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4. Maintenance
Rinse ENTIRE boat with fresh water after each use. Be sure to flush all
blocks and fittings thoroughly.
Check the sails and trampoline for rips, tears, or loose stitching. Repair
immediately to avoid further damage.
Always keep trampoline lacing tight.
Check mast ball for wear- REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
Tape all split rings and cotter pins to prevent loss or damage.
Check for broken or delaminated battens. Never sail with damaged bat-
tens.
Rinse sails with fresh water, make sure sails are dry and batten tension
is released when storing for more than a day.
Always check beam bolts to ensure proper torque.
Check hulls for excessive wear on bottoms from beaching and dragging
the boat.
Check hulls for leaks at all hull fittings by covering suspected areas with
soapy water and blowing air (from your lungs) into the drain plug holes. DO
NOT USE A VACUUM CLEANER AS THE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE CAN DAMAGE
THE HULLS. If the water bubbles, there is a leak. Remove the fitting and/or
cover with silicone sealant and replace. If the leak is from fiberglassed area
(no fittings) this should be reglassed to insure proper permanent bonding
sealing .
Masts should be regularly inspected for water tightness and diamond
wire wear. Make sure fittings are sealed with silicone. Replace wires that
show any signs of wear. Check diamond attachment points, turn buckles and
seizing wire. These areas could cause serious mast and sail damage.
Periodically check for and replace frayed, worn, or kinked wires, shock-
cords, and lines.
Avoid storing your Nacra for long periods of time with the rigging ten-
sioned to race settings (very tight.)
Check all shackles, clevis pins, and fasteners for loosening or wear.
Replace as needed.
Periodically check the bearings in the traveller car and replace them if
necessary. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water to free any stuck bea-
rings. Periodically check dolphin striker strap tension. It should not
move more than 2.5 cm. Re-tighten if necessary.
Masts should be regularly inspected for water tightness and diamond-
wire wear. Make sure fittings are sealed with silicone. Replace wires
that show any signs of wear. Check diamond wire attachment points,
turn buckles and seizing wire. These areas could cause serious mast
failure!
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