36e Operator's Manual 2013.pdf - Marlow-Hunter, LLC

Hunter e36 • Sails and Rigging12.12 Protecting Your RiggingWithout careful inspection and proper maintenance, therigging is subject to fatigue, wear, discoloration, andtherefore, product failure. Remember: regular inspectionand cleaning will increase the life of your investment andsecure your rigging. We suggest the following:• Always rinse your rigging with fresh water after sailing,especially salt-water sailing. Salt can create corrosionpits, causing cracks and deterioration.• Clean with a water-soluble chlorine-free detergent.Nonabrasive cleansers are best for hard white vinylcoated cables.• Inspect rigging for stains. Rust stains may indicatestress cracks or corrosion. Remove stains with syntheticor brass pads. Never use steel wool pads.• Look for broken wires- a sign of fatigue in rigging.Replace standing rigging if wires are broken.• Never mix stainless steel and galvanized metals oncable, fittings, pins, cotter keys, etc. If mixing dissimilarmetals, electric currents may conduct between metalcausing rapid deterioration• Store rigging in a dry place. Never store in a plasticbag, which can cause corrosion.with fine-grained emery paper if necessary. Also, replaceany missing or damaged cotter pins in turnbuckles andshackles, and either tape them or use them or use protectivecovers manufactured for that purpose. Greasewinches a minimum of once yearly.12.12.3 Winch MaintenanceFollow the maintenance instructions prescribed by winchmanufacturer. We recommend a minimum of an annualcleaning and light greasing12.12.1 Sail CareSunlight is a sail’s worst enemy, so cover the mainsailwhen not in use. An ultraviolet guard, fitted down theleech of a roller headsail will protect the exposed partfrom the weathering effect of the sun and from dirt andgrit. Mildew, can be prevented by storing sails dry and byhand washing twice a season. Check all sails regularlyfor chafe, particularly where they chafe on deck fittingsor rigging, at reef points, batten sleeves and the foot ofthe headsail. Sail batten pockets should be inspected ona regular basis.To stow the mainsail, start at the leech and flake it ontothe boom, left and right, in about 18-in. (46 cm) folds,while pulling the leech aft. Secure with a sail tie and continueto the luff. Lash to the boom with sail ties or shockcord.12.12.2 General Hardware MaintenanceCheck all fittings regularly to be sure screws are tight.Occasionally lubricate (use silicone lubricants) all movingparts on such fittings as blocks, turnbuckles and camcleats, as well as the locking pins of snatch blocks, trackslides, spinnaker poles, etc.Inspect cleat and fairleads for roughness and smooth12.6