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General.Sec!iclir
1. l-eading
l'ar"ii+ulars
2. Listof Equipment
3. Service
4 Listof Addresses,
Plansand
Pamphlets
t'ieir,'1l;ing"
Sectis,n
1. Untter
Sai!
;. ;*lnder
Power
Saiii':g Equiprirani Sectlon
'i
. i'i.-r'.' "
nd Spars
2. Standirrg
Rigging
3.. Rr.rnning
Rigqing
4. Steeiing Gear
5. Deck Gear

:.:"j _..ii.
"n. Engino.
Ssction
1. Installation Details
2. Starting
3. Coolingand Exhaust
Systems
4. Lubrieting Sysrem
5. Fuel System
6. Stern Gear
7. Diagram (Coolingand ExhaustSystem)
8. Diagram (Fuel and Lub, Oil Systeml
Electrical.
Scction
1. General
2. Fittings
, plumbing. Section
1. Fresh Watsr System
2. Diagram (frestr
waterl
3. Drains
and Bilges
4. Toilers
5. Diagram (8ilges.
drains.roilets)
6. Gas System
Maintenance
Section
1.
Hull
2. Hauling
out.Drying
Out
.3. LayingUp,
Fitting
Out.
4. Winch
Stripping
h{icholson
38
GENERAL
GENERAL' Section
I
LEADING PARTICULARS
Dimonrionr
Length
Overall
LengthWaterline
Beam
(extreme)
37'10" 11,53m
27'O" 8,23m
10'6" 3,20m
D aught ' 5'2" 1,58m
l-ons
Thames
Measurement 13
Tons
Disptacement
(meanl 7'l tons 7214
Kgs
LeadKeel 2.65
tons 2692Kgs
Tons
perinch
immersion 0.39 tons
Fuel
tank
(Mainl t'L'f '^'{5 {::i' 38
gallons 173
litres
Water
Tank (Mainl,r,t:"
" '/; i''.{. 75gallons 340 litres
Wing
tank
(optional)
Port 25
gallons 114litres
Wingrank (oprionall
Starboard 30gallons 'l
36 litres
Shipping
Dirnensionr
inCradle
Length
(less
davits
and
pulpit) 37'10" I1,53m
Breadth
(Over
spreadersl I 1'0" 3,44m
Height
(less
windscreen
davits
and
pulpit,
but includ-
ingl'0" for mast
lashed
on deck) Il'8" 3.64m
Weight
(lncluding
cradlel 8 tons 8128
;(9r
Length of Mainmast
Sizeof Mainmast
Weight of Mainmast
44
ft. 13.74m
l4"xl4" 35cmx3,
-nr
250]bs. 114
Kgts.

GENERAL . Section
LIST
OF EOUIPMENT
ir"-
Automatic
Pilot
Eatteries
Elocks
(er Spinnaker
Halliardl
Compass
Cooker
Engine
Fairleads
Gearbox
Hult
& Deck
Mouldings
Mast
& Spars
Mooring
Bollard
Mooring
Cleats
Opening
Windows&
Skylights
PressureSet
P
& S
Navigation
Lights
Pulpits
Radio
.Refrigerator-.
-, .-
TyPe
NecoMk ll
Exide
6KHV
l54JL 94ampl
hrs.
See Rigging
Schedule
Sestrel Major
Flavel B 500
4107lM
Perkins
T.M.P.
G,R,P.
Anodised
Alloy
Cat
NoS.L..|379
Cat
NoS.L.139
CP
TypeA
Nicholson38
Aqua
Maid
12770
(Cat
No 407
&
407a)
Cat
No.l304
Nicholson
38
Various
Mariner P22
Supplier
Neco
Marine
Exide
M.S.Gibb
F.
Smith
CalorGas
Gillams
Goads
Gillams
Halmatic
Ltd.
SparlightLrd.
Simpson
Lawrence
Simpson
Lawrence
Camper
&
Nicholsons
Simpson
Lawrence
Simpson
Lawrence
M.Smith
F.
Smith
LecFlefrigera-
tion
Rigging
Screvrn
Shower
Shower
Darin
Pump
Silencer
Silencer
Steaming
Lights
Steering
Gear
StemheadFitting
Stern
Light
Toilets
ToiletFans
Upholsrery
CatNo545
Specirl
Mira
WaterPuppy
760
McMurdo
l}{"
Parrcns
lX"
sL 1303
L.S.
Type
Nicholson
38
Lewmar
A.P.3932
Moray
Tannoy
Various
M.S.
Gibb
Kennedyr
Claghornt
Waring
YrchtChrr
lers
of G.B
Parsonr
En
Lrd.
