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Foreword

Grand Soleil 43'

How to Consult This Manual

This manual contains the information, drawings and detailed

diagrams on the use and maintenance of the yacht, its equipment and

accessories.

The chapters have been listed in alphabetical order for easy

reference. Es:

Mast

The subjects in each chapter are presented as follows:

Shrouds

and analysed in the following order:

- description
- instructions on use
- recommendations and precautions
- maintenance

Wherever necessary, reference is made in the text to specific

diagrams and/or drawings.

Summary of Contents for 43

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Grand Soleil 43 ...

Page 2: ...r these are sold or otherwise but the entire material purchased may be sold given as a gift or leased to third parties According to the provisions of this law the copy includes the translation in another language or layout ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GRAND SOLEIL 43 Project classification A SEAFARER vessel designed to cover long range distances during wich the sea state can reach force 8 or mor...

Page 3: ...efully to achieve the necessary familiarity before sailing your boat If this is your first boat or if you are not familiar with this type of craft for your safety and pleasure make sure to have gained enough experience before you handle the boat Your local dealer rather than your yacht club or national association will be glad to show you a nautical school or an expert instructor ALWAYS KEEP THIS ...

Page 4: ...ts 3 C H A P T E R 6 Brightworks Paint Finish Maintenance of Surfaces 6 1 Deck and Top Sides 1 Small Repairs to the Deck and Top Sides 1 Teak Deck Opt 2 Hull below Waterline 2 Interiors 3 Stainless Steel 3 Maintenance 3 C H A P T E R 7 Electrical System 7 1 12 Vdc network 1 Recommendations for 12 Vdc network 1 12 Vdc network the batteries 2 12Vdc sockets 3 Fuses 3 Magneto thermical switches 4 Prec...

Page 5: ... 3 Shrouds 3 Tuning the shrouds 3 Recommendations for the tuning of the standing rigging 4 Mast recommendations and periodic checks 5 Mast maintenance 5 Recommendations for the stepping and unstep ping of the mast 6 Halyard Exits on the Mast diagram 7 C H A P T E R 15 Navigational Instruments 15 1 Compass 1 Instruments Electrical Supply 1 Depth Sounder Transducer Opt 1 Log Transducer Opt 1 Mast He...

Page 6: ...ter 26 1 Instructions 1 Maintenance and Precautions 2 C H A P T E R 27 Water System 27 1 Tanks 1 Tankinspection 2 Fillinginstructions 2 Pressurewatersystem 2 Instructions 3 Foot pump fresh water system Opt 3 Sea water system to galley sink Opt 4 Cautions and general precautions 4 Maintenance 5 Fresh water system location of the principal compo nents 6 Water system flow chart 6 Fresh water manifold...

Page 7: ...ation provided and follow all the recommendations that the Builder has included in this booklet they will allow him to take full advantage of the yacht s performance in the greatest safety The Grand Soleil 43 is the result of a great effort by the Cantiere del Pardo to build an extremely comfortable and safe yacht utilizing the best materials components and systems available integrating them to cr...

Page 8: ... modifications must be carefully studied and calculated by professionals in order to maintain the structural integrity and stability of the yacht as designed The Cantiere del Pardo congratulates you on your choice Please do not hesitate to contact us for any explanations you may require Il Cantiere del Pardo ...

Page 9: ...uipmentand accessories The chapters have been listed in alphabetical order for easy reference Es Mast The subjects in each chapter are presented as follows Shrouds and analysed in the following order description instructions on use recommendations and precautions maintenance Wherever necessary reference is made in the text to specific diagrams and or drawings ...

Page 10: ...ment or system Reference Symbols Opt Danger This symbol calls attention to an intrinsic danger which could retail major risk of death or serious injury if the appropriate safety measures are not followed Warning Thissymbolcallsattentiontoariskofinjuryorevendeath if certain safety precautions will not be followed Attention This symbol calls attention to recommended safety meas ures in case of dange...

Page 11: ... in open sea Within coastal waters they should be kept in specific tanks and than discharged at open sea or through adequate systems available on the quay or by mean of sewage draining trucks The regulations concerning the air pollution that a boat can produce are basically limited to the prohibition of using sprays containing C F C gas and to the limitation of external noises that at a distance o...

Page 12: ...rsecuted in case of abusive discharge If within the harbour area the specific trash bins are not available the competent authority is always the Harbour Master Main accident prevention rules Operation of any vessel is under direct responsibility of the captain Safety at sea It falls upon the yacht Operator to check before departure that all safety equipments required by law are present on board an...

