Lagoon 380 User Manual - page 85
RIGGING & SAILS
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RIGGING
& SAILS
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LAGOON 380
Running rigging
Lubricate the sheaves with silicone. Replace any distorted or dented
sheaves. Inspect the sheave pins at the top of the mast once a year.
Regularly check the jam cleat jaws for condition.
Inspect the halyards for wear and condition.
Regularly clean the blocks (excess grease, corrosion spots).
Lightly lubricate the block axles.
Avoid untimely gybes in order to reduce premature wear on the
sheets and attachment points.
Winches
Avoid line jamming during winch handling.
Do not leave lines loose on the winches - fasten them on cleats.
Adjust the winches on taking delivery of your boat (rinse them
regularly during the season).
The winches should rotate freely; they need overhauling when slight
seizing is noticed.
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MAINTENANCE
Carry out complete maintenance of the winches regularly, before and
during the sailing season.
- Remove the drums to clean them.
- Lubricate the drums with a film of white grease or Teflon to reduce
friction and prevent corrosion (this type of grease is clean, non toxic
and biodegradable).
WARNING
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions to remove
and refit the winches.
Improper refitting may result in accidents (e.g.
crank handle kick).
RECOMMENDATION
A winch drum is designed to have a minimum
number of turns necessary so that it does not slip
and that the stress is not passed on to the self-
tailing mechanism.
Make at least 3 or 4 turns on the winch.
WARNING
Keep hands clear of electrical winches (optional
extra) when they are in use.
Close switch covers after use.