F.Smith
M.
Srnith
M.Smith
M.Smith
Ratscy
&
Lapthorn
Simpron
Lawrcncc
I
Mathwry
Mrrin:
M.Smith
McGcoclr
W.H.Rowr
Son
TannoyMr
Lrd.
Cempcr&
..,
Nichohons
2
Speedometers'&
Logrs Various
Spinnaker
HalliardBlock Cat
No
356
Lewmrr
Stanchions 2'3" CatNo 1045
Lewmar
Stanchion
Sockets Crt No 1099c
Lewmar
Siandard
Sails As
Plan
Water Heater
Wheel
Windows Fixed
Winches
Windscreen
Windscreen
Wiper
VaillantMains CalorGas
Pressure125
21" Laminated PortHamble
Teak
Nicholson38 BritishSteel
' Frame
Co.Ltd.
'E'
'O'& 'L'Type Camper&
r Nicholsons
Ltd
Nicholson38 BritishSteel
Frame
Co.Ltd
Dudley
Heavy Simpson
Duty Lawrence
Our
Service
Manager
will generally beavailable
to inspect
yachts
free
of chargewithin aradius of 25 miles
from Gospon
andat greater
distanceson payrnent of travellingexpenss3
andC5
perday. lt ishoweverurged
that everyeffort shouldbc
made
to return the
yacht
to our Gosport
yard
where
rny work
will becarriedout rith themaximumof expertircandtht
minimumof delay.
GENERAL - Section4
LIST OF ADDRESSES,
PLANS
& PAMPHLETS
British
SteelFrame
Company,
195
Cambridge
Heath
Boad.
LondonE2. Shoreditch
3272
CalorGas
(Distributing)
CompanyLtd.
Windsor8oad. SloughBucks. Sfougb
23824
CleghornWarning
& Cornpany
(Pumpd
Limited,
3l HitchinStreet, Baldock.
Herg Baldock 2071
ExideBattery
Servicc
Station,
80Castle
Street.Salisbury.
Southampton
M.S.Gibb
Limited,
ClockTowerBuildings,
Warsash,
GENERAL - Secrion
3
SERVICE
In
order
lo obtainthe
quickest
serviceit is
generally
best
to
contact
thesuppliersof the
particularpiece
of equipment
directly.
quoting
the
year
of buildingand
thenumber
andname
of theyacht.
The
addresses
and
telephonenumbers
of the
principal
sr.rppliers
are
given
under
Section
4.
'For service
within the
warranty
periodit is
essential
to contact
Camper
& Nicholsons
in the ,first
place
to get
clearance
for
work to proceed,
detailsol thewarranty
aresetout on the
Order
Form.
However.
wewouldalways appreciate
it if anyservicerequire'
ment
were
referred
to Camper
& Nicholsons
as
wecanlhen
ensure
thatsimilar
trouble
be
avoided
onother
yachts
and
also
rhis
enatles
rrs!o circulate to all otherowners
thenecessary
Salisbury
3373

GENERAL . Sction 4
E.Gitbm Limitrd,
RoyalMotorYachr
Club.,Yrrd,
Panorama
Road.
Sandbenks,
Poolc.Dorset Canford
Cliffs
77664
Gordt (Chendlcnl L
imitcd,
Maids:tonc
Buildinga,74 Borough
High
Street.
London,
S.E.l. O1-4O7-7482
Hrlmrtic Limited, :
Brookside
Road,
Havant,
Hants. Havant
6'l6l
Kennedy
Limited,
69 Commercial
Road,
Southampton
Hanls. Southampton
25537
Lrc Refrigeration
Limited,
EognorRegis,
Sussex. Bognor Regis
3l6l
Joraph
Lucar
(Elecrricatl
Limitd,
Great
King
Street,
Birmingham
19. Northern
5252.
McfYlu
rdo
I
nrtrumentComprny
Limited,
Rodney
Road,Portsmouth,Hants. Portsrnouth
35361
Neco
Marine
Limited,
WaltonRoad,EasternRoad,
Cosham,Hants... Cosham7l7ll.
Parrcns
E
ngineering
Limited,
l8-20 LakedaleRoad,Plustead,
London
S.E.l8. 01.854.1138
Spartlight
Limited, \,
ClovellyRoad,
Southbourne,
Near
Emswonh,
Hants. Emsworrh
3O2l
F.
Smith
& Son,
Alexandra
House,
l0-ll Oueen's
Terrace.
Southampton. . Southampto
n 22206
Vlontague
Smith Limited,
fown Ouay,
Southampton. Southampto
n 24667
l'annoyMarine
Limited,
Alest
Norwood.
