Tayana VANCOUVER 42, Руководство по эксплуатации и обслуживанию

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the winding of 19 single strands of wire to make the cable. This winding makes the cable stiff
and strong, but it would be unsatisfactory if it were required to run through blocks or go around
sharp corners.
Most Tayana 42s are delivered with swaged fittings. Swaging is a process that actually
squeezes a hollow cylinder onto the cable. The process was developed for the aircraft industry,
and the strength of the joint is nearly as great as the tensile strength of the cable. Watch for
cracks in these fittings over time, especially in the tropics.
Some 42s have been delivered with the wedge type fittings that are most often known by the
trade names Sta-Lok or Norseman. These fittings get their strength from a conical bronze core
that is forced against the cable within the fitting. It too, is stronger than the tensile strength of
the cable. It has the added advantage that it can be installed by the owner with two common
adjustable wrenches. It must be remembered, however, that the wedging cones are not reusable
and extras should be carried at sea.
Turnbuckles are generally chromed-bronze cylindrical type. They are made to be set up with
two wrenches – one to hold the cable and one to turn the turnbuckle itself.
Standing rigging should be inspected regularly. And remember, it does one no good to simply
inspect the bottom fitting and ignore those up on the mast.
The most common failure is cracked swage fittings. All attachment fittings should be
carefully examined at least once a month. Look at them closely. Sometimes the cracks are hard
to see. If
in doubt, carefully spray the fitting with a dye penetrant. The dye goes into a crack readily and
shows it clearly. Such dyes are available at better equipped marine stores and industrial supply
houses. If such is not available, carefully spray the fitting with a can of red paint and then wipe
the paint off quickly with a hard cloth. If there is a crack, the paint will get into it and show up
when the paint on the fitting is removed. Any crack is bad, but not a cause for panic. As a rule
of thumb, if a crack is less than the wire diameter, the strength of the swage is probably not yet
seriously compromised and replacement can be delayed, but monitor it carefully.
3. Sails
Sails that are delivered with your yacht are very high quality and well cut. The subject of sails
is worth a book in itself so the discussion here will be short.
The greatest enemy of your sails is the ultraviolet in sunlight. You have sail covers – use
them religiously. Sails that are stored under cover will last three or four times longer than sails
that are simply furled on the spars and exposed to the sun.
It is also important to inspect your sails regularly for broken stitching and tears. These should
be repaired immediately because they can result in catastrophic sail damage in a short time.
Sails should not be cleaned in a commercial type washer. Rather, it is better to lay them out on
a flat surface, like a lawn, and use a soft brush, mild washing detergent, and cool water. Once