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sparingly
with fine oil if required,
then WIPE CLEAN to prevent oil
spots from getting on the sails.
Never hoist sails without inserting
battens, and always remove bat-
tens before putting sails away.
Section
24.
STORING
AND
WINTERIZING
YOUR BOAT
It is best to keep your boat covered and
protected
from
the elements
all year
around, especially in the winter in rainy or
snowy climates.
K. LEAVING
YOUR BOAT
IN THE WATER?
Refer to section on keel operation for
the need for bottom paint and other
precautions.
J.
INTERIOR
You can treat everything below decks
just as a home interior with the addi-
tion of AIR! You will want to keep the
interior
DRY
and
WELL
VENTI-
LATED,
especially
the under berth
lockers.
When
leaving
your
WIND-
ROSE
for a period of time, lift up the
carpet,
tilt the berth
cushions
up
against the hull, and open the locker
lids. Also, bring your vacuum aboard
now and then for a real cleaning!
H. FITTINGS
Marine
fittings
today
need
little
maintenance.
Deck hardware should
be hosed down with fresh water after
each sail in salt water. Stainless steel
fittings
such
as pulpits
and lifeline
stanchions
should
be cleaned
and
waxed periodically
to maintain
their
appearance.
Winches
require occa-
sional
cleaning
and
lubrication.
Where
possible,
a maintenance
brochure for your winches has been
included in your owner's packet. Mast
fittings, halyard sheaves, etc., should
be inspected; cleaned and lubricated
periodically.
Keep
your
equipment
clean of dirt and salt.
I.
WATERLINE
TAPE
When your waterline is put on at the
factory
it has a transparent
vinyl
cover on it. You should immediately
remove the cover on receipt of your
boat, if it has not already been done.
With time
and sun,
the protective
cover will dry out and crack, covering
your
waterline
with
unsightliness.
Replacement
waterline tape is avail-
able through your dealer.
Care should be taken to avoid having
leaves fall and collect on the boat. They
will stain
the finish
and can clog
the
cockpit drain, which could result in rain
water accumulating
and overflowing
into
the cabin.
In colder climates,
all water should
be
removed from all pipes and through-hull
fittings
and water tanks, and even the
head.
Section
25.
DEALER
AND
WARRANTY
SERVICE
You should enjoy trouble-free
times with
your boat if used and maintained
prop-
erly, but if you do experience
a problem
the following should be helpful to you.
1.
All matters of service are handled by
the selling dealer. It is, therefore, es-
sential that the owner notify his/her
dealer
regarding
any problems
of
warranty service that may arise.
2.
Give your dealer
an opportunity
to
supply parts needed for all repairs for
which a claim is to be made.
3.
It is assumed that the owner will use
the boat in a reasonable manner. The
varying
conditions
under which dif-
ferent boat designs can safely oper-
ate
makes
it necessary
for
the
operator
to use judgment
in condi-
tions of heavy weather, strong tidal or
river currents, etc.
4.
It is the responsibility
of the owner to
return the boat to the dealer for war-
ranty services,
otherwise
the dealer
may charge for travel time and
ex-
penses.
5.
All contracts pertaining
to your boat
should be made with your dealer. He
is competent, cooperative and should
carry
a stock
of parts
and acces-
sories for normal requirements.
Fac-
tory service
parts are always avail-
able as a back-up source.
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