Page 13: ...ribute equally the weights to keep a proper trim Require that all passengers are seated and in the cockpit while the vessel is in operation Always wear appropriate footware Warning Operating a vessel while under the influence of any drug including prescription and non prescription drugs alcohol illegal drugs is a felony Although the majority of the following recommendation has been widely mentione...

Page 14: ...locks winches etc The Cantiere del Pardo delivers his boats well finished and thus generallyfreefromdangersofaccidentalinjuries Shouldyouadd extrafittings makesurenottoleaveexposedanysharporharmful object such as screws bolts or any sharp edge in general We want to remind you that the above mentioned International ConventionofLondonforthehumansurvivalat seaprovidesthat at least once a year but for...

Page 15: ...dentical or greater fire fighting capacity inform members of the crew about the location and operation of fire fighting equipment and the location of escape hatches ensurethatfirefightingequipmentisreadilyaccessiblealsowhen the cabins are occupied by passengers Danger Never obstruct passage ways to exits and hatches obstructsafetycontrols e g fuelvalves gasvalves switchesof the electrical system o...

Page 16: ... Pardo also recommend 1 Avoid fuel spillage in the bilges especially in the engine room Should a fuel leak develop stop immediately the engine assess leak location and if possible repair after closing fuel valve soak up the spilled fuel before restarting the engine 2 Takeparticularcaretoavoiddirectcontactwithhighheatsources cooking ranges halogen light bulbs boiler etc 3 As a pleasure craft operat...

Page 17: ...Foreword Grand Soleil 43 xvii Fire fighting equipment standard location ...

Page 18: ... mq 95 05 Sail Area extended mast mq 98 86 Sail Area racing mast mq 114 41 of berths n 6 8 max of passengers n 10 Fuel Capacity Lt 160 00 Water Capacity Lt 400 00 Engine Yanmar 4JH2E HP 40 00 Design J J Design Certification Issued by R I NaViaCorsica 12 16128Genova I Certificate Sail plans Standard Extended Racing mq sq ft mq sq ft mq sq ft Main sail 37 17 400 09 38 77 417 32 49 55 533 36 Furling ...

Page 19: ... DC Service Electrical Panel Usethecontrolboxintheanchorcompartmentortheswitchinthe cockpit Opt to hoist or drop the anchor When this operations has been completed turn off the anchor windlassswitchontheElectricalPanel especiallyifyouleavethe boat unattended Recommendations When replacing the anchor chain make sure that the chain and the wildcat on the windlass are perfectly matched i e if you cha...

Page 20: ... is completed attach a strop fastened to the mooring cleats with one or better two pieces of cable to one of the chain rings Release the tension on the anchor windlass slightly letting chain out so that the load is on the strops and not on the windlass To secure the anchor textile line tie it to one of the cleats Maintenance As a general rule the anchor windlass although placed in the most exposed...

Page 21: ...eep in mind that when the Automatic Pilot is operating it also moves the steering wheel Make sure that your hands arms feet do not get caught between the spokes of the wheel and the bottom of the cockpit or the binnacle Do not leave objects which can prevent the movement of the wheel such as lines sheets bottles etc in the steering cockpit area Never force the wheel when the Automatic Pilot is ope...

Page 22: ...lace it rememberthatatleastonecrewmembermustbeondeckalertand ready to take over if necessary above all to avoid the risk of collision with other crafts Maintenance and Instructions Refer to the Manufacturer s Manual Always refer to the enclosed Owner s Manual supplied by the Manufacturer ...

Page 23: ...foot or near water puddles Activate the blue breaker Differential safety breaker on the 220 Volt AC electrical panel page 7 9 Check the input 220 Volt AC Voltmeter page 7 9 Activate the BATTERY CHARGER breaker on the 220 Vac electrical panel page 7 9 Check the output 12 Volt DC Voltmeter page 7 5 Caution Spikes or drops in the 220Volt nominal power lines are frequent especially in crowded marinas ...

Page 24: ...he protection panel on the outside of the Charger unless the blue 220 AC breaker is off or even better pull off the shore plug Neverplaceobjectsclosetothebatterychargeroritsexternalgrid in a way that will reduce it s ventilation Always consult the Battery Charger Owner s Manual for in structions and maintenance 2 1 3 ...

Page 25: ...der the central seat in the saloon and in the engine compartment page 5 3 27 6 ThroughtheselectorC page27 7 locatednearbythefirstpump empties the mast step bilge C3 the fore head shower bilge C4 Through selector D page 27 7 located in the engine compart ment the other pump empties the aft head shower bilge D2 the main bilge under the saloon floor D3 BothpumpsarepoweredbytheswitchBILGEPUMPS onthePU...

