Seawind 1000XL2, Owner'S Manual

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Owners Handbook 13
ANTIFOULING BOTTOM PAINT:
Prior to its first launching, your Seawind 1000XL2 was prepared for antifouling as
follows:
1. Gelcoat was sanded to remove all traces of mould release wax and to provide a
good key for the next coating.
2. One coat of Epoxy Resin.
3. Two coats of Altex No.5 ablative antifouling bottom paint.
The first antifouling coat is blue and second black so usage may be observed for
your area in the first year of operation.
Maintenance:
The bottom paint on your Seawind 1000XL2 is an ablative-type anti-fouling. This
means that the protective coat slowly dissolves as the boat sits in the water,
therefore excessive scrubbing is not required and will only shorten the life span of
your anti-foul. Under normal conditions you can expect 9 to 15 months before new
anti-foul needs to be applied. When your boat is on the slipway you should use the
opportunity to check the rudder bearings, skin fittings and general condition of the
underwater sections of the hulls. When re-applying the antifouling follow the
manufacturers instructions or if in doubt consult a professional shipwright or boat-
builder.
DECK AND DECK HARDWARE:
All deck hardware is bolted through the deck using 316 grade stainless steel bolts.
The hardware is then either tapped into aluminum backing pads or fastened using
316 stainless washers and nyloc nuts. The sealant “Sikaflex” has been used under
all fittings to prevent water leaks. Access to the washers and nuts can be made via
the various removable headlining panels. Any areas that are not accessible,
hardware has been tapped and can be removed without needing to access the
underside of the deck.
Most items of deck hardware are under significant loads and maintenance is
important. Any fittings that are damaged or become loose should be immediately
fixed or replaced. Loose or damaged deck fittings will be significantly weakened and
could break under load. If in doubt, consult a professional yacht rigger or shipwright.
Maintenance:
•
Frequently scrub down decks with fresh water and a gentle liquid detergent to
remove built up dirt and salt from deck fittings. Use a soft bristled dish washing
brush to get into hard to reach areas.
•
After fresh water washing and allowing to dry, lubricate any moving parts with a
silicon based lubricant such as “Ronstan Sailfast”. This applies to pulley blocks,
traveller cars, and rope jammers, rigging screws.
•
Frequently check all deck fittings to ensure that they are fixed firmly to the deck
and that there are no water leaks. Fittings with any movement whatsoever must
be immediately attended to. Tightening up the bolts holding the fitting can do
this.