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Grand Soleil 40

 

 

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Steering wheel maintenance 

 
We recommend to: 

   -    Check periodically the bearings, the thrust bearings and the rudder shaft, if necessary       

grease them with a silicon grease of the same type of that used for the winches. 
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Check frequently and adjust if necessary the steering cables tension.  

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Lubricate the cables and the chain with SAE 30/40 oil. 

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Lubricate the steering wheel bearings with a Teflon grease. 

 
We always suggest to refer to the manufacturer’s manual.

 

 
 

 

Emergency tiller 

 

 

The ship is also supplied with an emergency tiller, always keep it in the stern peak 
in case of necessary in particular of a bad working of the wheel.  

 

This  tiller  has  to  be  inserted  on  the  top  of  the rubber  shaft  in  an  appropriate  space. In  this 
way  you  can  directly  steer  the  rubber.  This  tiller  has  to  be  inserted  and  oriented  towards 
stern because of the encumbrance of the wheel. 

 

We recommend you to  train  also when on the wet  dock as not  to  fall in  trouble in  case of 
emergency. 

 
If the boat is supplied with an auto pilot, this could be a good alternative system. 

 
 

 

Steering wheel instrument’s scheme  
 

1)

 

Steering wheel 

 

 

 

 

 

2)

 

Blocking handle 

3)

 

Inspecting cable-chain connection 

 

 

4)

 

Compass 

5)

 

Cables pulley 

 

 

 

 

6)

 

Radial steering dive 

7)

 

Auto-aligning bearing 

 

 

 

8)

 

Bearing with thrust bearing 

9)   Rudder shaft 

 

 

 

 

  

10) Emergency tiller 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rudder shaft 

Water line 

Summary of Contents for Grand Soleil 40

Page 1: ...Grand Soleil 40 1 Grand Soleil 40 Owner s Manual 2002...

Page 2: ...el Pardo S r L All rights are reserved According to the laws on copyrights this manual may not be copied either completely or partially without prior authorization of Cantiere del Pardo S r L No copie...

Page 3: ...carefully in all its parts to achieve familiarity with your yacht before using it If you own a yacht for the first time or you have changed of model which is not familiar to you for your safety and f...

Page 4: ...17 Mast periodical check and warning 18 Mast Maintenance 19 Caution on mast stepping and unstepping19 Scheme of halyards exit on the mast 20 Anti corrosion anodes 21 S Drive step 21 Engine 21 Water he...

Page 5: ...r system components position 57 Drain system for shower and sinks 58 Drain system in the shower 58 Maintenance 59 Sinks and wash basin drainage 59 Warning 60 External drainage system 60 Cockpit 60 Anc...

Page 6: ...ducer 83 Mast head unity Aerial 84 Reefs 85 Instructions 85 Taking in a reef 86 Taking off a reef 86 Warning and advises 87 Rudder and Steering wheel 88 Rudder self aligning bearings and bearings 88 S...

Page 7: ...s 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 read...

Page 8: ...se and maintenance but also its equipments and accessories Mast The subjects included in each chapter are presented as in the following layout Transversal supporting The subjects are analysed as follo...

Page 9: ...he possible presence of a grave risk that should cause a high death accident or injure possibilities whether the main precautions are not taken into consideration in relation to the type of danger rec...

Page 10: ...on of using sprays containing C F C gas and the limitation of external noises that at a distance of 5mt from the perimeter of the boat should not exceed 65 dB a decibel from 6 to 22 hours and 55 dB a...

Page 11: ...s Make sure that the safety equipments like life raft and inflatable raft etc are always save and ready for use Do not leave opened hatches portholes and forepeak They should be dangerous pitfalls Alw...

Page 12: ...e and maintenance rules indicated in the paragraph concerning gas system Do not use portable or provisional hating devices Check all the rooms and bilges in particular those next to the engine room in...

Page 13: ...assengers maximum capacity n 10 Maximum load passengers luggage kg 900 Fuel tank capacity kg lt 148 180 Water tank capacity kg lt 370 Maximum installable engine kw hp 29 40 Certification Certifying Au...

