Lagoon 440 S2, User Manual

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- Lead the sheets back to the Genoa sheet winches.
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Sails
How long a sail lasts mainly depends on how regularly it is
maintained.
Advice: At the end of the sailing season, and if possible before winter,
take your sails to a specialist for proper maintenance and repairs.
When the boat is under sail trim the sails properly and in accordance
with any stresses in order to reduce harmful strains on the fabric.
Prevent tears and wear: protect against chafing from accessories with
rough surfaces (protection for spreaders, stanchions etc.).
Between sea-trips, slacken the halyard (for the sails on furler) and the
foot of the mainsail.
Ensure you have a sail maker's kit and a manual so that you may
carry out emergency repairs until you can seek the assistance of a
sail maker.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Rinse the sails with fresh water from time to time and dry without
delay in order to avoid the formation of mildew.
Do not dry the sails by hoisting and letting them flap (when the sails
flap the seams become worn and the sails may be torn by the
rigging).
To remove grease spots: Use trichloroethylene and rinse immediately
with water.
z STORING/FOLDING
Avoid storing wet sails to prevent mildew from forming.
Accordion-fold the sail parallel to the foot, then roll it up to the
dimensions of the bag.
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PROTECTION
UV rays are harmful to polyester and nylon.
If the sails remain on the mast, even for 24 hours, protect them with
a cover or a protective material placed on the leech and foot of the
furled sails.
Our network of agents offers accessories selected by the yard to meet
your needs.
RIGGING & SAILS
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RIGGING
& SAILS
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LAGOON 44O
WARNING
De-rig the gennaker when not in use (danger of
damage through UV rays and accidental unfurling).