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If you order spare parts, always order quoting your boat's/engine's
serial number. Hull serial number (HIN), on NORTHSTAR ORION,
is found on the starboard side of the transom and is molded in
gelcoat.
10.7. WINTER STORAGE
It is advisable to winter your NORTHSTAR ORION in a protected
area. If you are going to winter your NORTHSTAR ORION outside,
it is highly recommended to thoroughly clean and polish it before
covering.
This will prevent the dirt to settle on the finish of the boat.
Take precautions so that your NORTHSTAR ORION remains ventilated
during storage to prevent the formation of mildew and corrosion.
Also, remember to take precautions for freezing water inside the
boat, hoses, and pipes.
Disconnect and remove the battery when the boat is in long-term
storage. Store your battery in a dry, ventilated place and charge it
according to manufacturer's recommendations.
If the boat remains on the trailer for a long time, take special care
that the weight of the boat is equally distributed on the touching
points of the trailer rollers or bunks.
If there is leftover petrol in the tank, you should empty it and let
some air in. You should cover open tanks, conduits, and hoses
with cloth or gauze at their ends. This will enable ventilation but
prevent dust from settling in.
Water set in the tanks and hoses may freeze during storage, causing
damage. Empty your water tank and water system before storing
your NORTHSTAR ORION.
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It must be remembered that your NORTHSTAR ORION will not be
covered for warranty due to problems associated with improper
storage. It is advised that your dealer handles the storage
preparation for your NORTHSTAR ORION.
11. REPAIRING
Please consult your dealer who can give you good advice and
can order the suitable spare parts if you want to repair your
NORTHSTAR ORION by yourself. You should leave extensive
repairs at the hull or the engine to experts. Do not attempt
to repairs, which you are not trained to handle. Your dealer
will take over such repairs and will give the job to an expert.
Your NORTHSTAR ORION is provided with a tube repair kit. In
case of small punctures, this kit can be used to patch these.
Repairing the Tube
First, if there is no damage, check to see if the tube holds air.
This test will help locate the leaking chamber. The order of
operations:
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11.1. REPAIRING THE FABRIC
Inflate the chamber and apply a water/soap solution to the
fabric with a brush.
The location of the leak is determined either by a growing
chain of bubbles or by a whispering sound if large enough.
Leakage shall be in one of the following categories:
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valve leakage
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cover patch leakage,
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seam leakage,
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widespread leakage,
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hole or tear.
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