Cantiere Del Pardo Grand Soleil 50, Owner'S Manual

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Grand Soleil 50’
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Mast
The mast, with 9/10 rig, is equipped with two sets of swept spreaders (that is to say slightly
tilted astern of about 20°) and, passing through the deck, fits itself into a suitable slot in the metal
mast-step, which is directly leant and fastened on the hull ribbings.
Transverse supporting
The entire transversal supporting is made of stainless steel spiral cable or, upon request, of stainless
steel rod. On the transversal side the mast is supported by: higher continuous shrouds;
discontinuous intermediate shrouds and lower shrouds, all aligned with the same axis (see figure
“A”).
Longitudinal supporting
On the longitudinal side, the mast is supported only by the forestay and the backstay (see figure
“B”). The spreader swept allows to not use loose baby stays and shrouds. A double backstay is also
inserted, to adjust the mast curvature in certain sailing points or to keep the forestay always
tightened if the genoa furler is installed.
The entire longitudinal supporting is made of stainless steel spiral cable or, upon request, of
stainless steel rod.
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General guidelines on standing rigging adjustment
The mast of the Grand Soleil 50’ has been studied and calculated according to the highest safety
standards.
HIGHER SHROUD
INTERMEDIATE SHROUD
INTERMEDIATE SHROUD
LOWER SHROUD
BACKSTAY
FORESTAY
FIGURE “B” FIGURE “A”