Deck Fitting - Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 440 Owner's Manual

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DECK FITTING

General points
- Inspect each piece of deck gear regularly (blocks, shackles, swivels, jam cleats, etc): Check
that there are no cracks, corrosion or deformation.
- When replacing a piece of deck gear, make sure that you use a type with the same strength
specifications.
- If careful, regular inspections are not carried out and damaged parts and/or worn ropes are
not replaced, a block or tackle may suddenly break and cause an accident or serious injury and
damage the boat.
Maintenance
- On return from sailing always rinse deck gear with fresh water.
- Wash deck gear regularly with non-abrasive soap by making the block sheaves turn. Rinse
afterwards with fresh water.
- Never use grease on deck gear parts (apart from the winches).
- Never use caustic-based cleaning materials on deck gear parts (such as some teak
cleaners).
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