Page 26: ...logging of the hoses and the formation of unpleasant odors Do not pollute Heavy sanctions are applied for unlawful dis charge of polluting agents for example oil and soap sludge in the sea Maintenance The bilge pumps must be checked regularly and at least once a month check and clean the filters on the electric bilge pumps suction side check the condition of the pump and filters gaskets in the cas...

Page 27: ...ges selector C3 Mast step bilge suction C4 Fwd shower bilge suction M Aft bilges pump D Aft bilges selector D2 Aft shower bilge suction D3 Main bilge suction Hand pump suction S Over board discharge manifold C4 C3 D3 D2 S D C L M Bilge pumps location of the components ...

Page 28: ...r kerosene to remove oil and tar stains Avoid use of acetone abrasive detergents or chemicals In the case of stubborn stains use 600 grit wet and dry sandpaper Use very gently ensuring that you do not remove too much of the gelcoatsurface Aftersanding polishtorestoretheoriginalglossy finish Especially on blue gel coat use only special boat wax there are many makes available on the market at least ...

Page 29: ...dically with teak oil at least once a year Caution it s important to brush always following the wood fibres direction Hull below Waterline TheCantieredelPardogenerallyappliesantifoulingbottompaint Opt If the anti fouling paint peels off this could be due to silicon wax residues on the hull when it was taken out of the mould To ensure the best yacht performance at all times clean the hull frequentl...

Page 30: ... stainless steel this is the pitting corrosion which occurs initially with rust points on the surfaces and then penetrates the internal structure Maintenance To prevent or reduce pitting never use detergent containing chlorine e g hydrochloric acid and its solutions or abrasives iron pads abrasive paper etc when cleaning stainless steel surfaces These modify the surface passivity of the stainless ...

Page 31: ...ngine starter By mean of a 3 ways switch 1 BOTH 2 located under the chart table on the right hand side you can select manually the service batteries only on position 1 the parallel with the other battery on position BOTH or just the engine battery on position 2 Recommendations for 12 Vdc network Some services 12 Vdc are directly activated by Functions Panel switches othersarejustpoweredonthePanelb...

Page 32: ...ortant for the terminal connections to be clean and tight the top side of the batteries should be dry and clean and the level of the electrolyte just over the inner led plates Aslighteveporationofwaterisnormalandthebatteriesshouldbe refilled every 4 5 weeks with distilled water All the batteries on the GS 43 are rated for Marine Use These batteries are heavier in construction then the Auto Type ba...

Page 33: ...osite effect Best reading is between 18 and 20 C When topping the cells with water readings might be unreliable for a few hours the added water might not mix readily with the denserelectrolyte Repeatthetestafterafewhoursfortruevalues If during the tests you realize that one or more cells constantly show a lower value of charge than the others it is very important to isolate and change the battery ...

Page 34: ...ctric panels The instructions about opening the electric panels are intended only for the technicians who will have to carry out the following operations The electric panels are hinged on the bottom parts and can be opened by unscrewing the top screws Warning before opening the panels make sure that the 220 Vac power is disconnected and that the plug is off with the shore supply discnnected Instru...

Page 35: ...th engine and battery charger off the instrument must show at least 11 8 Volts Should this figure drop below 11 2 Vdc batteries should be immediately recharged In any case never let the voltage drop below 10 5 Vdc B SERVICE CONSUMPTION Ammeter indicates the value of the 12Vdc current flow both in discharge if any 12 Vdc appliance is on or in charge wheneither engine or battery charger is on When b...

Page 36: ...ivated by push buttons control in the anchor peak or by the 3 ways switch Opt on the engine panel in the cockpit 7 Empty switch available for extra 12 Vdc appliances SERVICES 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 Switches Group E PUMPS PUMPS 1 2 3 4 1 BILGE PUMPS monitors the two pumps that empty the 6 bilges according to thepositionoftheselectorslocatedunderthecentralseatinthe saloon selector C or on the port side of th...

Page 37: ...1 2 3 4 Switches Group G INSTRUMENTS 1 INSTRUMENTS LIGHT turns on the lights of the compass and of the water tank gauge s light 2 INSTRUMENT POWER available for extra electronic instruments in front of the wheel in addition to those already powered by the AUTO PILOT switch 3 VHF HI FI monitors the VHF radio Opt and appliances Opt such as Hi Fi TV etc 4 AUTO PILOT turns on the electronic instrument...

Page 38: ...stem high sensitivity differential breaker 220 Volt power remains danger ous Precautions and maximum care are necessary at all times around high voltage power It is very dangerous to handle 220Vac components appliances or tools in a wet environment or with wet clothing or shoes Always cut off power when you leave the yacht unattended Check the aft socket for corrosion or leaks Inside the yacht all...

