Grand Soleil 45’
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108
Sails
Unless otherwise agreed, only the mainsail and the genoa for furler are provided.
As regards the measures useful for ordering other sails, please consult the technical data at page 14
or ask Cantiere del Pardo for the sail plan.
Warning
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Ultraviolet rays and prolonged flapping are the main sails deterioration causes;
therefore, we recommend you to:
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protect the mainsail with the appropriate cover every time it is hauled down and left on the
boom;
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always haul down the fore sails once finished sailing;
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avoid the prolonged flapping of the sails and in particular avoid sailing for a long time by
engine upwind and with the sails hoisted;
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the genoa base is particularly subject to wearing and ripping; therefore, we recommend you
to check that the split pins and the shrouds and handrails connection pivots are facing the
opposite side of the genoa rubbing, and are protected with adhesive tape or with some
leather.
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Genoa rubbing against the spreaders is the main cause of sail tearing and ripping.
Therefore, we recommend you to:
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protect the spreaders ends with adhesive tape or with some leather and check them
periodically;
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apply on the genoa some self-adhesive fabrics backings in the points in which it rubs
against the spreaders; we advise you to ask directly the sailmaker to carry out this
operation.
Maintenance
Check frequently the conditions of the following parts:
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backings and panels seams;
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clews’ rings, heads and tacks;
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leach-lines and foot cleats;
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bolt ropes and mainsail headboard;