London
S.E.27 01.670.1131
Mathway
Marine
Limitad,
1&20
Lakedale
Fload,
Plumstead,
London,
S.E.l8.
McGeoch
& CompanyLimited,
Bordesley,
Birmingham10.
01-854-1138
Victoria
3371
Newton
Abbot 4557
Port
Hamble
Limited,
Hamble,
Hants.
Rats€y
& Lapthorn
Limited,
Gosport,
Hants.
W.H.
Rowe
& Son
Limired,
Ouayside
Road,
Bitterne
Manor,
Southampton.
Simprcn
Lawrence
Limited,
Castle
TradingEstate,
Portchester
Hants.
\1
ll
l:
Hamble
2361
Gosport81322. .
Southampton
2563
Cosham
7W62
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fecht Chandlerr of Great Britain,
tlewton Abbot; S. Devon.
tamphlctr
)ocking
Plan SteeringGearHandbook f
iail
Plan ToitetPamphtet
i _i
i.R.P.Booklet Toilet Diagra^Y-:
latsr:y
& LampthornBooklet Cooker Pamphlbt
ingine
Handbook EatteryGuaranrees
iearbox Handbook " RefrigeratorPamphlet
Viring
Diagram' n Refrigerator Diagram
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Nicholson
38
HANDLING
HanoiltttG -Secrion
I
HANDLING
UNDER
SAIL
This
yacht
shouldbehandtedasasailing
yacht
and
hasno ab-
normal
characteristics.
Eeingaketch.
balance
betweenhead-
sail
andmizzen
isimportantand
carefulsheeting
iswell
worth
while.
ToWindwrrd
Use
genoa,
main
and
mizzen
in apparentwind speeds
up tc
about
20 knots
then
change
genoa
for working
jib for wind
speeds
uglo 27 knotsand
then
useworking
jiband
mizzen
only
up
ro35 knots.
then srorm
jibandmizzen.
Normally
keep
main
andmizzen
luffandfoottensionsreally
hard
and
iib luff tension
as
hard
asthecrewcanmanage.
All
tensions
should
be
easedinverylightwinds.
Reaching
Both
thespinnaker
andthe
mizzenstaysail
may
becarried
with
theapparent
windabout
l0o aheadof thebeam.The
mizzen
naysailistacked
with alanyard
to the
weathercapshroud
chain
plate
andsheeted
through
asnatch
blockon theoutboard
end
of the mizzenboom,the
halliard
shouldbe
setupuntilthe
luff is
just
clearof themain
backstay.
Holdthemainboom
downhard as
for running.
Rcefing
Standon theweathersideof themast.
Belease
maintack
tackle
and
lacingthrough3 bottom
slidesand
with some
wind
in thesailroll boomup,when
gooseneck
isat thetop of track
release2ft. -3ft. of halliard,make
fast
again
and
repeatrolling.
Besureto rlide
kicking.strapeye
to aft end
of boomandtry
to pull sailaft on boom whilerolling.
Heaving
To
Withthe genoa
backedandthemaineaseda little theyacht
will layabout9 points
off the
windor with the working
iib
backed
about5 points off, andin both cases will makeabout
I knot forward and 1 knot to leeward.lt is
normally
possible
to gybe the
yacht
out of the hoveto position sothai no sheets
needbetouched.
General
l. Use'the
mizzen
asariding
sail
or for reducing
rolling
when
motorinq
or atanchor.
ln good
conditions
the
yacht
cantack
through
80obutrllow
90o at sea
with probably50 teeway
into normalser
conditions"
lf motorsailing,
streers
should
bein ashard
as
possiblc.
Running
Letgo
leemizzen
backstay
to let
mizzen
boomforwerd
but
remember
to make
upagain
before
gybing.
Ensr.rre
thlt thc
boom
isheld
down
firmly by ahandybilly
rackle
or aforegruy,
this
will help
the
steering
and
increase
speed.
A genoa
or
spinnaker
maybe
boomed
out inhard
weather.
Takinc
off
the
mizzen
will improve
steering.
2. Theworking
jibandstorm jibtackto thestroponthe
stemhead
fittings.
3. The
genoa
tacksto thesnapshackledirect
on the
stemhead
fitting. /
4. Theworking
jib andstorm jib sheetinsidethe
capshroudr
whenclosetriJtea
or outside
when
reaching.
5. Thegenoa
sheets
outsideallthestrroudsallthetimc.
6. lt isnormal
practice
to fly thenational
flag
from thc mirren
masthead
bothunderway
andatanchor.
