Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 2019, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL / HÉLIA 44
OWNER’S MANUAL / HÉLIA 44
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Common maneuvers to different engines:
Clutch, position the lever 1/2 forward.
Start by pressing the START button and let the engines run for 5 min at 1000 rpm (reduced speed) to
warm up the engines.
Check that the cooling system is coming out of the exhaust.
STARTING THE ENGINES (NEXT)
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V
Never activate the motor starter more than ten seconds to start up the
engines as water may get into the exhaust and damage the engines.
V
Before starting a sails navigation, consult the engine supplier’s manual.
V Ensure that the ventilation openings are clear.
V
When navigating, the lever must be in neutral position (N)
WARNING
Never attach on the front points but on the bowsprit.
WARNING
SAILING
Using the asymmetrical spinnaker or the genaker (optional):
The asymmetrical spinnaker and the genaker are sails that are designed to be used in
downwind and apparent wind blow 15 knots.
They must be stored:
- In apparent winds, over 15 knots
- When docked
- When anchored
- When not used whilst sailing
Sail reduction table according to apparent wind
Beating and
close reaching
Tailwind and
broad reaching
MAXIMUM SAIL
AREA
0 – 18 knots 0 – 15 knots
MAINSAIL 1 REEF
GENOA 2/3
18 – 25 knots 15 -20 knots
MAINSAIL 2 REEF
GENOA 1/2
25 – 30 knots 20 – 25 knots
Beating and
close reaching
Tailwind and
broad reaching
MAINSAIL 3 REEF
GENOA 1/3
30 – 35 knots 25 – 30 knots
MAINSAIL 3 REEF
GENOA 1/5
35 – 40 knots 30 – 35 knots
MAINSAIL DOWN
GENOA 1/10
> 40 knots > 35 knots
N : Neutral position
F : Forward
R : Reverse
T : Acceleration
1 : Lever
2 : Clutching
Sailing
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