Grand Soleil 43'
Engine: System and Mechanics
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• By opening the side panels in the aft cabins.
• By lifting the case lids in aft cabins at berth head you can reach the
engine sea-water inlet, the gear box oil deep stick, the sea-water
strainer.
- Never touch the engine or transmission parts when engine is
running.
Ventilation of engine compartment
On board the Grand Soleil 43'’ there is a natural engine ventilation
system.
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The air intakes for engine compartment are on the outer side of the
cockpit edge, abaft, near 220 V
AC
aft socket. From engine com-
partment air is then conveyed through a pipe whose exhaust is near
air intake.
Precautions in respect of the engine compartment ventilation
Caution: Make sure that the air intakes for the system are free
and clear from obstructing objects.
• In case of fire inside the engine room, promptly stop ventilation
of the compartment by clogging the vent with towels, clothes or
cushions.
