wax provides protection and keeps it free of rust stains. Frequent cleaning and
washing with fresh water will keep your spars and hardware in good condition,
and will help to keep your sails clean.
Lubrication on a regular basis is essential to keep winches operating freely. The
roller bearings of these winches should be cleaned and regreased (using light
grease) about every three months. Caution should be exercised in the quantity of
grease used, as excessive amounts may clog the ratchet mechanism. All winches
should be dismantled, cleaned, and inspected at least once a year. It is
recommended that winches be covered when not in use.
2.1-5
Mast
Step
The mast step areas of Intrepid Yachts are carefully engineered to transmit the
loads set up by the rigging evenly to the hull with no local stress concentrations.
For boats supplied with deck stepped masts, a compression member transmits the
load directly to the keel area of the hull. For boats with keel stepped masts,
localized reinforcement is provided to distribute the load over a large area of the
hull. All mast step castings are drilled and tapped into a metal plate bedded
solidly into the glass laminate.
2.2
Spars and Rigging
2.2-1
Spars
Masts, booms, and optional spinnaker poles on all Intrepid Yachts are made of
high-grade extruded aluminum. All spars are anodized; unfortunately anodizing
is a semi-permanent process, but still the best means of protecting aluminum.
After several years of hard exposure to salt, spray and sun, the protective virtues
may diminish and a protective paint or film may be applied to the mast.
However, anodized spars have been used for many years untreated with no
apparent harm.
As a general rule, aluminum masts require minimal care and maintenance. When
they are removed from the boat for the winter, they should be thoroughly washed
with plenty of fresh water, and after all halyards and lifts have been neatly tied-
off to prevent tangling and fouling, a thorough inspection should commence.
Start at the base of the mast. Water will collect here if the drain hole in the mast
step has not been kept clear. This may hasten the breakdown of the anodizing and
start the corrosion process. If water has collected and caused corrosion, clear the
mast step drain hole and refinish the mast base or heel. Waxing will help
preserve anodizing.
Proceed up the mast noting any areas that are scratch or abraded. If these are
small they may be covered with a clear lacquer of a mastkote type product to keep
corrosion from starting or spreading. Sometimes it is recommended that you
apply to the mast a good hard wax as this helps to protect it further. As you
proceed up the mast, check every cleat and fitting for tightness, and for corrosion
which may have begun in the screw holes. Make certain that no bronze, brass, or
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