Page 39: ... located under the other gauge next to the chart table and is activated automatically by turning on the ignition key of the engine 1 220VACVOLTMETER shows the voltage of the alternating current flowing in the system 2 220 V AC 220 Vac socket 3 Main differential breaker 4 220 Vac blue this switch controls the main breaker monitoring all the 220 Vac system 5 220 V OUTLETS this switch monitors the 22...

Page 40: ...rning on the engine ignition key page 8 3 Thetankfillingcapislocatedinthecockpitfloorfacingthewheel on the port side next to the aft water tank filling cap From tank cap the diesel oil flows through a pipe inside the tank which has a capacity of about 200 litres This is made out of stainless steel and is located under the aft cabin berth on the port side Linked to the tank with the fuelling pipe t...

Page 41: ... Fuel System Replace diesel system filters of the engine in accordance with engine instructions booklet When filling tank with diesel it is advisable to use a funnel fitted with a sieve Engine Water Cooling System The engine cooling system is sealed and is a fresh water indirect type with sea water cooled heat exchanger The sea water comes in through the valve located on the S drive transmission I...

Page 42: ...r strainer according to engine use and how clean sailing water are Regularly check the proper operation of air inlet valve linked to engine spigot Clean or replace it if need be For engine maintenance please refer to the enclosed builder manual Engine Panel control lever and engine cutoff push button The engine dash panel is at the right hand side of helm wheel and includes instruments lights and ...

Page 43: ...d on the right in the lowerrightsideoftheenginedash panel Bypushingit theengine stops Anchor windlass switch opt Controls anchor winch action if the double switch in the 12 Vdc panel has been previously turned on This control Opt is in addition to the bow push buttons switch For further information on anchor winch please refer to page 2 1 For description and instructions regarding the controls pan...

Page 44: ... minutes Once started check that engine cooling water flows out regularly through exhaust pipe on port side Aftertheenginehasstartedandreachedtheworkingtemperature throttledowngraduallyuntilleverisverticalagain thetophandle will slide down allowing to shift into gear Running in Refer to the instructions manual supplied by the engine manufac turer Do not push engine to peak R P M rate for long stre...

Page 45: ...rn off batteries parallel switch on 0 when engine is running Never switch OFF the ignition key when engine is running Check all levels before starting engine especially after month balling Regularly check that there are no leaks in all systems cooling water diesel fuel engine and transmission oils Regularly check cooling water pump repair immediately if it slightly leaks Often inspect engine cooli...

Page 46: ...fler and then to the plastic no return siphon both of Vetus type The plastic siphon is located just before exhausts off board and is reachable through aft port side peak Refer to included manual Access to engine On board the Grand Soleil 43 the engine can be reached from the stairway from the aft cabins and from both sides as follows By lifting the main entrance stairway Accesses to engine 1 Engin...

Page 47: ...ard the Grand Soleil 43 there is a natural engine ventilation system Theairintakesforenginecompartmentareontheoutersideofthe cockpit edge abaft near 220 VAC aft socket From engine com partmentairisthenconveyedthroughapipewhoseexhaustisnear 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 obstructin...

Page 48: ...on If the anode shows more than 30 loss of volume replace it as soon as possible In order to assess the degree of corrosion compare it with a new anode The same precautions should be applied to the propeller anode Main engine Refer to the engine manufacturer owner s manual for the location and care of the main engine anodes Replace as needed Water heater Refer to the manufacturer owner s manual fo...

Page 49: ...ThefurlingGenoaisespeciallydesigned forthispurposewithUV protection special reinforcements and polyurethane lining Instructions In order to reduce the load on the furling line as much as possible follow these guidelines take up on the backstay to avoid excessive sag of the forestay which could interfere with furling ease the Genoa sheet to spill at least 3 4 of the wind out of the sailduring the o...

Page 50: ...8 8 8 26 19 5 Furling line block 8 Furling line fairleads 19 Genoa furling line 26 Furling line stopper NB the above numbers correspond to the general deck fittings diagram at page 11 2 AlwaysconsulttheFurlingSystem Owner s Manual supplied by the Manufacturer ...

Page 51: ...the deck fittings is required refer to the part identification stamped on the parts and contact the manufac turer Functions of the Deck Fittings Thediagramonnextpageillustratesthefunctionofeachcomponent General Maintenance Notwithstanding its name stainless steel is subject to oxidation and corrosion without proper maintenance marine conditions and the environment can damage the material without p...

