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2.4. Sails and rigging
2.4.1. Sail plan characteristics:
SAIL CLASSIC
SAIL
AREA
DIMENSIONS
MAINSAIL 64.50 m²
I
17.50
m
GENOA ( 145%)
63.30 m²
J
4.81 m
SPINNAKER 141.80 m²
P
17.27
m
E
6.23
m
2.4.2. Maintenance of the rigging:
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Check the standing and running rigging regularly, and at least once per year.
For wire cables:
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Change them as soon as the first frays appear
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Check for corrosion, especially at the terminals with rigging screws.
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Check the good condition of swages and rigging screws.
For synthetic cables (Kevlar, Twaron, etc.) used for running backstays, halyards, sheets, docklines, etc.:
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Change as soon as signs of fray or wear appear.
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Regularly check the other elements of the rigging; sheets, docklines, etc. ; and replace if worn.
P
LP
P
I
J
E
