7.1.1 Maintenance notes

The boat requires a certain amount of maintenance. This is especially relevant for external parts which are exposed to sun and salt water.

A proper maintenance of your boat contains the following:

  • Wash the boat with fresh water regularly.

  • If the boat is used throughout the year, polish the hull approximately every fourth months.

  • Polish the stainless and chromed parts with chrome polish.

  • Clean the aluminium parts with fresh water. Add soap to the water, if necessary.

  • Rinse the cover with fresh water. Allow to dry thoroughly before folding away.

  • Clean and maintain teak surfaces with products that are made for that purpose.

    Over time, the teak deck takes on a satin grey appearance, if not maintained.

  • Clean a composite deck with a soft brush and a mild soap solution.

  • Avoid using aggressive cleaning agents.

  • If the boat is stored or docked in an environment where there are noticeable hard air conditions, for example, near harbours, in lively sea routes, highways and power stations, you have to pay special attention to the RST parts of the boat.

    This kind of air conditions can cause premature corrosion to the RST parts and damage to gelcoat surfaces.

  • Polish and wax RST and gelcoat parts (especially coloured gelcoat parts) approximately every fourth month so that the parts will not face fading or other visual defects.