The
Mizzen
Stayrail
Themizzen
staysailismade
of nylonand
shouldbe.treatcd
generally
in thesame
wayasthe
spinnaker.
lt canonly Qe
rffcc'
tively used
wirh thewind vrlay
on thebeamto nearly
dced
aft.Thetack
pennant
of l" reiyteneandabout
6 ft. long
strouldbe
permanently
attache?
to thc tackof thorailrnd thr
streetslrould
besnapshackledto thesailclew.
1. Ensure
mainboomis
held
downfirmly by boomvang
2. Attachsnaich
blockro aft endof mizzen boomfor mirrcn
staysail
sheet.
3. Attachtack
pennant
to weather
mainmast
capshroud
chain
plate,
leaving
the
rackof the
sail
about
3ft. above
deck.

HANDLING -Section
1
I.IAN9LING UNDERSAIL
4. Pas streetover
main
sheet
and
to leewardand
outside
of
all.mirzon
riggingand
through
the
sheet
block
to the
lee
cleat
on rhe
after
drk.
5. Thehalliard
strould
then
be
laken
around
theleeside
of the
mainmastbackstay
and
wilh thesheel
cleated
thesailmay
be
hoisredunril the luff is
just
clear
ol themain
mastback'
sray.
Alsosee
thatthesaildoes
not get
snagged
on thewind'
screen
wiper.The
saitshouldbeset
ashighas
possible.
e. iftis sailmustbe
lowered
and
the'halliard
andsheet
re'
lcesed
before
lockingor gybing.
HANDLING. Section
2
HANDLING
UNOER
POWER
t Gencnl Hintr
A. Remember
rhat
the
propeller
turns
clockwise
looked
at
fromaslern
thus
tending
to drag
thestern
to starboard
in
ahead
gear
and
to Portin astern
gear.
B. lf astraft
brake
isfitted always
remember
lo loosenlhisoff
before
puttingtheengine
in gear.
ll thisis'notdone,
you
wilt
burn
out lhe
fibre
lining
on the
brake
and
a
good
way
of preventingit isto hang
rhe
engine
keys
on theshaftbrake
whenlocking
thebrake
for sailing.
lf a locking
pin isfitted
. thisstrouldbeattached
to the
starter
key.
C.When
approaching
adifficult berth
or enteringacrowded'
anchorage.
always
test
theastern
gear for ashortburst
some
timebefore
reaching
theberth
to ensure
that the
astern
geEr
is
workingProPerlY.
5. Turning
at Rett
TheNicholson
38
is
verYmanoeuvrable
intight
circumstances
andthe
procedurefor turning theboatunderthese
circum'
stances
should
be
as
follows:Putthewheel
hardover
in the
directionol turn required
and
put theboatinto hard
ahead.
Asthe
boat
builds
upagood
swing
in therightdirection.
put
herhardastern
inorder
to check
anyheadwayandto start
theboat
corning
Estern
again.
Do not attempt to reverse
the
wheel
whilstdoing
thismanoeuvra
as
this
will haveverylittle
effect
and
will merely
tend
to confuse
you. Assoonas the
swirg
of the
bows
slowsdown,
go
ahead
again
hardin order
to main'
tain
the
swing.Continue
to carryout thisbackwards
and
for'
wardsmotion until headedin thedesired
direction.
Always
re
member
if indoubtturn away
from the wind as
thewind will
tendto blow thebowoff and
if the
wind isnot amajor
factor,
always
turn to port if you have
achoice.
6. Cautionr
A. lf moving
fast
in
asternuse
therudder
withcaution
asit
cantakecharge
and
put enormous
strains
on the
steering
gear.
8. Avoid
running
the
engine
at it's critical
vibration
speed
of
about80O
rpm.
2. Steering
Boat
inAhead
The38steersveryeasily
inaheadunder
Jrower
and.hasitnex
tremely
small
turning
circle
with
a
diametervery
little
greatet
ihan
it's
own
length.
The
turning
circle
toport
is
consider'
ablysmaller
than
that
to starboatd owingto the
paddle
wheel
effect
of thepropeller.
3. Steering
BoatinAstern
Asa
generalprinciple,
the
slernwill rend
to pull to portduc
to lhe paddle
wheeleffect,
bul in awindor tidethe
effectof
the
propeller
islikelyto beconsiderably
less
strong
thanthc
effect
on theboat
of thewindor thetide.
Ingeneral,
it ir not
worthtryingto controltheboat
accuralelyinrsteln
without
expecting
to,usethe ahead
gear
quite
lrequently
for corrGc-.
tion.
