YAMARIN 88 Day Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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6.10.
Docking
The storage cradle should be sufficiently steady and suitable for this particular boat and engine
combination. A sturdy plank (2x4”), should be placed between the “V” trestles to support the keel
and to bear most of the weight of the boat. The boat must not rest on the side supports. The side
supports should not be placed touching the bottom chine, and point loads should be avoided. The
supporting structures should be strong, particularly near the transom, to support the added weight
of the engine.
Only use reputable lifting companies or boat yards with sufficient lifting capacity. In addition to the
boat’s tare weight (please refer to the technical specification), also take into consideration accesso-
ries and other possible loads in the boat.
When the boat is being lifted, the lines must be placed under the boat and the boat must remain
horizontal during lifting.
NOTE!
Do not lift the boat by its bollards.
DANGER ! Never stand under a boat that is suspended from a crane.
7. Servicing and maintenance
Keep your boat and its equipment clean and tidy. This increases comfort and safety on board, and
also the boat’s resale value.
Familiarise yourself with the service procedures shown in the engine manual (see annex).
Have your engine serviced according to the instructions in the manual.
7.1.
Washing and waxing the boat
Normally it is sufficient to just wash and wax the deck and sides. Special boat cleaning agents are
most suitable for the purpose. Do not use strong solvents; they can cause glossy reinforced plastic
surfaces to fade. Mildly abrasive polishes can be used to remove chafes and embedded dirt from
the deck. Fibre glass surfaces can be washed with a pressure washer.
Useful tip: When the boat has been washed with tap water, a thin chalk-like layer of lime and min-
erals will remain on the boat’s surface after it has dried. The problem can be eliminated by adding a
few drops of pine oil soap into a bucket of rinsing water, which will soften it.
Useful tip: Water and lime stains on stainless steel rails and handles disappear when you apply
some Lemon Pled furniture spray. Your railings will shine like the day they came off the assembly
line.
Useful tip: If the boat’s ropes smell bad after the season, immerse them for a couple of hours in a
bucket of water with a bottle of apple vinegar and a splash of fabric conditioner added. Allow the
lines to dry properly, and they will be as good as new.
7.2.
Care instructions for seat cushions
Always use the canopy or harbour cover when it is raining to protect the seat cushions. Although
the seat cushions are made of water-resistant material, water can get in through their seams. It is
advisable to protect the cushions by spraying them with Sunbrella spray. If the cushions remain
damp for any length of time, they may get mouldy and be ruined. If the mattresses get wet, the
fabric can be removed by unzipping the mattress and dried in the sun, at room temperature or in a
sauna (50°C). The warranty does not cover cushions spoilt by rain or damp.