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Rigging check:
Wash the entire rigging abundantly with fresh water before winter storage.
For winter storage you should examine the standing and running rigging, the halyard blocks
and shroud bottle screws. Grooves in the pins: essential to change the pins.
Grease moving parts with suitable lubricants. For shroud bottle screws graphite is particularly
recommended. Spray the sliders of the mainsail now and then with a lubricant.
If the mast or boom shows damage, the areas should be cleaned and a paint suitable for
aluminium applied.
Damaged areas on the stainless steel fittings or those covered with rust film should be
polished so that they retain their good properties.
There is always the possibility with dismountable masts of leakage at the mast collar. Where
the mast profile/collar meet, seal additionally with silicone rubber.
11.5 Care of the Sails
Synthetic sails are sensitive to UV rays. If the sails remain on the main boom and on the roller
reefing installation they should always be covered with mast covering and foresail tarpaulin.
Do not stow the sails for long periods in wet conditions.
The sails should likewise be rinsed with fresh water before winter storage and then well dried,
so that they do not get spotted with mildew.
Seams and cable eyes should be thoroughly checked and if necessary repaired.
IMPORTANT before every sailing trip:
Check hawsers, cordage, shroud bottle screws and cotter pins
Fix cotter pins with adhesive tape or by bending
Replace bent or damaged pins
