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10.
Maintenance
Whenever setting up or packing down your Katalyst and blokart go
over all the parts and check for wear and tear. Replace or repair any
damage before setting out onto the water.
Due to difference in water and air temperatures, condensation may
form and collect in the bottom of the hulls. A small bailer can be used
but we recommend a sponge to remove any water after you’ve
returned to shore.
Water, sand, rocks, stones and UV are all elements you typically come
into contact with when out sailing and most of them are quite abrasive.
Particularly after sailing in the sea, it is strongly recommended to rinse
you equipment to remove any salt residue and sand and reduce the
requirement for maintenance and possible associated costs.
Your Katalyst and blokart is largely made up of the following materials
and parts. Beside each you’ll find some notes on maintenance.
Stainless Steel
Starting corrosion on stainless steel can easily
be brushed off with a brass wire brush.
Fibreglass
Light scratches and marks can be polished out
of the Gelcoat, which is the top, coloured layer
of the hulls;
Gelcoat damage can very easily be repaired,
but the most important thing here is to clean
the area very well to prevent the repair from
falling out;
More serious damage and cracks resulting
from a collision of sorts can be repaired with
fibreglass and Gelcoat. Some professional
advice on your repair is a good starting point if
you are new to the world of fibreglass repairs;
Although wax makes the hulls of the Katalyst
look really great, some wax products release
bubbles when they’re in contact with the water
and subsequently slow you down.
