Paints; Parts Subject To Wear And Tear; Repairs; Winter Storage - Bavaria VIRTESS 420 Owner's Manual

10.5. Paints

Concerning advice regarding paints, ask your service partner or the yard. Best results are given if you stay within one
paint system.
10.6. Parts subject to wear and tear
Please buy and install only genuine spare parts. For any advice call your dealer.
Whenever you need spare parts and genuine parts are not available then the working load are a safe indication to
ascertain the right replacement.

10.7. Repairs

Repairs of the hull and deck structures (polyester solid laminate and polyester sandwich laminate) may be carried out
by a proficient boat builder adopting the general rules for the processing of polyester resin. The interior construction
has been designed in order to be disassembled to reach almost every location of the boat. With regard to the technical
equipment do not hesitate to contact a certified specialist. Your dealer will be happy to assist here as well.

10.8. Winter storage

The boat and its systems may be harmed if you do not cater for the winters cold period. We have already covered issues
on winter storage in different paragraphs of this manual. Generally speaking:
Companies offering winter storage services should apply latest technological standards. This includes environmental
conditions, storage cradles, fire protection and accessibility of your yacht. The work carried out by the owners them-
selves should be covered and ruled in order to prevent any interference between the parties.
If possible the following objects should be taken off the boat and stored in a dry and frost-free place:
» The ship's papers and other relevant documents
» Sea charts, books and instruments
» Optional mattresses, upholstery, blankets and sleeping bags
» Food
» Safety equipment
» Rafts and dinghy
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