4. Coming
Alongsideor LeavingaBerth
Firaly, remember
thatthe
windwill tend to blowthebowoff
and
bring
thesternup.Secondly.
when
approaching
r leewrrd
berth,
approach
theberth as
fine
and
as
slowlyas
possiblc
whilst
mainraining
steerage
way.
Thisshouldbeasimplemrrr
oeuvre
as
thewind will carrytheboatdownonto theberth.
Always
remember
to checkthetidalstreamfirst
asthismay
bc
strong
enough
to pushthe bow or stern
backawayfrom thc
wharf.
Approaching
a windward berth,thisisa muchmriredifficult
manoeuvre
andshould beapproached rnuchfastersndat I
greater
angle
of approachin order
to give
the sternI god
swing
in towardsthe berth.

:. ".- .i ..iL. .1,
Nicholson
38
SAILING
EOUIPMEN]
SAILING EOUIPMENT
- ,Secrion
I
MASTS
AND
SPARS
Allareofiluminium
ailoy,
gold
anodised.
Main
Mast
Sparlighr
Secrion
O.O.
lO.Esound
deadened
inrernally
with
:ll haltiards
external.
Wiring
isfitted for themasrhead
steam.
1
light
andior
lhe spreader
fights
which
are
oprional.
A pull
rhrough
wire is
alrc fitted lo themasthead
to allow
other
electric
wiringto befitted if required.
Thiswiring
is
arranged
belween
themast
watl
and
thefoaminsulation.
The
wiring
is
takenfrorntheheet
of themast
to ajunctionbox beneath
the
cabin
sole
below
thesettee tocker
justaft of lhemast,
See
Electrical
Section.
Thesail
track
rakes
Hotr
Allen
HA gl inrernal.nylon
slides.
A
track
and
sliding
ringisfittedon rhe
foreside
of themast.
Two
"D" typehatliard
winches
are
fitted.mainto starboard,genoa
to port.
i
MizzenBoom
Sparlights€ctionD.O.S
with foot rope
qroove
and
fixed
gooseneck
Gib Cat.
No. M.S.GIBB 560
Spinnakcror Booming
Out Pole
(optional)
3" diameter
double
ended
with spring
plunger
worked
eYe
end
fittings.Rcleare
linctitted end
to end.Keep
plungers
lightly
grcascd
or oiled regularly.
NOTE lf it isrequired
ro fi4 additonal
fittings
to thes€
spersthismaybe
arranged
by usingslainless
steel
self
taPping
tr.rvt or if rvrilrblc aop rivetr.All s€ctions
are
of uniform
thickncss
varying from aboUt ls" lor the mainmast
to [5,"
for thcspinnaker pole.
To Step
Mrrtr
tt isnecessaryto us€ acrane
giving
ahook heightat least29
leet
higher
than
thetop of thecoachroof.
A ropestrop
should
bc
arranged
around
themastbelowthespreadersandthe
crane
hook
arranged
on theforeside of themast.
Themainmast
weight
isabout250lbs. Ensurethebutyl rubber
mast
coat
is
fined andcarefullylower
mastinto yacht
with normal
mast
rake.
Hand
heel
of mastthrough
toiletsolebeingcareful
to
protect
electric
cableswhichmustbefedthrough
sloton port
side.
Checktenon
of mast
heelisin mast
stepand
wiight is
taken
on tenonandthatshouldersareclear
of step
flanger
Attach
capstrroudrassoonas
possible
and
setup allasin
Fining
Out Schedule.See
Maintenance
3.
The
Mizzen
is
stepped
ondeck,
thismaybearrangedby crane
agin with astrop underthe
spreaders
or if four menareavail-
able
this
maybeset
up by hand.
Mizren
Mast.
Sparlighr
Section
O,O.7.E
sound
deadened
internaily
with
rtl
halliards
external.
A pull through
wire
is
fittedto themastherd
for wiring
asrequired.
prease
ensure
the
mast
sockct
drains
arc
clear
lo avoid
undue
corrosion
atthe
step.
The
sail
track
trkcs
HoftAllen H.A.89 5{" internal
nylon
slider
An ,L,iypc
winch
is
firtedon the
starboard
sidefor the
mizrcn
halliard.
The
handle
srows
in the
main
backstay
gride.
MainBoom
Sparlight
Secrion
D.O.4.B
with foot ropegroovc
and
Spar-
light
internal
outhaul
andLewmar
type
A.20reefing
gear
red
handle.
This
should
befitred
wirhthe
spindlc
et thcbottom
.nd
kept lightty greased.
A sliding
ringisfitred for r boomdown-
hauf
of the same
type as
on the lorward
side
of thc mrrt.