Page 52: ...tay chainplate 11 Halyard pin rack 12 Shrouds chainplates 13 Genoa track 14 Halyards organizer 15 Spinnaker pole topping lift Opt 16 Mainsail second reef 17 Mainsail first reef 18 Mainsail halyard 19 Genoa furling line 20 Genoa halyard 21 Mainsail base line 22 Mainsail sheet 23 Spinnaker halyard Opt 24 Spinnaker boom downhaul line Opt 25 Spinnaker foreguy blocks Opt 26 Halyards stoppers 27 Halyard...

Page 53: ...sail take care of pulling up slowly the last few inches of sail and by keeping the sheets reasonably slack The halyard could be damaged by jumping the sheave which could be also damaged by the sailhorn shackle to this purpose we recommend fitting standard nylon stops to the halyard ends to protect the splices and prevent them from entering the sheave housings we also recommend that you tomark the ...

Page 54: ...t Textile 38 14 Wichard Shackle 1434 Genoa furling line Textile 38 12 Wichard Shackle 1434 Main outhaul Textile 9 12 Wichard Shackle 1434 Reef 1 Textile 10 14 Reef 2 Textile 16 14 Genoa hall 1 Textile 42 14 Wichard Snape Shackle 2472 Genoa hall 2 Spinnaker hall 1 Textile 43 14 Wichard Snape Shackle 2472 Spinnaker hall 2 Staysail hall Textile 29 12 Wichard Snape Shackle 2472 Running Backstays Spinn...

Page 55: ...ockpit side 1 hatch in each aft cabin on top deck The G S 43 can also be equipped with one dorade box wind hose Opt installed on deck in front of the main sliding companionway Recommendations and Precautions Always keep to the following safety measures when using the hatches and portholes When not on board lock all hatches and portholes Never leave a hatch top open at an angle of more than 45 with...

Page 56: ...einagreatdealofwaterinaveryshorttimesince it opens towards the bow in bad weather ensure that all levers and screw knobs are well secured Important While all the hatches open outwards the portholes open inwards to ensure ventilation remember to be careful when they are open since they are mounted at face level Maintenance Beforeopeningtheportholes takecaretodryallwaterthatmight be resting outside ...

Page 57: ...cessive pressure on the deck caprail lifelines and stanchions Beforethehauloutafewpre liminary operations should be carried out Wash and wrap the lifting slings with packing plastic to avoid scratches to the hull caused by the dirt trapped in the sling fibers Thisoperationisparticularlyimportantonhullswithbluegelcoat which is more delicate than the white ones Make sure that the slings will not sli...

Page 58: ...rimiscorrectandwithin the parameters esta blished by the Cantiere del Pardo All modifications and changes in the loading of the yacht may cause changes in the position of the slings Lifting slings position For a well balanced lifting of the Grand Soleil 43 position the slings as follows see diagram Fore sling 20 cm aft of the second stanchion from the bow Aft sling 30 cm fwd of the last stanchion ...

Page 59: ...le toward the stern of approx 8 that helps to sustain the mast General guidelines for mast tuning CantieredelPardohasdesignedthemastfortheGS43 tothehighest standards of safety and performance Nevertheless it is very impor tant to follow the instructions provided in this chapter because the incorrectuseofthetuningdevicesforthestandingorrunningrigging can lead to excessive loads on the mast and stru...

Page 60: ...um chord should not exceed 10 cm especially during the furling and unfurling of the mainsail to avoid unwanted strain and weare on the sail bolts and leach Max 10 15 cm Mast camber The natural bend of the mast exagerated in the diagram mustbeevenand regular From the mast collar on decktothetopofthemast the maximum chord must not excede 10 15 cm Please note that tensioning the rig does not mean str...

Page 61: ...er Opt tension may cause the mast to invert it s curvature and be permanently damaged All back stay adjustments must be matched by runner Opt adjustments Inner forestay Opt and Runners Opt If installed with heavy seas and strong breeze it s necessary to haul taut the inner forestay and the luff runner We supply as Optional runners with blocks and stoppers in case of aft runners lines They should b...

Page 62: ... should be performed only by experienced personnel The following checklist should be used whenever a complete tuning is necessary With the yacht at the dock with no sails hoisted slacken the runners Opt and babystay Opt and make sure that the forestay and backstay are barely in tension Take all slack out of the shrouds by evenly tightening all turnbuckles The mainsail track should at this point be...

Page 63: ... After completing these operations all pins and stops of turnbuckles should be reinstalled and taped Mast maintenance and periodic checks Check frequently for halyard wear When hoisting a sail take care in tensioning slowly the last few inches of sail and by keeping the sheets reasonably slack The halyard could be damaged by jumping the sheave or by breaking for excessive load to this purpose we r...

Page 64: ...n absence of waves and wind in a protected area using suitable equipment Follow these guidelines for the unstepping of the mast Remove the sails Disconnect the vang and the boom from the mast joint and carefully place them on deck Check that the passage of the mast is unobstructed by wires or pipes Disconnect all electrical wires and electronic cables at the junction boxes taking care of labelling...

