hull below the waterline. These products have varying
properties and effects to be matched with the intended sailing use and water type. Care must be
taken in checking the copper oxide content of the selected anti-fouling product. Products with
high copper or copper oxide content could create a galvanic reaction with the aluminium alloy of
your yacht's rudder stock or any other exposed underwater aluminium alloy part. Consult your
dealer or a specialist marine coatings supplier for advice on final product selection.
But if the coating has to be grinded to some extend you should arrange these activities with the
port officials. Generally the ground under the yacht has to be covered with some plastic clothes
to collect the rubbed down dust and dispose it.
3.7. Varnish remover
Most varnish removers contain aggressive substances and should not be used or as little as
possible. A mechanical removal of paint is the much better way. Don’t use varnish or paint
removers.
3.8. Black water
The toilet produces most of the black water on board. It is collected in a tank and should be
disposed of on shore by sucking it out. When in a port, it makes sense to always use the port’s
facilities.
Please note that the Baltic Sea Convention, for example, prohibits the discharge of black water
tanks. Some countries have adopted regulations prescribing that the board discharge openings
be sealed.
3.9. Nature conservation
Please handle your boat in a responsible way. Avoid the restriction of the nature more than
inevitable.
Pay attention to the information on conservation areas, national parks and other protected areas.
Especially in nature reserves which are allowed for navigation you should follow all regulations
strictly.
Pay attention to the regulations of ocean pollution prevention.