water to remove salt, grime, or other foreign material. This will help prevent metal parts from corroding.
When not using your boat, keep the trampoline and hulls covered to protect them from the damaging rays of the sun. Remove the trampoline when storing your boat for the winter and keep it indoors.
Carefully inspect all metal parts, fittings and wires for signs of stress and wear as you rig your boat before each sail. If a wire is frayed or corroded, replace it! All replacement parts should meet factory specifications and are readily available from your local dealer.
After a
When storing your boat for the winter, cover it with an opaque sheet of plastic. Form the plastic into an
WARNING: Be sure no water lies in the hulls or the wing sockets. Freezing water in those areas could cause hull damage.
Regular cleaning, waxing and polishing will keep your boat looking good for years to come.
REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR WARRANTY CARD!
32 SAFETY
EVERY SAILOR MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSURING THEIR SAFETY, AS WELL AS THEIR PASSENGERS SAFETY, ON THE WATER.
32.1Always wear a personal flotation device (PFD) and make sure that your crew does the same!
32.2Never sail alone!
32.3Make sure that someone on shore knows where you are sailing and when you plan to return!
32.4Never sail in threatening wind or water conditions!
32.5Do not sail in wind or water conditions that are beyond your sailing abilities! If in doubt, don't go out!
32.6Do not overload the boat or wings!
32.7Always carry boat righting lines and equipment! Righting water bags and shroud extenders are recommended.
32.8Sail within sight of the land! Be especially cautious on large bodies of water.
32.9Always watch out for overhead power
lines!
32.10For more information about boating, or available classes and seminars in your area, call the
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