Knowledge Base - Beneteau First 18 SE Pre-Season Checkup

[@ochomarat]

Great tips!!! Can't wait for the video for the 24 now!!!

[@59toddmac]

Yes, Yes!

[@tadejpukl2254]

Wow, this tutorial is indeed very valuable! Reminds you about some little details which are easily overlooked. Thanks Seascape/Beneteau! Can't wait for the advanced maintenance tips video!

[@59toddmac]

This is really great! As a 24 owner, I can guarantee that we'll be looking for this for our boat next!! : )

[@batuhansungur4997]

thanx a lot we wait more of them. take care ....

[@telecamfilms]

Fantastic and super useful! Keep them coming!

[@Nicolas_vdh]

Good job👍

[@Fredchou74]

Great video! Thanks a lot. :)

[@MarcPorlier]

Very informative. I am surprised by the wear of the top mast where the Spi is attached.

[@haraldkalleitner6482]

Hi Tit, Thank you for the great video. As I have heard from the Austrian Class Association First 18, there is also planned providing a video / guide to refit the keel of the 18. I would like to do it on my own. Please advise if there is already some knowledge base material on that specific topic. Thank you very much. Harald Kalleitner

[@AsailingDIYlifechannel]

thanks a lot. I just bought an 18 and will go thru the points you mentioned. I would however very much like some more details on fixing up the keel. Mine is from 2015 and has a lot of corrosion. How do I the easiest way drop it out of the boat and again remount it? I have access to a crane and a few helpers. Also please mention that you need to lubricate your rudder mounts. It took me forever to get it dismantled because the previous owner had necklected this. But thanks a lot for a good video. Very informative

[@haraldkalleitner6482]

Hi, I am also looking for guidance how to refit the keel - see my last comment on this video. Have you done it? Would be great sharing you experience. Thank you

[@AsailingDIYlifechannel]

@@haraldkalleitner6482 After having looked at it - and it didn't need any maintenance I just did a bit of rust removal and epoxying over it. I have since sold it and downgraded to a smaller sailing dinghy.