Cape Dory 270, Руководство пользователя

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In order to retain the shape of your sails, they should be folded after
each use. In the case of the mainsail, outhaul tension should be
relieved before folding the sail on the boom.
After the season, sails should be inspected and if necessary, serviced
by a competent sail maker. For appearance's sake, stains should be
removed and the sails washed gently with a mild soap and thoroughly
rinsed.
Battens are thin wooden or fiberglass stiffeners inserted in the
trailing edge of your boomed sails to support the outward curved leach.
When inserting the batten, the thin edge goes into the batten pocket
first. Battens, particularly wooden batttens, can twist and warp if
they are not kept flat. Keep this in mind when storing them. Battens
should always be removed when the mainsail is furled. Keep a spare set
of battens stored aboard should the others be broken or lost.
CENTERBOARD
Normal maintenance of the centerboard system should be as
follows:
1. Clean and paint the centerboard as part of the routine annual
maintenance of the hull. Check the pin location for cracks in the
putty.
2. Check the attachment point of the pendant to the board. Inspect
the eyesplice, thimble, clevis pin, and centerboard recess.
3. Check the block and tackle system inside the main cabin table base
for wear and corrosion.
TEAK
Teak above deck on Cape Dory yachts has been sanded and oiled to a full
golden hue before it leaves the assembly area. As it gets exposed to
sunlight and drying conditions, the woods begin to take on a grey
appearance that will eventually lead to surface deterioration of the
wood. Teak which is ignored will eventually begin to split and grain
will lift.
Contrary to what you may have heard, teak is not a miracle wood that is
totally maintenance free. It is easy to maintain. There are a number
of excellent teak cleaning and sealing preparations on the market. We
suggest that you ask your sailing friends (who have teak you admire) for
their suggestions. (Many excellent teak cleaning and sealing products
are not available nationwide, so use the best available in your area.)
The teak may also be varnished; put three to six coats on initially;
plan to apply another coat at midseason, and a final coat prior to
winter lay up. Follow manufacturer's directions for the varnish which
you purchase (use only quality marine varnish).
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