Sabre Sabre 30, Owner'S Manual

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care can be helpful.
The external crack at the keel joint may be filled at this time. Refer to Section 28:00
concerning this area. This can be followed by sanding the entire bottom to prepare for
paint of to produce a smooth racing surface. (Refer also to I­10)
11:03 COVE STRIPE: The cove stripe is a high quality colored plastic tape. It may be
cleaned during the regular washing with mild detergent. Abrasive or wax removing cleaners
may damage the tape and/or effect it's adhesion to the hull. If damaged, the appropriate
replacement tape can be purchased from Sabre Yachts.
11:04 RUB RAIL: A vinyl rub rail encloses the deck to hull joint. It is very durable
and can be washed. Stubborn stains or discoloration can be removed using an abrasive
cleaner being careful to avoid neighboring gelcoat surfaces.
11:05 PORTS & HATCHES: The ports and hatches are either high strength plexiglass, Lexan
or safety glass. A soft cloth should be used in cleaning and any type of abrasive
cleaner or solvent should be avoided. While plexiglass and Lexan are highly impact
resistant, they have a tendency to scratch easily. Plastic cleaner and polish, available
in hardware stores, will remove most surface scratches. (Refer to Section 10:14
concerning window leaks)
11:06 STAINLESS STEEL AND DECK HARDWARE: Many of the hardware pieces are custom made
for Sabre Yachts. All are made of corrosion resistant metal alloys. However,
discoloration will occur in salt air environment. Routine rinsing with fresh water after
a cruise will retard this and regular cleaning with metal polish followed by waxing will
keep them protected and free of stains. (Refer to Section 9:00 and 10:00 concerning
mechanical maintenance of winches, blocks, and other hardware)
11:07 EXTERIOR TEAK: The exterior teak may be treated with one of the many teak oil
preparations available from marine stores which will maintain the brown color of the
teak. However, this will require continual application at short intervals to maintain an
attractive appearance.
We recommend leaving the exterior teak unfinished, as allowing the teak to weather
naturally is the most satisfactory long term solution. An annual treatment with one of
the many teak cleaning compounds, that work by chemically dissolving the gray material
that forms on the teak, is suggested. this will rejuvenate the appearance to virtually
original condition, and has been found to greatly postpone further graying of the teak.
11:08 SAILS: The care given your sails will be reflected in their long life.
Ultraviolet light from the sun is one of the main causes of sailcloth deterioration.
Sails must be properly folded when not on the boom and kept covered with a sail cover.
Sails that get wet must be rinsed with fresh water and dried before storing for any length
of time. Washing the sails in a mild detergent and water solution each year before
storage will remove minute salt crystals which otherwise can act as abrasives and hold
moisture in the sail.
Rinse thoroughly with fresh water and dry completely before folding and storage.
11:09 DECK LEAKS: Small by annoying leaks are the scourge of the boating world. They
occur after a boat is in use due to the relative movement between components caused by
sailing stress. Special conditions do occur and need special repair techniques. Before
contacting your Sabre dealer or Sabre Yachts, please document the condition as fully as
possible.
The selective use of a water hose on the deck is the best way to locate elusive deck
leaks. Isolate suspected areas and work from the deck drains forward, and from the
toerails toward the center of the boat. Often a leak will not appear instantly or
directly inside. The water may run between the deck and liner and show up some distance
from the source. Persistent leaks will eventually leave telltale stains on stainless
steel, teak and vinyl.