Page 14: ...ure on the deck Clean the internal part of the slings and possibly cover them with packing plastic to prevent them from scratching and removing the antifouling or the gel coat Make sure that the sling...

Page 15: ...2 aft sling Attention The precautions given are valid only in case of regular yacht s trim The loads on board have to be well balanced Caution while positioning the slings pay attention to the S driv...

Page 16: ...steel spiral cable On the longitudinal side the mast is sustained by the backstay and the forestay In fact the inclined spreaders allow not to use baby stay and shrouds Longitudinal Supporting All the...

Page 17: ...tay is controlled by a mechanical turnbuckle When sailing on a bowline the turnbuckle must be adjusted according to the wind in order to reduce the forestay sag the stronger the wind the higher the te...

Page 18: ...sequently get caught or may damage it for this reason we recommend to fit at the halyards ends the nylon stop balls they prevent to the splice from entering into the pulley however we recommend you al...

Page 19: ...dly attached It sholud be placed towards the mast head over the mast centre of gravity so that when lifted it hangs in a vertical position Normally this position coincide with the upper spreaders atta...

Page 20: ...screws that have to be well installed on the mast below the deck Don t forget to remove them before starting with the unstepping operation Scheme of the halyards exit from the mast The following draw...

Page 21: ...acturer manual of use and maintenance Inspect the anode and replace it according to the manufacturer s suggestions Water heater You will find any reference in the attached manufacturer s manual of use...

Page 22: ...loading on board any sort of materials please respect the following rules 1 Limit the load of weights Carry on board only the necessary items 2 Distribute uniformly the load through the boat trying t...

Page 23: ...of the deck fittings is required refer to their identification number printed on the parts and contact the manufacturer General caution Under no circumstances should a line such as sheets or others be...

Page 24: ...k 15 Genoa tracks 16 Main sheet genoa car 17 eyebolt with after guy spi block 18 furling system rope 19 spi halyard 20 genoa halyard 21 1 reef line 22 2 reef line 23 foreguy kicker spinnaker pole 24 u...

Page 25: ...haul up with care the last few halyards centimetres since the end part of the halyard where the shackle or the snap shackle is fitted should enter into the mast pulley damaging it To this purpose we...

Page 26: ...le 30 34 8 Outhaul Textile 12 13 12 Reef I Textile 18 18 12 Reef II Textile 22 22 12 Reef III Genoa halyard n 1 Textile 34 36 12 Genoa halyard n 2 Spi halyardn 1 Textile 39 39 12 Spi halyard n 2 Spinn...

Page 27: ...ging scheme 1 Spinnaker sheets 2 Spinnaker guys 3 Sheets blocks 4 Guys blocks 5 Sheets winch Spinnaker guys 6 Downhaul blocks 7 Fairleads 8 Spinnaker pole downhaul 9 Spinnaker pole uphaul 10 Spi halya...

Page 28: ...e pairs of pliers and a grip pliers open end spanners set a set of wrenches a file and a rasp wires cutters a punch a saw and blades some knives a metre ribbons lubricants spray and anti corrosives a...

Page 29: ...otection and particularly reinforced in the fitting points Instruction In order to avoid the rope strain when hauling the sail follow the recommendation below Tighten the backstay to avoid that excess...

Page 30: ...Grand Soleil 40 30 Furling system scheme 1 furling line return block 2 furling line 3 furling line fairleads 4 furling line clutch Always refer to the enclosed manual supplied by the manufacturer...

Page 31: ...and hatches can cause troubles during sailing If left open they may let water in so o IT IS ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY TO HAVE ALL PORTHOLES AND HATCHES CLOSED DURING SAILING paying particularly attention...

Page 32: ...ply anti skid tape on the surface Caution all portholes open inwards to ensure ventilation care must be taken not to walk into them and sustain facial injury when these are open down to head level Mai...

