- 181 -137132Index B18.2 LIFTING- Before applying the first coat of antifouling on the hull, you can key the hull using wetsandpaper of 400 grade or higher.- The lower hull of your boat should be covered with an anti-fouling paint which will prevent theadhesion of marine growth.- The nature of the water where you keep your boat and the frequency of lifting it outdetermines the choice of antifouling.- All bronze or steel surfaces, including the propellers, should be protected by a suitableantifoul paint.- During the lift-out, check the anodes and the propeller (see corresponding chapters).If cleaning off existing antifouling requires high pressure washing:- Ensure the water temperature does not exceed 15 degrees ;- The water pressure must not exceed 150 bars ;- The distance between the hose nozzle and the hull must not be less than 10 centimetres.The wet surface area of the boat is about: 33 m².Before applying the antifoul NEVER:- Do any sandblasting ;- Use any other solvents than ethylic alcohol ;- Use detergents under pressure ;- Use scrapers ;- Use grinding tools.18HANDLING, TRANSPORT