Standing Rigging And Halyards; Spars; Sails; Teak - Yamaha 33 1980 Owner's Manual

Y-33 6-2
6-2. STANDING RIGGING AND HALYARDS:
Hose down with fresh water to remove salt and dirt.. Periodically take a trip aloft to check the entire
rig. Wire rigging must be examined carefully for broken strands and signs of frayed sections. If you
find any, replace it. Especially check the places where you applied electric tape. Take the tape
away, clean the wire, and then retape.
Particularly close scrutiny should be given to those sections which rest on sheaves.
When not under sail, KEEP THE HALYARDS TIED AWAY FROM THE MAST.
6-3. SPARS:
Take along a rag and a bucket of fresh water to clean the rigging and mast on your way up. After
cleaning the mast and boom with fresh water, lubricate periodically with light grease or spray with a
protective film such as WD-40. Secure the boom snugly when your boat is not in use.
6-4. SAILS:
Sails should be folded for storage whenever possible. Periodically hose down sails with fresh water
to remove salt. Pay attention to your sails and if any tears, rips or worn spots appear on the corners,
or headboard, or stitching begins to chafe, make a note of the damage and its location. And at your
convenience, take the sail to a sailmaker for a professional repair job.
6-5. TEAK:
The teak is varnished with Urethane Clear varnish. If it looses its gloss, apply several coats of
urethane varnish after sanding with #120 paper.
A good rub with a chamois after hosing down will keep the gloss and also lengthen varnish life.
6-6. HARDWARE:
All blocks, sheaves, turnbuckles, and winches should be lubricated periodically with a light grease
or sprayed with a protective film such as "WD-40".
6-7. BATTERY:
Regular care such as for your car battery should be taken. Lash it down to the hull with enclosed
lashing strap. Periodically clean the terminals and apply anti-rust grease.
6-8. ZINC-RING:
To protect under-water metal from galvanic action, one zinc-ring is attached. Usually it stands for 6
months, but periodically check it and if the volume is reduced to a half of the original size, please
replace it.
It Is important to keep the surface of the zinc-ring clean. Periodically scrape the surface to remove
marine growth.