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J88 OWNER MANUAL 45
Maintenance Tips
Even though modern construction has helped reduce upkeep, regular attention should be given to the
maintenance of your boat. This includes the fiberglass exterior surfaces, the interior wood surfaces, and the
mechanical and electrical systems.
A well-maintained boat will not only bring you years of enjoyment, but most importantly, will bring you greater
personal pride and joy.
Fiberglass/Gelcoat
Apply a marine wax to the hull topsides at least twice annually to preserve the “factory fresh” appearance for
many years. Be sure fiberglass surfaces are clean and free of salt before waxing. Abrasive cleansers should
never be used for general cleaning as they can severely mar the shiny gelcoat finish.
Bottom Paint
Keeping your bottom clean is of paramount importance as it not only keeps off bottom growth, but maintains
passage-making speed. Even though you have applied anti-fouling paint, take a swim once a month or so
(or hire a diver) and scrub the bottom and propeller with a scrub brush or lightly abrasive sponge pad.
Zincs
The saildrive zinc should be inspected for electrolysis regularly. If it is severely pitted, replace it immediately.
Remember, it is a sacrificial anode to protect the Saildrive leg from electrolysis. It can deteriorate quickly, so
inspect it frequently particularly if in a known “active” harbor. The split design allows replacement while the
boat is in the water. Unusually rapid zinc deterioration may be a sign of other electrical problems. Proper
inspection and immediate corrective action should be taken to identify and isolate the source of electrical
current. Failure to do so may damage or destroy the aluminum Saildrive leg.
Deck Hardware/Running Rigging
Wash deck hardware frequently with fresh water to remove accumulated salt and grime. Salt is VERY
corrosive and a healthy wash down after each day of use will help keep things looking great. Regularly wash
down the jib sheets, spinnaker sheets, and other lines in fresh water. Check for chafe and turn non-tapered
sheets end-for-end once every year to more equally distribute wear.
Check all deck blocks and also wash them with fresh water. Most ball-bearing blocks need only hot water to
cleanse them. On conventional sheave/pin blocks, wash off, disassemble, clean, rub a light waterproof
lubricant on the center pin, and then reassemble. Use only lubricants as recommended by hardware
manufacturers.
Furthermore, check and lubricate the sheaves and blocks on the mast. Also, ensure the turnbuckles are clean
and well lubricated. Without proper care they can “freeze up”.
In general, it is handy to keep a spray can of an appropriate light lubricant in your tool kit for frequent squirts
of blocks, shackles, mainsheet travelers, and other moving fittings.
Winches & Rope Clutches
Read the manufacturer’s manuals on winch and rope clutch maintenance. Winches are fine pieces of
machinery that for the most part take little effort to maintain. However, all too frequently, they suffer neglect
because no one can see how much they wear down or when they get dirty.
Clean And Lubricate Them ! It takes very little time to disassemble and put back together. Note that the
gears and bearings are lubricated with special winch grease. Pawls and pawl springs need only a light oil.
Keep spare pawls and springs in a kit for replacement.