Silver Raptor DCZ, Owner'S Manual

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twice every summer. Rail maintenance should also be performed when the boat is put into
winter storage.
Care instructions for the steering system
The hydraulic steering does not require maintenance under normal circumstances. If the
steering starts to feel loose, there is a leak somewhere in the system. Leaks must be repaired
immediately!
WARNING! A hydraulic steering system that has a leak or trapped air in the
hoses is extremely dangerous.
Care instructions for electrical components
Electrical components like main switches, other switches and couplings do not normally
need to be serviced if the boat is stored in a dry and well-ventilated place for the winter. If,
however, you wish to protect electrical components against oxidation, the best way to do it
is by spraying them every now and then with a moisture repellent antioxidant.
Minor superficial repairs
You can repair minor surface damage to the boat’s hull or deck yourself. However, achieving
a neat, unnoticeable repair requires a considerable amount of skill:
1. Protect the area around the damage with tape.
2. Bevel the edges of the damaged area and clean with acetone.
3. If the damage is deeper than 2 mm, it is advisable to smooth it with an appropriate
polyfiller before painting.
4. Mix topcoat with 1.5-2 % hardener.
5. Fill the repair with more topcoat than needed, so that its surface remains slightly
proud of the surrounding area.
6. Carefully put tape over the repair.
7. After the topcoat has hardened, remove the tape and sand the repair using 600 and
1200 paper applying water.
8. Buff using abrasive paste and wax.
The colours used on this boat are specified in the
technical specifications . One point to
consider is that a paint called gelcoat has been used in manufacturing the boat, but the
surface is always repaired with a paint called topcoat . Gelcoat paint does not harden without
a mould surface, whereas paraffin has been added to topcoat to allow it to harden.
NOTE! Some post-delivery installations and alteration work may cause
damage to the structure of the boat or impair safety if not