Grand Soleil 40
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Preface
This manual has been conceived by Cantiere del Pardo to provide the user of the
Grand Soleil 40 with an instrument that allow to have a deep knowledge of the yacht for
better appreciate its quality and attain its technical power.
This manual cannot obviously replace the fundamental knowledge, experience and
seamanship required to sail a yacht and maintain in full working order a yacht of the same
class as the Grand Soleil 40.
The user of such a yacht should have acquired, through direct experience the
necessary skill, which cannot be either substituted or completed by a manual.
We strongly recommend the user to read carefully the information provided and
follow all the recommendations that the Builder has included in this booklet: they will allow
him to take full advantage of the yacht’s performance in full safety.
The Grand Soleil 40’ is the result of a great effort made by Cantiere del Pardo to
build an extremely comfortable and pleasant boat, adopting high quality materials,
components and systems, considered the most qualified, which together are the result of a
very innovative product.
In addition to all the technical data provided by this owner’s manual we recommend
a careful reading of all the attached Manufacturers’ manuals and booklets about the various
components installed on the yacht.
Owners must always consult these manuals before undertaking any work which is not
routine maintenance.
In order to be complete, the present manual includes and shows all equipment which
can be installed on board of the Grand Soleil 40’. Please refer to the standard equipment list
and the option list to identify which ones are optional.
Cantiere del Pardo reserves the right to modify the type and position of any
equipment and accessories entirely at its discretion.
We recommend to the user to verify always what is reported in this manual before
carrying out any intervention which is not contemplate within the usual yacht’s
maintenance.
The Grand Soleil 40’, as delivered, is structurally adequate for peoples and things’
safety All modifications must be carefully studied and calculated by professionals in order
to maintain the structural integrity and stability of the yacht as designed.
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