Page 33: ...e s cooling system to the fresh water heating coil unless there is some problem with the system they must always be open Turn on the FRESH WATER PUMP switch of the 12 Vdc control panel to empower the...

Page 34: ...ge immediately shut off the engine boiler system and or the 220 Vac supply switch Check for leakage traces from the connecting pipes Replace the drain tap in due time as per the manufacturer s indicat...

Page 35: ...onnected see page 48 Connect 220Vac cable to shore supply insert and turn halfway the other plug in the socket on cockpit edge near the stern Never operate with wet hands and barefooted Start the Main...

Page 36: ...eave the boat with the battery charger on Never reach in the metallic shield which covers the battery charger without prior disconnection of 220Vac supply with the above mentioned 220Vac Main Breaker...

Page 37: ...n get in If after trying several times the propeller won t close it means that something is obstructing the gear such as a plastic bag barnacles etc Never leave spinning the propeller when sailing In...

Page 38: ...r located under the hiding place in the basin furniture of the stern toilet A thermostat to access to it located inside the ice box lift the lid An evaporator which follows the 2 vertical sides inside...

Page 39: ...For this operation under the oven space it is available a pipe with a tap collect to the bottom of the refrigerator Maintenance Do not clog condensation water draining hole of refrigerator compartmen...

Page 40: ...Grand Soleil 40 40 Components position scheme EVAPORATOR THERMOSTAT COMPRESSOR AERATING GRID...

Page 41: ...ipment and can be coupled with another one bringing the capacity up to 200Ah The other battery of 55 Ah activates the engine starter It must always be hold to the maximum charge With a 4 ways battery...

Page 42: ...ity of the 12 Vdc plant to 260 Ah 220 Vac network The 220Vac supply is provided by the shore network through the watertight socket located abaft on the outer side of the cockpit edge see page 49 Cauti...

Page 43: ...that for the connection of the 220Vac the quay plug socket is still water tight and not oxidized The 220Vac network is fitted with a protection system connected to the Main Breaker and with a magneto...

Page 44: ...not switch it back before locating the possible defect or short circuit in the mains Instruction The magneto thermal switches described here can directly activate the various functions or just monitor...

Page 45: ...navigazione a motore Engine Light 3 Luce di Fonda Anchor Light 4 Luce Ponte Deck light 5 Luce Strumenti Instruments Lights 6 Luci interne di sinistra Port Lights 7 Luci interne di destra Starboard Li...

Page 46: ...portside internal lights 7 STARBOARD LIGHTS switch It monitors all the interior lights on starboard side 8 FRESH WATER PUMP switch It monitors and put under pressure the fresh water pump 9 BILGE PUMP...

Page 47: ...or the battery charger off the voltmeter must show at least 12V otherwise it means that the batteries need to be charged In any case never use 12Vdc appliances when the voltage is less than 10Volts 1...

Page 48: ...meant foe technicians who will proceed as follows Caution before intervening on the 220 Vac control panel make sure that the 220 Vac shore supply is disconnected the shore network plug should not be...

Page 49: ...transducer 2 Depth sounder transducer 3 12 Vdc control panel 4 220 Vac control panel 5 Fuel level indicator 6 Fresh water indicator 7 12 Vdc socket 8 220 Vac socket 9 Heavy duty battery switch 10 Bat...

Page 50: ...e unit This copper piping runs along the inner portside hull and stops in the stove compartment with a propane stop valve In the last section in order to allow the swinging movement of the stove a fle...

Page 51: ...apped Have the copper piping and the other gas system components periodically inspected and checked by technicians Gas leaks If you smell gas it is advisable to turn off both stop cocks Air the place...

Page 52: ...any other source of combustion is around Turn off mixer cock Lift and unscrew bottle while holding mixer Screw new bottle on paying attention that the thread is properly fitted onto junction Turn on...

Page 53: ...g and the vent are at the left side of the mounting fibreglass cover of the windlass and therefore are accessible lifting up the peak anchor cover The aft tank has a capacity of about 160 litres and a...