To UnnepMasts
Mainmast
R'emove
anyelectricalwind eguipment
trom m.sthead.
RG'
movemastwedgesat heel,
mastcoatandrubbcrwedging
rt
deck.
Disconnectelectric
cables
fromheelol mest.
Lct 9o.ny
aerial
connections.
Let goall staTs
from chainplltcs.
stemhcld,
mizzenmastpot, fti:ving capshroudsuntil last.
Trkc wcighton
crane
hookstrop ind carefully
leadheelout of yrcht, trking
careto protect electric
cables.
Mizzen
Thisis
easily
liftedoff by craneor maybeunrtepped
by folr
menby hand
NOTE Whensettingup or letting
9o
standing
riggingbc
particularly
careful
not to looseoverboard
parts
of rigging
screwsasbeing
stainless
the ends
will unscrew
very casily
rnd
cannotbefished for by magnet.
SAILING
EOUIPMENT
-section
2
STANDINGRIGGING
All standingriggingisI x 19
nainless
steel
wirc
with swaged
eyetop endsand*raged stud bottom ends
screnvingdircctly
into theriggingscrews. Rigginqscrewsarcof stainlcss
rtccl
and
arefitred
with locknuts
but locking
wire
strould
alwayr
I,u
usedin addition.Split
pins
should
be
kcptwcll tepedovcr.
Toggleclevis
pins
should
have
the
head
outboard.
Split
pins '
shouldbeusedonty once.Top endsareall sccuredby clwis
pins
through
double
tangs.

'l': -' l"
SA.ILING
EOUIPMENT
Mrinmrst
hcrd.
" lowers.
Mizrenmrst
head.
" towers.
.Section
2
Atl
pins'lrr" dia.
.. t,{6"dia.
,, tlrr" dia.
%" dia.
GUARDRAILS
Are
all 'l x l9 srainless
steel
wire.
The
top wireis
t/3r"
dir.,lnd
thc
bottom
wire
%r".
All these
wires
lrc of mrrginrlly
dilfrnnt
lengths
on each
yacht
solhat if areplacement
is
required
it is
necessary
to return
theactual
wire
or exacland
detailed
dimensions
rnusl
be given.t/15"dia.,
rigging
screwsare
used
on
both
upper
and
low€r
wires.
Ur
Size Rigging Screw& Toggle
M.S.
Gibb
Cat
No.545
Spec.
with
543
T.E.Toggler.
'
Other
Detaib
Circ. Dia.
l,lainForestay
Main
Eackstry .
Main
CapShrouds
Main
Lower
Shrouds
fwd
MainLowerShroudsaft
Mizzen
Cap
Shrouds
Mizzen
Backstays
MizzenLowers
11,t 91 to
tt ttl
7t
t, 9t .,
tt 47
1r,t 9t .t
h ttt
llt ,. 11 t.
tt6 t32
llt " 11,,
tl6 132
ll1 " 11 ot
tt5 tll
llt ,, 11 ,,
tl6 tt2
11" 5r "
t2
3 Ft.Nylon
Tubc
6 Ft.Nylon
Tube
& Ball
6 Ft.NylonTube& Ball
slip
hook & bow shackle
oggle
The riggingshould normally last
about six years but it should
bewiped down at leaslonce a year. Initially rhe oil in the
wire will be squeeredoot and will collect dirl, so it is recom-
mended to wipe it down two or three times in rhe first year. '
Pleaseensure
that the leemizzen backstay isalways attached
errenif it is not set up, asthis will prevent the hook from
rotating.
Item
SAILING EOUIPMENT
- Secrion
3
RUNNTNG
RIGQING
All runningrigging
is
generally
of 3 strand
terylene
rope
or
6 x l9 flexible
galvanised
wire.
All shackles
stainlesssteel.
Size
Circ. Length Shackle Rcmarkr
MainHalliard
Jib
Halliard
ToppingLift
Burgee
Halliard
Jib
TackStrop
Genoa
Tack
Shackle
Boom Foreguy
MainTack
Tackle
Mizzcn
Halliard
MizzenToppingLift
Ensign
Halliard
Halliard
Lashings
Main
Sheet
JibSheets
Mizzen
Sheet
.Optional
Spinnaker
Halliard
Spinnaker
Pole
Lift
Spinnaker
Sheets
Mizzen
Staysail
Halliard
MizzenStaysail
Sheet
Mizzen
Staysail
Tack
Signal
Hatliards
Each
1%" Terylene
(1ll." Terylene
lv:' wire
1%" Terylene
\" Terylene
v;' wire
l%" Terylene
1" Terylene
( 17." Terytene
lY," Wirc
l" Terylene
tl"" Terylene
%" diam.