Page 65: ...y the crane and can be lifted with greatcare Onceintheair itmaybemovedtoanappropriateplace and carefully lowered and laid horizontally on at least four horses taking care not to pinch any part of the rigging or wiring All antennas and wind indicators must be removed and protected To step in the mast follow these directions in reversed order Halyard exits on the mast The following drawing illustrat...

Page 66: ...s or metal objects such as pots etc away from the compass since they strongly affect the magnetic field of the compass Instruments Electrical Supply The electric power supply of the various instruments is activated by the magneto thermal switches in the 12Vdc Service Panel for more information refer to page 8 5 Depth Sounder Transducer Opt TheDepthSounderTransducerislocatedrightinfrontof themast s...

Page 67: ...ction mast head unit should be checked at least once or preferably twice during the season or every time you work on the masthead If the electrical contacts are corroded oxidized or badly connect ed the instruments will not function efficiently Corroded or oxidized contact surfaces should be cleaned and sprayed with a contact cleaner e g CRC ...

Page 68: ...ipe to the stove allowing it to swing on its gimbals Stove Lighting Instructions To light a burner Open the valve on the propane bottle in the cockpit locker Open the interception valve behind the stove Choose the appropriate burner and light it up keeping the knob pushed for a few seconds to warm up the safety thermo couple valve Caution The safety thermo couple valve after a few years use might ...

Page 69: ...ate the vessel by opening hatches and portholes avoiding all open flames cigarettes sparks etc The system should be checked by a technician If this is not possible proceed as follows Make a solution of 1 3 liquid soap and 2 3 water and spread with a brush over all connections In particular Connection between bottle and flexible hose Connection between hose and copper piping Connection between copp...

Page 70: ...regulator unit Screw the new bottle firmly in place by hand making sure that the threads are clean and in good order Open the safety valve on the regulator unit We recommend to store the second and the eventual third spare propane bottle in one of the two lateral peaks of the cockpit in a waythattheywillnotbeabletomoveorrollaroundeveninrough sea conditions Carefully read the owner s manual provide...

Page 71: ...ing this means that the forward gear is not engaged and you should therefore engage it During normal engine use always wait several seconds to allow the engine revs to drop to idling speed before changing gear Changing gear too abruptly can in fact damage the propeller and engine mechanisms Always consult the Manufacturer s technicians before changing the propeller pitch regardless of whether it i...

Page 72: ... runs aside the boom and is fastened to the corresponding eyebolt under the boom 2 3 1 4 side view The other end of the reef line is sent back to the cockpit on one of the sides of the deck house to determine which side refer to deck fittings diagram page 11 2 to the stopper and then the deck house winch page 11 2 The reef tack point is hooked to one of the two hooks on mast boom binder Mainsail r...

Page 73: ... on the deck house see page 11 2 Release boom topping lift adjust the tackle or stiff boom vang opt and haul in main sail sheet for normal navigation If you reef sail for a long time tie up the extra main sail section withgasketsontotheboom Thisoperationmustbealwayscarried out if you take in 2 or 3 reefs when there will be too much extra cloth hanging on the boom Letting out a reef Releasealittlet...

Page 74: ...especially out in the Mediterranean where weather conditions can change suddenly When you start sailing it is advisable to have at least one reef handy and already run into the clew of the reef Ifyouaresailingatnight itishighlyrecommendedtohaveatleast one reef ready before sunset In order to avoid that some crew members climb dangerously on the far aft end of the boom before hoisting the main sail...

Page 75: ... The REFRIGERATOR switch is positioned on the 12 Vdc Functions Panel 7 6 It is activated by the thermostat inside the fridge compartment Once adjusted to the wanted temperature do not use the thermo stat as a fridge switch this function being carried out with the switch positioned on Functions Panel The installation has been designed with a view to optimizing the functioning of the system It is ob...

Page 76: ...ment under the refrigerator Maintenance Check frequently that the drain hole of refrigerator unit is clear andemptythedrainingpipe thanclosebackthevalveofthefridge drain to avoid loss of cold and uncontrolled spillage of the condensation water in the bilge To avoid foul odours the inside of the fridge must always be very clean When the boat is left unattended for a long time and the fridge is not ...

Page 77: ...Refrigeration system 19 3 Grand Soleil 43 Refrigerator system diagram Refrigerator components 1 Cooling plate 2 Thermostat 3 Compressor 4 Condensed water drainage 3 2 4 1 ...

