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Grand Soleil 46.3'

Owner's Manual

Summary of Contents for Grand Soleil 46.3'

Page 1: ...Grand Soleil 46 3 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...fication A SEAFARER vessel designed to cover long range distances during wich the sea state can reach force 8 or more Beaufort Scale with wawes hight exceeding 4 m Vessel widely self sufficient IDENTI...

Page 3: ...nace of Surfaces 6 1 Deck and Top Sides 1 Small Reapairs 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 Syste...

Page 4: ...Forestay 3 Backstay 3 Shrouds 3 Tuning the shrouds 3 Recomendationsforthetuningofthestandingrigging 4 Mastrecommen dations and periodic checks 5 Mast maintenance 5 Recommenda tions for the stepping a...

Page 5: ...Heater 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 Fuot pump fresh water sy...

Page 6: ...vided 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 46...

Page 7: ...ll 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...

Page 8: ...it s equipment and accessories The chapter have been list in alphabetical order for easy reference i e Mast The subjects in each chapter are presented as follows Shrouds and analysed in the following...

Page 9: ...s and the valve itself the valve is open When the lever is at right angle to the pipes and the valve itself the valve is closed indicates optional equipment or system Reference Symbols Caution calls a...

Page 10: ...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 pr...

Page 11: ...ion has been widely mentioned in the individual items of this booklet it will be useful to remind some general rules First of all it is most important to check that all the compulsory safety equipment...

Page 12: ...leave exposed any sharp or harmful object such as screws bolts or any sharp edge in general We want to remind you that the above mentioned International ConventionofLondonforthehumansurvivalat seapro...

Page 13: ...t 2 20 Draft reduced mt 1 75 Displacement Kg 11 500 Ballast Kg 4 100 Sail Area mq 127 3 of berths 3 cabins version n 6 of berths 4 cabins version n 8 Fuel Capacity lt 200 Water Capacity lt 450 Main En...

Page 14: ...n the 12 Volt DC Service Electrical Panel page 7 6 Usethecontrolboxintheanchorcompartmentortheswitchinthe cockpit Opt to hoist or drop the anchor When this operations has been completed turn off the a...

Page 15: ...leted 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 l...

Page 16: ...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 she...

Page 17: ...Auto pilot Opt Grand Soleil 46 3 3 2 Maintenance and Instructions Refer to the Manufacturer s Manual Always refer to the enclosed Owner s Manual supplied by the Manufacturer...

Page 18: ...foot or near water puddles Activate the blue breaker Differential safety barker on the 220 Volt AC electrical panel page 7 9 Check the input 220 Volt AC Voltmeter page 7 9 Activate the BATTERY CHARGER...

Page 19: ...C inlet Never open the protection panel on the outside of the Charger unless the blue 220 AC breaker is off Neverplaceobjectsclosetothebatterychargeroritsexternalgrid in a way that will reduce it s ve...

Page 20: ...l sit in the saloon and in the engine compartment page 5 3 27 6 ThroughtheselectorC page27 7 locatednearbythefirstpump empties the fwd sail peak bilge C2 the mast step bilge C3 the fore head shower bi...

Page 21: ...clogging 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 Maintenanc...

Page 22: ...Sails peak bilge suction 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 boar...

Page 23: ...ar 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 gelcoa...

Page 24: ...is important to brush always following the direction of the wood fibers Hull below Waterline TheCantieredelPardogenerallyappliesantifoulingbottompaint Opt If the anti fouling paint peels off this cou...

Page 25: ...ting in 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...

Page 26: ...ne 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...

Page 27: ...portant that the terminal connections are clean and tight that the top surface of the batteries is dry and clean and that the level of the electrolyte is just under the filling caps Alightusageofwater...

Page 28: ...topping the cells with distilled water readings might be unreliable for a few hours the added water might not mix readily with the denser electrolyte Repeat the test after a few hours If during the te...

Page 29: ...c 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...

Page 30: ...1 inthethree service batteries BOTH in all the four batteries together and 2 in the engine battery B SERVICE CONSUMPTION Ammeter indicatesthevalueofthe12VDC currentflowbothindischarge if any12VDC appl...

Page 31: ...d 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 appliance SERVICES 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 Switches group E...

