Specifications

SECTION SIXTEEN
EXTERIOR TEAK TRIM
The exterior wood of your new
Clipper is teak. If you follow a few
simple suggestions, it is very easy
to keep in a like-new condition
indefinitely.
Every so often, when the wood
appears to be weathering and
turning grey, use a commercial
cleaner such as Teak Brite. This is
available in either liquid or powder
form, and if the directions are fol-
lowed, does a remarkable job of
cleaning the old wood. If the grain
begins to raise, give it a light
sanding — just enough to smooth
the surface. When this is done,
follow with a coating of teak-oil
such as Watco Teak Oil (exterior).
These products are available in
most marine stores and will also
help protect the wood and prevent
it from cracking and splitting.
One other possibility available to
you is varnish. If you decide that
this is how you want your teak fin-
ished, you will have to refinish it
every three to four months. This is
a lot of extra work, but if profes-
sionally done, will add much to the
beauty of your boat.
SECTION SEVENTEEN
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
The Coast Guard requires that you maintain the following
items of equipment in good operating condition. Please
check with the Coast Guard as to any changes subsequent
to the printing of this Owners’ Manual.
1. Personal flotation devices (life jackets) for each person on
board your vessel. Keep in mind the maximum number of
people you could ever have on your vessel when equipping
your Clipper with life jackets. The latest revision in this sec-
tion excludes the use of flotation cushions. Be sure the
jackets you purchase have the label “Coast Guard
Approved” attached.
2. One throwing device: This can be the life saving cushion
excluded above or a life ring, but it does not count as a life
saving device for one of your crew members.
3. Fire Extinguisher: A Clipper 26 or smaller requires on B-l
Coast Guard approved type (Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical
or Foam), and for the Clipper 30 or 32, two of the above. Of
the three types of fire extinguishers, we recommend Dry
Chemical. These must be inspected and tagged at the time
of purchase and re-inspected and re-tagged yearly.
4. One hand, mouth or power operated horn or whistle,
audible for at least half a mile.
5. The Clipper 30 and 32 require a bell which, when struck,
produces a clear, bell like tone of full round characteristics.
6. Navigational lights when operating after dark, as covered
under Section Five on the electrical system.
7. Current state registration on board and proper numbers
permanently affixed, as prescribed by individual state law.
The above items from a safety standpoint are actually very
minimal, but are all that are required by the Coast Guard.
Also, you will undoubtedly want to have at least the follow-
ing additional equipment:
1. Adequate compass with a night light wired into your run-
ning lights.
2. Local navigational charts, parallel rules and dividers.
3. At least one anchor adequate for the size of your boat, 15
or 20 feet of chain (1/4”), and 150 to 200 feet of at least 3/8”
nylon line.
4. Pack of safety flares.
5. A permanently fixed bilge pump.
6. First Aid kit.