Page 78: ...ing in an aluminum housing anchored to the hull with fiberglass stratification and located above the water line at the top by a self aligning delrin bushing and bearing Steering Gear Elements and Cables Transmissionofthemovementsofwheeltotherudderisasfollows the wheel transmits the movements to a chain fitted with two steel cables at its ends through a pinion located in the steering pedestal Steer...

Page 79: ...eering cables iftheyaretooslacktheymustbetightenedwiththespecial adjusting bolts located at the end of the steering cables The cables should be tightened just enough to take up all slack Check periodically the alignment of the pulleys and cables when the sheaves are worn at the edges this means that there is some misalignment and you should call in a qualified technician Grease the steering cables...

Page 80: ...se the special emergency tiller which is mounted as follows fit the special coupling of the tiller on the upper edge of the stock located under the central seat of the cockpit next to the propane tank the lower part of this coupling has been shaped so that it matches perfectly Insert the tiller If the boat is fitted with an opt automatic pilot this may also be used as an alternative steering syste...

Page 81: ...larly subject to wearing and ripping it is therefore advisable to check that the pins and the spindles to stays and stanchions are directed toward the opposite part of genoa chafing Protect them with grey tape or leather Also the genoa chafing against spreaders is one of the main cause to ruptures and rippings of the sail It is thus advisable to to protect with tape or leather the end of spreaders...

Page 82: ...d sink discharge 4 Fwd toilet discharge 5 Galley sink discharge 6 Aft toilet water intake 7 Aft head sink discharge 8 Aft toilet discharge 9 Engine water intake 10 Engine exhaust 11 Bilges pumps discharges 12 Anti syphon engine water breaker 13 Aft water tank vent 14 Fuel tank vent 15 Propane gas peak discharge 1 2 4 3 7 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ...

Page 83: ...l toilet valves before sailing Thisshouldalsobedonewhenyouleavetheyachtforlongperiods at the dock or during the off season When the yacht is laid up for long periods of time flush the toilets with fresh water flush dry and add some Vaseline oil to lubricate and preserve the toilet s interior and pipes Never flush through the toilets sanitary diapers matches ciga rettes paper towels or non hygienic...

Page 84: ...rryonboard screwdrivers set hammers mallet portable rechargeable electric drill drill bits vice grips pliers and channel locks set of open end spanners set of socket wrenches set of pipe wrenches set of Allan wrenches two adjustable spanners of different sizes files wire cutters awl hack saws and blades knifes gauge wood and iron chisels rasp measuring tapes lubricants and anti seize oils electric...

Page 85: ...f the engine compartment While showering or after always drain water out of the basin by activating electrical pump Drainage of the pumps flows into drainage collector located in aft port peak page 27 1 Waste water drainage operations are as follows Before entering the shower select the shower bilge aspiration valves as follows For the shower in the fore head on the collector C under the centralse...

Page 86: ...rdrainagepump intakes and before the bilge pump Sinks drainage Fore head washbasin The drainage cock is the central one of the three located inside the closet underneath the sink Galley sink The drainage cock is located below the sink itself Aft head washbasin The drainage cock is located under the floor board of the saloon in front of the head door and is the aft most toward the center Warning no...

Page 87: ... the system Make sure that the valve A1 of the outgoing water located on the A manifold of the cold water as well as the valve b1 of the incomingwaterontheBmanifoldofthehotwaterareopen page 27 6 27 7 Activate the FRESH WATER PUMP switch on the 12 Vdc electri cal panel 7 6 and check that the pressure builds up in the hot water circuit To heat up the water you can use the cooling water from the main...

Page 88: ...mediately interrupt the water heater main engine water circuit using the two above mentioned gate valves and the 220 volt circuit breaker Check for leaks on all pipes and hoses Change the safety valve according to the manufacturer s mainte nance program Duringwinterlayup empty allwaterfromtheinsideoftheboiler andthepipestoavoidiceformationandsubsequentpipeblow up Periodically inspect the anti corr...

Page 89: ... fill cap and fills up the aft water tank 5 1 3 4 The GS 43 has two fresh water tanks placed as follows One under the double berth of the fore cabin with a capacity of 200 lt One under the double berth of the stbd aft cabin with a capacity of 200 lt The tanks are made of a special alimentary fiberglass are equipped with inspection ports and have a total capacity of 400 litres The vent of the fore ...

Page 90: ... tanks the water goes to the valves placedontheselectorE page27 6 locatedunderthecentralseat of the salon ThenwatergoesthroughthefilterF tothewaterpumpGandfrom there to the water gun barrel H page 27 6 From here the water is fed through the cold water manifold A page 27 7 to the four cold water outlets on the yacht shower and sink in the fore head and the aft head galley sink and on deck shower an...