Page 54: ...5 ways system The shower tap of the cockpit The hot water in pipe The shower sink of the aft toilet The galley basin The shower basin of the bow toilet Instruction Keep the tank filled if there is no...

Page 55: ...ll as all other possible sea water leaking engine S drive rubber gasket rudder shaft etc We would like to remind you that sea water system is located below the waterline if this system leaks or breaks...

Page 56: ...g and control the wear and tear particularly the bronze parts replace them if necessary Water system control panel SELF CLOSING WATERTIGHT BILGE PUMP HOT WATER COLD WATER AFT WATER TANK BOW WATER TANK...

Page 57: ...bow fresh water tanks 3 Fresh water tanks vent 4 Self closing watertight and accumulator tank 5 Hot and cold water distribution system 6 Water heater 7 Galley mixer 8 Fresh and sea water foot pump 9...

Page 58: ...p outlet flows into drainage collector located in aft portside peak while the bow toilet pump outlet drains directly in the right bulwarks how to drain Start the 12Vdc control panel switch which monit...

Page 59: ...oard near the saloon bulkhead toilet You will find the main valve and the three way valve Bow toilet basin The outlet valve is accessible by lifting up the wood top inside the furniture under the basi...

Page 60: ...the forepeak are stuck with fibreglass at the hull and the water flows directly in the sea water under the waterline Anchor s peak If some water should enter in this peak it flows directly throughout...

Page 61: ...ain and water in general Batteries The life of the batteries depends basically in the way they are used the best thing would be to keep them always working by discharging and recharging them frequentl...

Page 62: ...block Water system This system is the most affected by cold temperatures The water should be completely drained not only from the tank but also from The pipes The self closing watertight The water he...

Page 63: ...s case no special wintering procedures are required but controlling the cooling liquid density adding the anti freeze liquid if necessary Take care of oil checks and changes and the filters maintenanc...

Page 64: ...y with fresh warm water to dissolve salt crystals Check and grease the impellers and the membranes If the boat is lifted out of the water Protect the external parts Let them run periodically with fres...

Page 65: ...e help of a dehumidifier Where possible remove internal batteries Hood It is the best protection against the sun the dust and allows you to leave the hatches ajar A good solution could be to tighten a...

Page 66: ...ng the oil to stay into the W C pump In this way the rubber membrane remains soft and clean working perfectly for years Suggestions for a good winter mooring Add an extra couple of mooring dock lines...

Page 67: ...phone number to the staff remembering that a good tip is always welcome If a guard is not available try to reach an agreement with your neighbour to help each other and keep an eye on the boat and pos...

Page 68: ...ern berth under the floor board The fuel level gauge is located under the 12Vdc Control Panel near the water level gauge Together with fuel pipe are provided for the tank a two way pipe for engine sup...

Page 69: ...comes in through holes located in the S Drive and the tap is on the starboard side of the inverter It is accessible by opening the port over the engine in the aft right cabin The sea water flows throu...

Page 70: ...der in the attached manual Engine panel control lever engine cut off push button The engine panel is in the cockpit at the right it contains the instrumentation the controls the warning lights and oth...

Page 71: ...of gear both in abow or in astern position Engine stop Turning the red switch in the engine panel Fuel level gauge It is under the 12 Vdc panel control it shows the quantity of fuel available in the...

Page 72: ...ll start the starter motor which consequently starts the engine When the engine is gearing reduce progressively the power just until the lever is in upright position now the handle can be pushed down...

Page 73: ...engine use and maintenance manual and in case of doubt please contact the builder s assistance service Do not keep the engine running with boat side tilted over 20 Never turn the engine battery switc...

Page 74: ...stern peak Access to engine The engine of the Grand Soleil 40 is reachable from all the sides we refer to the reachable parts of the standard engine By lifting up the ladder you can reach the keel al...

Page 75: ...the entering of the necessary air for the engine functioning and a suitable ventilation This is forced when the engine is running cause by the engine aspiration while it is natural when the engine is...

