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drain holes in the bottom of the sleeve so that any water formed by condensation will run out. If
the plastic covering over the spar is exposed to sunlight and water is allowed to collect inside,
discoloration of the spar may occur. DO NOT USE MASKING OR FILAMENT TAPE ON SPAR.
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(l) coil and bag all internal lines of the boom
(m) be sure that-mast/deck opening is well sealed using a cover and the hose clamp
removed in (c)
(n) be sure that mast is well supported along entire length.
(o) all blocks, boom vang, etc., should be removed and stored at home or locked in cockpit
locker
16.2 Hauling-out and Sling Location
The proper placement of slings and supports is most important when hauling out your yacht.
Improper placement causes excessive stress on the hull and may result in gelcoat fractures or
other damage. Slings should never be placed on a propeller shaft or strut. The forward sling is
placed in the area of the forward main bulkhead, but do not place over any through hull fittings
of electronic instruments; the aft sling in the area of the main companionway. To prevent the
slings from damaging the gelcoat finish of the hull, carpet pads or old towels may be placed flat
against the hull. Tie a line between slings to prevent them from slipping. (see diagram No 1).
16.3 Cradle Support
When hauling on a marine railway or placing the yacht in its winter cradle, a minimum of 60% of
the weight of the yacht should be on the keel. Pads for supporting the bottom of the hull should
not bear more than 30-40% of the total weight of the yacht, or structural damage may result if
these weight percentages are not followed.
Do not put weight on the keel further aft than the last keel bolt. The extreme aft tip of the keel is
relatively thin and will accept very little weight without bending. It may be necessary to go
through the loading procedure two or three times, checking the keel position relative to the
centreline of the cradle before its final position.
Also ensure that the cradle be placed on level ground or shim the cradle until level. It is
important that the hull sits on a level plane so that the water that may accumulate on deck and
in the cockpit will flow to the overboard drains. Be sure that the through hull valves for the
cockpit drains are left open.
All valves on through hulls below the waterline such as the sink drain, should also be left open
so that no water is trapped in the drain lines and freezes. Freezing could rupture hoses or
damage valves.
The forward anchor locker dorade vent should be left in place, since this will allow the interior of
the boat to breathe after it is closed up for lay-up.
CS Yachts do not recommend that the yacht be stored with the mast left stepped. This places
additional strains on hull and rig, not normally encountered when the craft is in the water.
Damage caused to a yacht structure, cradle, or any part of the rigging, caused by storage with