Page 91: ... water make sure that one of the two gate valves of the selector E is always open while the other one is shut off We recommend to use the fore tank first as its level of water is not indicated by the gauge and most important is the one that affects more the pitching of the boat Activate the switch marked FRESH WATER PUMP on the Pump Section of the 12 Vdc Electrical Panel 7 6 The hot water may be b...

Page 92: ...in the tanks and that the correct valve E of the circuit is open The water pump could be damaged if it should run too long without a water supply In this case shut off the switch and refill tanks Before turning on the water heater read the manufacturer manual and Water Heater chapter at page 26 1 In case of localized leaks or of periodical maintenance shut down the pertinent sectors of the system ...

Page 93: ...erally speaking a clear symptom of a leak is an intermittent start of the water pump when all the faucets are shut off In this case you should proceed to a localized inspection open onesectorofthesystem atatimetospotouttheleakinaneasier way Check periodically especially when you haul out the boat the state of the seacocks and gate valves paying special attention to the state of their bronze compon...

Page 94: ... TANK FILTER SELECTOR y y y FOOT PUMP WATER PUMP N G E F H Opt Opt MANIFOLD A MANIFOLD B WATER HEATER I 6 4 1 AFT FILL CAP FWD FILL CAP Location of the principal components of the fresh water system A Cold water manifold B Hot water manifold C Fwd bilges selector D Aft bilge selector E Water tanks selector F Filter G Water pump H Water gun barrel I Water heater L Fwd bilges pump M Aft bilges pump ...

Page 95: ...er B1 In From water heater B2 Out Available B3 Out To forward head B4 Out To galley sink B5 Out To aft head B6 Out To deck shower Bilges selectors diagrams C1 Out To the pump C2 In From the sails peak bilge C3 In From the mast step bilge C4 In From the fore head shower bilge Selector C Fwd bilges Selector D Aft bilges D1 Out To the pump D2 In From the aft head shower bilge D3 In From the saloon ma...

Page 96: ... covered with a light protective oil or grease film that through use and lack of maintenance can become polluted with impurities and salt crystals This will not only reduce lubrication but actually can cause the blocking of the winch and damage its internal components Regular maintenance will eliminate these problems Followthemanufacturersinstructionsandmaintenanceschedule Maintenance Wash periodi...

Page 97: ...component InbothcasesthebatteryterminalsshouldbecoatedwithVaseline Bilge Is one of the most important part first of all dry completely out the sea water thenwashpossiblywithaspecificdetergentthatwilldissolve also the grease rinse empty and let completely dry leave the floor boards open for ventilation Bilge pumps If the boat stays afloat they must always be in perfect conditions Therefore clean an...

Page 98: ...nstruments Thieves can be one of the main problems you can prevent them by taking away as many instruments as possible making notes of the connections to facilitate the opposite operation in springtime Otherwise leave them covered and protected as much as possible from rain and sun Where possible remove internal batteries Engine The engine should run for an hour at least once a week in this case n...

Page 99: ...ase of fire If expired recharge them and then replace Fuel tank If during the last season you have had troubles with the fuel line pipe injection pump injectors etc is advisable to empty com pletely the tank and clean it thoroughly through the inspection porthole Add anti freeze preservatives and leave the tank full of fuel to prevent the condensation of moist and oxidation of the fuel line Hatche...

Page 100: ...hey absorb humidity and consequently creates mould and oxidation All the foodstuff including cans should be taken away Very efficient are the hygroscopic salts dehumidifiers that are cheaply available in any hardware store and can be placed in any locker and also in the engine compartment The mattresses should be taken away as the foam absorbs humidity Also linen curtains clothes and other fabrics...

Page 101: ... insects nest Waterworks Itisthesystemthat smostaffectedbythecoldtemperatures Thewater should be completely drained not only from the tanks but also from the pipes the water pump the water heater If the water is not drained out it can freeze and crack the pipes or get rotten It is advisable to clean thoroughly the tanks with diluted chlorine through the inspection cap W C Before the winter stop it...

Page 102: ...bearinginmindthelocal tidal excursion Place at least four fenders on each side better if hanged in horizontal position in a way to cover a larger area and to have a double binding Do non fasten them on the railings but at the stanchions base or on other sturdy place Forthesakeofthetopsidesisrecommendabletocoverthefenders with a strong fabric also available in any ship chandler If provided lift hig...

Page 103: ...ut according to the following principles limit the loads only to the gear and items which are strictly necessary on board distribute the weights evenly throughout the yacht trying to concentrate the heaviest items amidships and as low as possible do not overload the yacht s ends the bow especially since this problemistheonethatmostofallaffectsthe yachtperformances For this reason we recommend to u...

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