Page 32: ...GHTS 1 2 3 4 Switches group G INSTRUMENTS 1 INSTRUMENTS LIGHT turns on the lights of the compass and of the water tank gauge 2 INSTRUMENT POWER available for extra electronic instruments in front of t...

Page 33: ...high sensitivity differential breaker 220 Volt power is dangerous Precautions and maximum care are necessary at all times around high voltage power It is very dangerous to handle 220 VAC components ap...

Page 34: ...or further in structions check the chapter Battery charger on page 4 1 8 Empty switch available for extra 220 VAC appliance 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 220 Vac sockets On G S 46 3 although other 220 VAC sockets O...

Page 35: ...ally by turning on the ignition key of the engine page 8 3 Thetankfillingcapislocatedinthecockpitfloorfacingthewheel on the port side next to the aft water tank filling cap From tank cap the diesel oi...

Page 36: ...el 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 mash filter Engine Water Cooling System The e...

Page 37: ...r according to engine use and how clean the navigation water is Regularly check the proper operation of air inlet valve linked to engine spigot Clean or replace it if need be For engine maintenance pl...

Page 38: ...f engine button It is activated by the big red push button located on the right in the lower part of the engine dash panel By pushing it engine stops Anchor winch switch opt Controls anchor winch move...

Page 39: ...an upright posi tion the neutral red button can now be pushed out which will allow getting into ahead or reversing motion Running in Refer to the information appearing in use and maintenance manual g...

Page 40: ...s 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...

Page 41: ...to included manual Access to engine On board the Grand Soleil 46 3 the engine can be reached from the stairway from the aft cabins and from both sides as follows By lifting the main entrance stairway...

Page 42: ...edge abaft near 220VAC earth socket From engine block air is conveyed through a pipe whose exhaust is near air intake Precautions in respect of ventilation of the engine compartment Caution Make sure...

Page 43: ...ason If the anode shows more than 30 loss of mass 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 pr...

Page 44: ...genoa Thefurlinggenoaisespeciallydesigned forthispurposewithUV protection special reinforcements and polyurethane lining Instructions In order to reduce the load on the furling line as much as possib...

Page 45: ...8 8 26 19 5 Furling line block 8 Furling line fairleads 19 Genoa frurling line 26 Furling line stopper NB the above numbers correspond to the general deck fittings diagram at page 11 2 Alwaysconsultt...

Page 46: ...dentification of the deck fittings is required refer to the part identification stamped on the parts and contact the manufac turer Functions of the Deck Fittings Thediagramonnextpageillustratesthefunc...

Page 47: ...abystay Opt chainplate 11 Halyard pad eyes 12 Shrouds chainplates 13 Genoa track 14 Halyards organizer 15 Spinnaker Opt foreguy pad eye 16 Mainsail second reef 17 Mainsail first reef 18 Mainsail halya...

Page 48: ...e in tensioning the last few inches of sail slowly 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 re...

Page 49: ...4 Wichard Shackle 1434 Genoa roller furler sheet 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...

Page 50: ...ockpit side Portholes in each aft cabin on deck side Hatch in each aft cabin The G S 46 3 can also be equipped with two dorade box wind hoses Opt installedondeckinfrontofthemainslidingcompanion way Re...

Page 51: ...rds 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...

Page 52: ...xcessive 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 scratche...

Page 53: ...miscorrectandwithin 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 posit...

Page 54: ...tay Opt andtheRunning Backstays Runners Opt can be installed as an optional allthough theyarenotstrictlynecessaryasthespreadersandtheshroudsareset at an angle toward the stern of approx 5 that helps t...

Page 55: ...to the mast From the mast collar on deck to the top of the mast the mast bend shouldhaveamaximumchordof15cm Forthemainsailrollerfurler rig Opt the maximum chord should not exceed 10 cm especially dur...

Page 56: ...the mast to invert it s curvature and be permanently dam aged All back stay adjustments must be matched by runner Opt adjustments Shrouds On the lateral plane the standard mast is sustained by a disc...

Page 57: ...the vertical shrouds V evenly by taking two or three completeturnsoftheturnbuckles Themainsailtrackshouldbe kept straight Tension the diagonal shrouds maintaining the straightens of the mast Load ligh...

