Teak Care - Hunter 28.5 Manual

HUNTER
6. Since gel coat will only dry fully in
the absence of air, cover the area with a
sheet of cellophane or plastic food wrap
and tape edges to make the covering air-
tight.
7. When the putty has reached a
tacky consistency, peel back the seal and
carefully slice away the excess filler that
protrudes above the surface.
8. Replace seal and allow putty to
harden. Once hardened, remove seal
and sand flush using 320 wet or dry
sandpaper and follow with 600 wet sand-
paper. Buff with fine buffing compound
to desired luster and finish by applying a
coat of wax.
SAIL CARE
AND STORAGE
Your Hunter comes with Dacron
mainsail and 110% genoa jib. To extend
the life of your sails and maintain their
best performance:
1. Never use them in wind ranges
that exceed their capabilities.
2. Never let them luff for extended
periods of time.
3. Rinse your sails in fresh water
whenever possible if you sail in saltwater.
Tub wash them every few seasons to
keep them bright and attractive. DO NOT
MACHINE WASH. Use a mild detergent
in warm water, and REMOVE ALL
DETERGENTS COMPLETELY WITH A
THOROUGH RINSING.
For oil and grease stains, use com-
mercial cleaning solvents. Should a
yellow stain develop, bleach with oxalic
acid and rinse thoroughly. Rust stains
should be soaked in a warm solution of
two parts hydrochloric acid per 100 parts
water, rinsing thoroughly.
After rinsing your sails, spread them
and allow to dry thoroughly before bag-
ging. This is a good time to Inspect them
for minor damage. First spread sail on flat
surface, then fold In a smooth accordian
pleat from the foot to the head. Next roll
the folded sail from the clew to the tack
and slide carefully into bag.
At the end of each season, it is good
practice to have your local sailmaker in-
spect your sails for signs of wear and
tear.
TEAK CARE
Teak wood is an extremely durable
wood with a high oil content. To maintain
that durable quality it should be given a
coat of teak oil once a year or more in
northern climates and twice a year or
more in tropical climates.
Teak can be allowed to weather out,
as seen on many boats, but this will even-
tually lead to cracking and splitting.
If you wish to maintain your teak with
varnish, resin or urethane; a sealer
should be applied after cleaning and
sanding. Complete finish procedures can
be obtained from your marine finish pro-
ducts manufacturer or supplier.
SERVICING OF
PUMPS
All pumps should be checked fre-
quently to Insure proper operation. THIS
IS AN ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEM
SINCE FUNCTIONING OF A PUMP
COULD SAVE YOUR VESSEL FROM
SERIOUS DAMAGE AT SOME FUTURE
TIME.
Inspect all hoses for chafing and dry
rot. See that hose clamps are tight.
Check to see that pump impeller area
is clean and free from obstructions.
Inspect electrical wiring for corrosion.
Make sure float switch moves freely
and is making an electrical connection.