l%" grper Braid
1%'.'SuperBraid
17." Super Eraid
1Y." Terylene
l" Terylene
l%" $rperBraid
17." Terylene
l" Terylene
1" Terylene
?t" Terylene
83"
441
49'
83'
80'
4'6"
48'
13'
26'
26'
49'
48'
3off 3'
72'
.98'
45'
83'
49'
122'
49'
31'
8'
44'
GoadsCaptive
Pin
Lewmar
233
tlrr"'D'
tewmai233
tlrc" 'D'
Lewmar
233
Lewmar
233
51rc"
Bow
Goads
Captive
Pin
thr" 'D'
6 Cliphooks
Gibb531
J.c.
Lewmar
233
Lewmar
233
Lewmar
643
Lewmar
233
Lewmar
233
Prestretched
Rope
Tail
Prestretched
Plaitcd
7x7SS.Plough
RoprTdl
Plaitsd
Shockcord
Spliccd
to Block
Seprntc Shcttt
Splicad
to Block
Separate
Shectr
Plaited

SA.tLf
NG EOUIPMENT
- Secrion
3
BLOCK
LIST
All
blocksare
lrom
M.S.
Gibb
except
theSpinnakerHalliard
Block.
NOTES
lt isrecommended
rhar
haltiard
tailsshould
bc
pssccd
rhrough
their
relevant
cleatsand
stopper
knots
tied.
LashtheMainsail
clew
to the
clew
outhaul
slideleaving
rbout
2" between
and
ensure
thereare
at least
2 furns around
thc
boom.
This
wiltavoid
bending
rhcslide
whcnreefing.
See
also
Maintenance
3. Fitting
out Schedule.
otv Use CatNo. Shackls
t . I Mainsheer
boom
btock
t . I Mainsheer
deckbtock
(srarboardl
t I Mainsheer
deck
btock(porr)
t I Maintack
rop
btock
1 | Maintack
borrom
block
2 I Topping
tift btocks
t I Mizzensheetboom block
1 | Mizzen
sheetdeck
btock
(srarboard)
1 I Mizzen
sheetdeck
block
(port)
2 | Genoa
sheer
blocks
t I Foreguy
block
Optionat
I
1 I Spinnaker
hattiard
btock
1 | Spinnaker
pole lifr block
2 | Spinnaker
sheer
blocks
262
258
255
1r6
r93
239
262
258
255
992
992
Lewmar 356
r78
992
,..
tt6
9,,
t,,,
tla
tlrr"
th""
51 ,t
tt6
51 ,,
tt6
t,;'
3t ..
lta
Bow
,o,
,D,
,D,
'o'
,D,
8ow
'D'
'D'
7ri'
tlte" ,o,
,D,
SAILING EOLTIPM€NT - Section
4
STEERING
GEAR
The
steering
gear
is
by MathwayMarine
and
is
the
L.S.
Type
operated
by a 21" teaksteering
wheel
by PortHamble.
The
wheel
capis
apush
fit andmustbe
pulled
off to exposethe
wheel
nut.A pull off panel
isfitted in thebulkheadabove
the
galley
sink.this
gives
accessto thesteering
wheel
bevel
box.
A second
bevel
box is
fittedat theforward
endof the
Port
cockpitlocker.
The
strafting
thenpasses
through2 bulkheadbearings
in
theaft toilet bulkheadsandthento the aft reductionbox in
the
aft peek. All gear boxesare
filledwith spirax9O
gear
oil,
theoil levelslrouldbechecked
annually.
Greasenipplesarefitted to each
bulkhead
bearing
andthe
ball
ends
of thedrag
link to thetillerand
strouldbe
greased
two or threetimesa year.
The
emergencytiller,
of galvairisedtube,m'ay
bemounted
on
thetop end of therudder
stockby unscrewing
theflushdeck
plate
aft of tiremizzen
mast.
Thetiller
operates
reversed,
and
may
be
stowedin theaft peak;
do not stow
near
compass.
A steel muff coupling
isfitted to the
rudderstockto allow
ea$/withdrawalof therudder.To removethe
rudder
the
heel
fitting
andsteady
bandmustberemoved.Thesearesecured
withstainless steelmachine
screws
tapped
into theG.R.P.and
locked
with Pre-Gel.
Therudderismoulded
aroundthestock
so
thetatterisnot removeable.
Themaximum
rudder
angle
is
controlledby rubber
stopsagainstthetillerarm. Veryhigh
:o"a, -uy be set up aginst these
stopsif the yacht is hovc to
with the wheel free or if motoring fastastern.