Page 58: ...condition of the shrouds and stays frequently especially near the terminals and splices Even the smallest pitting or crack could be extremely dangerous Always check for broken wires even if only a sin...

Page 59: ...abeling them clearly to later facilitate the reconnection All pipes and electrical cables must be positioned and held into placetoavoidpinchinganddamagingduringtheliftingofthestep through the deck Mak...

Page 60: ...tally 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 r...

Page 61: ...therinstrumentscontainingbatteries 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...

Page 62: ...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 t...

Page 63: ...he copper tubing with the stove allowing it to swing on its gimbals Stove Lighting Instructions To light a burner Open the valve on the propane tank in the cockpit locker Open the interception valve b...

Page 64: ...entilate 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 solut...

Page 65: ...ulator unit Screw the new tank 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 eve...

Page 66: ...llow the propeller to turn freely while sailing 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 ca...

Page 67: ...ole it then 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...

Page 68: ...per 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 ext...

Page 69: ...tly 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 If...

Page 70: ...too 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 ther...

Page 71: ...under the refrigerator Maintenance Check frequently that the collecting hole of refrigerator unit is clear and empty the draining pipe than close back the valve of the fridge drain to avoid loss of c...

Page 72: ...Refrigeration system 19 3 Grand Soleil 46 3 Refrigerator system diagram Refrigerator components 1 Cooling plate 2 Thermostat 3 Compressor 4 Condense water drainage 5 2 4 1 3...

Page 73: ...derlin bushing and bearing Steering Gear Elements and Cables Transmissionofthemovementsofwheeltotherudderisasfollows the wheel transmits the movements to a chain fitted with two steel cables at its en...

Page 74: ...nd 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 periodically with silicone grease M...

Page 75: ...f the tiller on the upper edge of the stock located under the central sit of the cockpit next to the propane tank the lower part of this coupling has been shaped so that it matches perfectly the tille...

Page 76: ...particularly 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 rubbing Protect th...

Page 77: ...alley 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 1...

Page 78: ...es 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 flus...

Page 79: ...carryonboard 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 se...

Page 80: ...tment 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 drai...

Page 81: ...e pump 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 coc...

Page 82: ...ke 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 F...

Page 83: ...steam immediately 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 safe...

Page 84: ...fill cap and fills up the aft water tank 5 1 3 4 The GS 46 3 has two fresh water tanks placed as follows One under the double berth of the fore cabin with a capacity of 250 lt One under the double be...

Page 85: ...he water gets to the to the two valves placed on the selector E page 27 6 located under the central sit of the saloon ThenwatergoesthroughthefilterF tothewaterpumpGandfrom there to the water gun barre...

Page 86: ...ing the fresh 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 it is the bigger one its level...

Page 87: ...vel 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...

Page 88: ...gs Generally speaking a clear symptom of a leak is the periodical start of the water pump when all the faucets are shut off In this case you should proceed to a localized inspection open onesectorofth...

Page 89: ...A 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 p...

Page 90: ...water B1 In From water heater B2 Out Avaiable 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 p...

Page 91: ...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 ca...

Page 92: ...ry charger InbothcasesthebatteryterminalsshouldbecoatedwithVaseline Bilge Is one of the most important part first of all dry completely out the sea water then wash possibly with a specific detergent t...

Page 93: ...tronic instruments Thefts can be one of the main problems if you want you can prevent that by taking them away as much as possible making notes of the connections to facilitate the opposite operation...

Page 94: ...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 t...

Page 95: ...es as they absorb humidity and consequently creates mould and oxidation All the foodstuff including cans should be taken away Veryefficientarethehygroscopicsaltsdehumidifierthatarecheaply available in...

Page 96: ...ts nest Waterworks It is the system that s most effected by the cold temperatures The water should be completely drained not only from the tanks but also from the pipes the water pump the water heater...

Page 97: ...ndthelocal tidal excursion Place at least four fenders on each side better if attached in horizontal position in a way to cover a larger area and to have a double binding Do non fasten them on the rai...

Page 98: ...out according to the following principles limit the loads only to the gear and items which are strictly necessary on board distribute the masses uniformly throughout the yacht trying to concentrate t...

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