Jeanneau sun odyssey 54 DS, Owner'S Manual

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rig and sails
SAILS
To a large extent, the life of a sail depends on regular maintenance. As soon as the sailing
season is over and, preferably, before winter, take your sails to a sailmaker to obtain effi-
cient maintenance and repairs.
Set the sails properly at sea in order to achieve the optimum efficiency and reduce harm-
ful stresses on the fabrics.
Avoid wear and tear by filling chafing pieces to pointed accessories (spreaders, stan-
chions, etc.),
Between trips at sea, slack off the halyards on self-furling sails and main sail foot,
Obtain a sailmaker ’s kit and instructions to find out how to perform emergency repairs
pending assistance by a sailmaker.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Rinse the sails with fresh water from time to time and dry as soon as possible (mildew is
there to stay).
Don’t dry the sails by allowing them to flap from the mast, since shaking wears away the
seams and the sail may be torn by contact with the rigging.
Most stains can be removed with trichloroethylene but rinsing with water is mandatory.
SAIL STOWAGE / FOLDING
Avoid storing wet sails to avoid mildew.
Fold the sail parallel with the foot, than roll it up to the bag dimensions,
PROTECTION
UV rays are harmful to polyester and nylon. Where the sails remain on the mast, even for
24 hours, they must be protected by a cover or special fabric on furling leaches and feet.
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