The fairing, instructions for use and tricks

The fairing is a very important stage in the maintenance of a boat. It's not too technical, but it takes time and rigor. We reveal to you what are the steps you have to follow and some tricks so that you do not complicate yourself. First of all, we answer some very common questions.

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Before starting

The fairing, what good is it?

Roughly speaking, the fairing consists of cleaning the helmet and passing the antifouling. Except that incidentally, we take the opportunity to change the anodes and above all we verify that everything is well in the submerged part (crankcase, flaps,… verify that there is no osmosis…). As we often say, “prevention is better than cure”. Checking that everything is working properly before the season avoids most unpleasant surprises. The fairing is therefore the basis for good maintenance.  

When to do it?

It is advisable to do it before the sailing season or before thinking about enjoying your pearl. In any case, it is better to anticipate. In fact, it is necessary to anticipate the availability of the crane, the professional ... and all that, it is a complicated organization when everyone goes at the same time: in spring! Contact us to plan the fairing of your boat.

How often?

You have barely sailed this year, your boat has stayed a lot on the dock ... you conclude that it is not necessary to careen. False! The more you sail, the less the hull gets dirty. Thus, the movement limits the installation of shells and algae. Therefore, it is preferable to have your boat caged every year. Like checking your engines, caring for your hull is an integral part of good maintenance.  

What product to choose for antifouling?

Very soon, we will tell you a little more about which product to use for antifouling. There is a wide range on the market. Before deciding there are several points to take into account: the material of the hull, the speed of the boat, its use, the type of navigation ...  

The anodes are not damaged, should I change them?

Before answering this question, let's remember that the function of the anodes is to attract corrosion first to prevent it from settling on important parts. Hence its name "sacrificial anodes". Therefore, if they do not show any wear, it is because there is a problem: another element acts as an anode, such as the shaft, the propeller ... Otherwise, that is, if the anodes wear quickly, it is just as worrying. In this case, it is usually an electricity leak, on board or around. So the anodes should be changed every time the fairing is done.  

The fairing, instructions for use

To guarantee a perfect fairing, three stages are essential: cleaning, antifouling and finishing. Obviously, your boat must be dry in a specific area equipped to collect wastewater. Wild fairing is prohibited.    

Helmet cleaning

The fairing of a boat is a bit like painting at home: first, nothing better than a good cleaning. And it is the longest part. For this we use a high pressure cleaner, a squeegee for well embedded shells and fine sandpaper with water for limestone. For the propeller and propeller shaft, although these parts are not protected with antifouling, they must be cleaned by scraping and sanding. Then, we delimit with adhesive the areas not to paint: the waterline, the anodes ...  

The antifouling

Before painting, make sure the helmet is completely dry. Drying time is very important. Feel free to let a day go by. Then, with a roller or a brush, it is advisable to apply two coats. In addition, a good dose of product can be applied to the waterline. Very exposed to light, it is one of the dirtiest areas. Once the antifouling has passed, the adhesives must be removed very quickly. Otherwise, you will also remove paint when you remove them. In addition, they are not compatible with the sun, they wear out ... and for a good drying, nothing better than a few rays!  

Finishes

If cleaning is the longest step, finishes make all the difference. When the boat returns to the water, it is time to scrape off the antifouling in the areas hidden by the skids. In addition, you can take advantage of the moment to put the anodes. Finally, check that no water is entering the boat 😉  

Don't hesitate to contact a professional. In Privilege Yacht, we make it easy for you. Contact us -> info@privilege-yacht.com / +34 972 453 622; +34 616 803 971

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