International MX Composites mxNext, Руководство пользователя

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RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT
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HULL AND APPENDAGES (CONTD.)
scratches as soon as you find them. Wetsand the surface first with 400-grade
sandpaper, then with 800-grade, then buff and polish the sanded area. Two
layers of wax, applied periodically, will keep your blades smooth and shiny
all the time.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL
CARE & MAINTENANCE
HARDWARE
The best possible maintenance program for the blocks, cleats and other
hardware is to keep them clean and as free from salt as possible. If you sail
in salt water, always rinse the boat and all the fittings thoroughly with fresh
water after sailing and before salt crystals can form. Salt is abrasive and
will wear down the ball bearings and other surfaces. Salt also accelerates
general corrosion - so keep it away from the boat.
Do not lubricate the hardware with liquid lubricant. Oil will attract and retain
small particles, sand or dust and this mix soon becomes an efficient grinding
paste. Fresh water, and a lot of it, is the best protection.
SAILS
Both the mxNext mainsail and spinnaker are made from the best materials
for the job, cut by computer and built to the highest quality standards. With
proper care they will last a long time and will provide you with many hours
of great sailing.
Wash your sails with fresh water after each time you go sailing and dry them
before putting them into the sail bag. Don’t store sails while they are wet.
For prolonged storage, remove the battens or at a minimum reduce batten
tension and then roll the main loosely and put it in the bag away from
sunlight and dust.
Inspect sails periodically and do all repairs as soon as they are needed, no
matter how minor and unimportant the damage seems. Prevention is much
safer and less expensive than a serious repair that may result because of
delay.
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