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15.3 Cleaning the Furlex

Wash and rinse the entire Furlex system with fresh water and a mild detergent to remove dirt and salt

crystals.

Note! Some detergents contain substances which can cause aluminium to corrode, so it is important to

rinse all detergent off thoroughly.

When the parts have dried, the anodized surfaces of the luff extrusions can be treated with a silicon-

free boat polish or wax. This offers good protection and prevents particles of dirt from adhering and

then soiling the sail. The stainless steel components can be treated with a suitable polish.

15.4 Storage

The Furlex system is preferably stored with the mast during the winter.

Fig. 15.4.a

Fig. 15.4.b

Never wrap a damp or unwashed Furlex in plastic or other impervious material.

In areas where frost can occur, the Furlex should be stored in a dry place or with its centre sections

raised. This is to avoid ice damage to luff sections in sub-zero temperatures.

The lower bearing assembly can be left in the boat during winter storage. In this case ensure that the

anchor well is dry and well ventilated.

The lower bearing assembly can equally well be dismantled and removed from the boat for storage in

a clean and dry location. To remove the line guide and line drum see "Dismantling", chapter 17.3 &

17.4. Once disconnected from the forestay tting, the lower bearing assembly can be lifted out of the

through-deck tting.

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