Maintenance,

Wintering, Equipment

We've been repairing, maintaining and winterising aluminium blue water yachts for many years.

Our expertise covers all aspects of aluminium sailing boats:

- Overhaul/repair: centreboard, rudder, steering system,
- Inspection and anodic protection of your Ovni
- Inspection and protection of the electrical system
- Inspection and replacement of standing and running rigging
- Maintenance and installation of electrical, electronic and comfort equipment

OVNIS require particular attention to

Centerboard

Control of drift (no oxidation problems? Is cathodic protection necessary?).

Checking the status of up/down manoeuvres and maintaining the down position.

Check the condition of the hydraulic cylinder (for larger units).

Check the condition of the rudder shaft (no corrosion problems?).

Checking the condition of the shaft bearings.

Rudder

Check the condition of the rudder blade joints (greasing every 3 to 4 years is recommended).

Check the condition of the rudder stock bearings.

Check the condition of the rudder cylinder (no oxidation problems? cathodic protection required?).

Steering system

Check the steering column bearings.

Check the tiller link ball joints.