BENETEAU OCEANIS 31 Owner's Manual page 67

R
UNNING RIGGING
M
AINTENANCE
Lightly grease the sheave pins. Change any distorted or dented sheave. Inspect the pins of the sheaves at the
top of the mast once a year.
Regularly check the condition of the jam cleat jaws.
Inspect the halyards for wear and condition.
Regularly clean the pulleys off (old grease, traces of rust) with clear water.
Slightly lubricate the block pins.
Avoid aggressive gybing in order to reduce premature wear on the sheets, attachment points and the
gooseneck.
W
INCHES
O
PERATION
Avoid rope jamming during winch handling. Do not leave loose ropes on the winches but make them fast on
cleats (except on the ''Self Tailing'' winches).
S
ETTING THE SAILS
C
LASSICAL MAINSAIL
With the mainsail being on the deck:
- Screw the pins of the mast sliders for battens into their boxes.
- Slide in the battens through the leech.
- Screw the box cap until you get the required tension (the tightening screw shall not project beyond the
sail).
- Do not forget the small locking screw.
- Put the mainsail into the lazy-bag.
- Set the boom ring in velcro about level with the clew.Fit the mainsail onto its slides, begin with the
headboard and finish with the tack.
Rigging and sails
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W
ARNING
-Refer to the manufacturer's instructions to
remove the winches and put them back.
-Improper refitting may result in accidents
(e.g. kick of the crank handle).