Owners Handbook 33
S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s
Maintenance
The bottom paint on your Seawind 1160 is an ablative-type anti-fouling. This
means that the protective coat slowly dissolves as the boat sits in the water.
For this reason excessive scrubbing is not required and will only shorten the life
span of your anti-foul. Under normal conditions you can expect 9 to 12 months
before new anti-foul needs to be applied. When your boat is on the slipway you
should use the opportunity to check the rudders, skin fittings and general
condition of the underwater sections of the hulls. When re-applying the anti-
fouling follow the manufacturers instructions or if in doubt consult a
professional shipwright or boat-builder.
Troubleshooting
Seawind use Altex No5 because it is rated the best value antifouling available.
Antifouling effectiveness depends on many factors including prevailing tides, sun
light and abrasion. Two different colour coats are applied initially so the rate of
use in your area can be determined over the first year.
Barnacles need to be scraped off with a paint scraper and weed growth with a
scourging pad. More than two coats are recommended for the waterline and all
over in some tropical areas.
DECK HARDWARE
In all areas where the deck fittings are located have been strengthened by
marine grade plywood. All deck hardware is bolted through the deck using
Grade 316 stainless steel bolts, washers and locking nuts.
The sealant ‘Sikaflex’ has been used under all fittings to provide a water seal.
Access to the washers and nuts can be made via the various removable headliner
panels. If water incursion occurs identify the cause with a running water hose
and reseal the culprit fastening.
WARNING:
Do not generally tighten fastenings in the vicinity of water
incursion as this may cause more water seals to be broken.
Most items of deck hardware are under significant loads and maintenance is
important. Any fittings that are damaged or become loose should be repaired or
replaced. This is important for the safety of your boat and crew as loose or
damaged deck fittings are significantly weakened and could break under load. If
in doubt, consult a professional yacht rigger or shipwright.
Summary of Contents for 1160 Deluxe
Page 1: ...Owner s Manual February 2016...
Page 11: ...Owners Handbook 11 S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s General Layout...
Page 24: ...Owners Handbook 24 S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s Fresh Water Piping Diagram 3 Cabin...
Page 27: ...Owners Handbook 27 S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s Bilge Piping Diagram Waste Piping Diagram...
Page 31: ...Owners Handbook 31 S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s LP Gas Piping Diagram...
Page 45: ...Owners Handbook 45 S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s Electrical Diagram...
Page 52: ...Owners Handbook 52 S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s Life Raft Mooring Towing Position Diagram...
Page 54: ...Owners Handbook 54 S e a w i n d C a t a m a r a n s NOTES ON SAILING...
