Sabre Sabre 30, Owner'S Manual

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9:00 KEELS
9:01 ___ Check keel bolt nuts for tightness (on cradle to 90 foot pounds).
9:02 ___ Check centerboard cable connections, hose clamps, and winch.
10:00 PLUMBING
10:01 ___ Check bilge pump function, hose clamps, and strainer.
11:00 REPAIRS
All necessary repairs should be completed before continuing to use the boat.
11:00 EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
The following is a general guide for use in the maintenance of your yacht's exterior.
Materials of the highest quality have been used in construction and with regular attention
their appearance and performance should remain new.
11:01 FIBERGLASS: As a boatbuilding material, fiberglass is recognized as one of the
most maintenance free. The exterior surface is gelcoat, a color impregnated resin. Care
is needed for the boat to withstand the rigors of usage.
Frequency of washing will depend on need, yet several times per season should be
anticipated. Wash with mild detergent and warm, fresh water, using a soft sponge or soft
natural brush. Non skid areas may require a stiffer brush. Rinse entirely with fresh
water. Stubborn stains and minor scratches can be removed with conservative use of a
fiberglass cleaner containing a gentle abrasive, after which the area will need waxing
with a quality automotive or boat wax.
The entire topsides and superstructure should be waxed at least once yearly, with a
routine of waxing at launching and hauling preferred. Leaving non­skid areas unwaxed will
increase the non­skid effect.
Minor gelcoat damage may be repaired through the use of a gelcoat repair kit available
from Sabre Yachts. Complete instructions are included with the kit. Other gelcoat and
fiberglass damage should be referred to your Sabre dealer.
Pencil line cracks may appear in the gelcoat at corners of the deck molding, especially
around the cockpit and backstay chainplate. This is strictly a surface condition in the
gelcoat finish and does not indicate structural weakness.
11:02 YACHT'S BOTTOM: A quality anti­fouling bottom paint is needed to protect your
boat from marine growth. Factory applied paint is Petit Unipoxy Atlantic formula,
suitable for most conditions.
Different geographical locations may dictate the need for a specific paint. See your
Sabre dealer for this information. Painting is recommended before launching each season.
It is necessary to properly prepare the new fiberglass surface for painting by etching
with sandpaper or a chemical product designed for this purpose. This is followed by
washing twice with a fiberglass solvent wash. Paint should then be rolled on to produce
as smooth a surface as possible. Certain bottom paints are chemically incompatible and
care must be taken in their selection. Read all information and instructions supplied
with paint.
At hauling and as required through the season, the bottom must be cleaned of all marine
growth. If the yacht is hauled for other reasons, and is to be kept out of the water for
any length of time, the bottom also needs cleaning then. This will prevent the marine
growth from having the opportunity to dry and become hardened.
Scrub the bottom with a stiff scrub brush and detergent diluted in warm water. A high
pressure hose, if available, is useful and a flexible stainless steel spatula used with