Page 76: ...wheel is also concerned in its movements Be very careful not to get your hands arms or feet accidentally caught in the steering wheel action areas Same attention must be taken for objects which could...

Page 77: ...alves and the protection filter of the pump see at the page 58 and drawing at the page 56 We recommend to always position the two valves as the pump will always be ready to drain the main bilge and do...

Page 78: ...the stern toilet 3 Draining pipe of the electrical and manual main bilge 4 Valves for the sucking of the main bilge or shower in the right toilet 5 Electrical bilge pump in the shower bow toilet 6 Dra...

Page 79: ...the anchor forepeak An additional control switch can be mounted above the engine panel in cockpit Instruction Check if the chain is positioned in the sliding guide in front of anchor winch Insert the...

Page 80: ...n thus never strain the chain but distribute it on the mooring cleats as follows Once mooring operations are completed fix to a link of the chain a block connected to the mooring cleats through two pi...

Page 81: ...recast in the area you want to sail Always consult the nautical charts the pilot and the notices to the mariners planning the most suitable course Control the general condition of the boat particularl...

Page 82: ...to locate it inside one of the two peaks in the cockpit or in a place easily reachable To avoid the theft place the life raft inside the boat each time you leave it To come on board after the bathe i...

Page 83: ...evices which may interfere with the magnetic field such as radio sets torch lights portable tape recorders cameras with built in exposure meter and all metallic objects Electronic instrument supply El...

Page 84: ...be inspected once or twice a year or when any mast head repairs are needed Indeed if electrical contacts are corroded oxidized or loose the instrumentation will not be fully efficient The corroded or...

Page 85: ...end of the boom the end of the reefing line runs into the cringle of the clew of the reef you want to take From the cringle of the clew it then runs aside the boom and is fastened to the corresponding...

Page 86: ...g the reef clutch see page 24 Release boom topping lift and adjust the tackle or rigid vang and haul in main sail sheet for normal navigation If you sail with reefs for a long time tie up the extra ma...

Page 87: ...avoid damages which may occur for a prolonged mainsail s flap When you start sailing it s advisable to have at least one reef line already run into its cringle If you are sailing by night it s recomm...

Page 88: ...ight direction Radial drive of 500 mm of diameter tied to the rudder shaft where end and are fixed the two stainless steel cables of the steering system through an adjustable bottle screw The section...

Page 89: ...stern peak in case of necessary in particular of a bad working of the wheel This tiller has to be inserted on the top of the rubber shaft in an appropriate space In this way you can directly steer the...

Page 90: ...of the sail to protect the genoa when entirely furled up Avoid to flap too long and above all avoid sailing upwind under engine The genoa base is particularly subjected to wearing and ripping it is th...

Page 91: ...link heads and tacks Leech line s cleats and line Bolt rope and headboat mainsail Transparent windows for wind flow yarns if present Regularly wash the sails with fresh water particularly after rough...

Page 92: ...ned the gelcoat needs cares and maintenance For the everyday cleaning and to remove the most part of dirty we advise you to use warm water and neutral soap Use petrol or kerosene to remove grease and...

Page 93: ...hardened can be treated with the water abrasive paper 600 Then use the Polish Teak deck We recommend to clean and rinse the deck with fresh water and a brush of medium bristles at least once a year I...

Page 94: ...centration of chlorine ions tend to form the so called pitting in stainless steel this is the pitting corrosion which occurs initially with rust points on the surfaces and then penetrates the internal...

Page 95: ...the function of each winch Maintenance Wash them regularly with fresh water especially after tough sailing Have a skilled technician grease bearings and cogs at least once a season Read and refer to t...

Page 96: ...for the outlet the central valve is for the sink s outlet Instructions for W C use After checking that the intake and outlet valves are open position the little lever on top of the WC pump on full bas...

Page 97: ...Grand Soleil 40 97 W C valves 1 Inlet valve 2 Outlet valve 3 W C pump 4 Sink s outlet valve...

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