Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 36I, Руководство пользователя

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SAILS
The working life of a sail mainly depends on its being regularly maintained.
Advice: At the end of the sailing season, and if possible before winter, leave your sails
to a specialist to have efficient maintenance and repairs.
When sailing, trim the sails properly in accordance with the stresses in order to reduce the
harmful strains on the fabric.
Avoid wear and tear: Use protective items against chafing on the the accessories with rough
surfaces (protective items for spreaders, stanchions etc.).
Between two sea trips, slacken the halyard (for the sails on furler) and the mainsail foot tuning
line.
Have a sail maker's kit and a user's manual so that you may carry out the emergency repairs
waiting for the sailmaker's assistance.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Rinse the sails with fresh water from time to time and dry quickly in order to avoid mildew.
Avoid drying the sails to windward when on the mast (when the sails lift, the seams are worn,
the sails may be torn by the rigging).
To remove grease stains: Use trichlorethylene then immediately rinse with water.
SAIL STORAGE/FOLDING
Avoid storing a wet sail to prevent the appearance of mould and mildew.
Flake the sail parallel to the foot, then roll it up to the bag dimensions.
PROTECTION
UV rays are harmful to polyester and nylon. If the sails remain on the mast, even for 24 h,
protect them with a cover or a protection fabric placed on the leech and foot of the furled sails.
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RIGGING AND SAILS