Maintenance & Service - Nacra N460 Owner's Manual

5. maintenance and service
Inspection before sailing
Platform [hulls & trampoline]
 Always keep trampoline lacing tight.
 Always check beam bolts to ensure proper torque.
 Check hulls for leaks at all hull fittings
 Check the trampoline for tears, or loose stitching. Repair
immediately to avoid further damage.
Sails
 Check for broken or delaminated battens. Never sail with
damaged battens.
 Check the sails for tears, or loose stitching. Repair imme-
diately to avoid further damage.
Rigging
 Check all shackles, clevis pins, and fasteners for loosen-
ing or wear. Replace as needed.
 Tape all split rings and cotter pins to prevent loss or
damage.
Inspection after sailing
Platform & Rigging
 Rinse ENTIRE boat with fresh water after each use. Be
sure to flush all blocks and fittings thoroughly.
Sails
 Rinse sails with fresh water, make sure sails are dry and
batten tension is released when storing for more than a
day.
 Never fold your sails
 Role your sails from top to bottom, this is to prevent luff
Damage
Maintenance every 3
months by owner
Platform
 Check mast ball for wear- replace if:
a) Maximum diameter of the plat spot on top of the
ball is bigger then 15mm/0.59 inch
b) Minimum height from bottom to top should be 35
mm/1,38 inch
 Check hulls for excessive wear on bottoms from beaching
and dragging the boat.
 Check hulls for leaks at all hull fittings by covering sus-
pected areas with soapy water and blowing air (from your
lungs) into the drain plug holes.
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR AND OR ANY OTHER
TYPE OF MECHANICAL BLOWER 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 fiber glassed area (no fittings) this should be re-
glassed to insure proper permanent bonding. Please see
your dealer
Sails
 Check for broken or delaminated battens. Never sail with
damaged battens.
 Check the sails and trampoline for tears, or loose
stitching. Repair immediately to avoid further damage.
Please see your dealer
Rigging
 Periodically check for and replace frayed, worn, or
kinked wires, shock cords and lines.
 Periodically check the bearings in the traveller car and
replace them if necessary. Rinse thoroughly with fresh
water to free any stuck bearings.
 Periodically check dolphin striker strap tension. Please
see assembly manual for the correct setting for your
boat. Adjust as 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 dia-
mond wire attachment points, turn buckles and seizing
wire. These areas could cause serious mast failure!
Conditions which requiring more frequent owner mainte-
nance
If your boat is regularly operated under one or more of the
following conditions:
 Temperatures below freezing or above 32°C / 90 F
 Take extra care when boat is left after sailing when freez-
ing is likely, ensure that hulls are dry.
 Beach storage
Recommended Fluids, Materials and Lubricants.
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