Seealso
Mathway Handbook.
SAILING EOUIPMENT - Section
5
DECK
GEAR
StemheadFitting
Of
stainless
steel
byLewmar withtufnolchain
rollcr
end
captivekeeppin.
The
forwardholeisforthc
forestay,thc
centrehole
is
for
the
jibtack,theaft
holeirfor thc
foreguy
block.
Anchorand
Chain
When
theyacht
ishanded
over
the
chain
islastredwith
Terylene
to thewebin the
chain
locker.
This
slrouldnot bc
shackledas
it may benecessary
to cut thechainadrift. Thc
anchor
recessis
moulded
to takea35lb.C.O.R.Anchor.All
chain
supplied
is
calibrated
5{5"
chain
whichwill srit S.L.
windlasses
if fitted later.
Anchor Wiridlass
Thewhole areabetween
the foredeckfore rnd aft stringcrs
ir
reinforcedfor a windlass
if required.
lf a510 Windlassis
fittedit maybe foundthat rhe
brakeon the
gypsy
irdifficulr
tofree.
A sharp
tapbackwardsonthelarer will normally
frea

;AtLtNG
EOUIPMENT
- Section
5
ni:bul otherwiseit isnecessaryto makethcchain
securcf
or.
,'ard
of the
windlasssothat thebrake
may beunrrewed
gninst
this.Always
leave
brakes'off
' whennot in use.
Vinchcr
ibsheetwinches Camper& Nicholson 'E'Typc
{ainmast
halliard
winches .. 'D'Type
lainsheet
winch 'D' Type
lirren hafliard
winch ,L'Type
'lease
give
nurnber
of yacht when
requesting
sp"r", asmodi-
icetions
havcbeenmade
on thesewinches
from timeto time.
f,e.t tr..*l
hesi
arealfrhroughbolred
andiie 1%"x tfi5" Lewmar
Cat
l9 and
are
fitted with LewmarSlidesCatNo. 943c.
)tanchionr
& Sockctr
-hese
areS.S.
27" highLewmarCatNo. lO45with Lewmar
:at
No. 1099csockets.Please
ensure
splitpirttare fitted.
iangway
Stanchionsare
Lewmar
Cat,No. 1045/GW.
:airleads
GoadsType6Y." AO'1623
andAO 1633.
looring
Cleas
SimpsonLawrenceType l396cp SizeA.
/looring
Bollard
Simpson
Lawrence
Type 1379.
Cockpit Side Screens
lf these
areto be fitted these
should be fed into the track
work'
ing out lrom the centre. the forward edges
on the windscreen
beinginserted
last.French
chalk will help the screensto slide
in the track. The screens
should pass
insidethe canopy pillars.
Cockpit Dooru
The doors to the cabins areon lift off hingesand for normal
sailingit is recommended to remove both the saloon doors
and rheportable
sill
piece.
Liferaft
lf oneof these
if fitred it isnormal to fit this in chocksabove
theaft cabin hatch.Pleaseensurethat the release
line isfirmly
secured
to the chocks and that you are able to operate the
quick release
hook on the lashings.
Tocrail
Please
note that the hull to deck loin ismade
entirely in
G.B.P. and that there is no possibility of leaks
from rhis.The
screws
around the inside of the rail pass
through solid G.R.P.
and only secure
the outer pieceof teak toerail.
Handrailr
These
aresecuredby machine screws
tapped into alloy ptates
rnoulded in the deck.
Deck
The
maindeck and coach
roof sides
aresolidG.R.P.
with a
mean
thickness
of about %" with alloy plates
and plywood
pads
moulded in for deck fittings are necessarY.
Dcvis
Thcdavits
are
spaced
4' g" apart and
areol welded
srcclcon.
struction
polythene
coated,
byJ.G.Meakes
Cat
No.
A 105.
It is
recommended
that
lhe
sling
points
onrhedinghy areas
lowas
possible
and
thattheyshould bespacedabout
5' 6"
apart.
Anti tipping
lineswill benece:sary
to prevent
thcdinghy
turning
over
when
lit|edout of the
water.lt is essrntirl
to
hoist
the
dinghy
upso rhatthegunwhale is
heldin rheV
brackets
and
the
highest
side
just
clears
thernizzenboorn.
Makefast
thehoistsand
pass
a lashing lrom thecentrethwart
over
the
aft side
of the dinghydownto thecentre
dlvir brrcka,
to holdthedinghy
down. Diagonalwebbing
gripes
andala:tr-
ing
directfromlhwart to centrebracket
trc also
recommendcd
for security.
Pu
lpits
By Lewmar
l" O.D.stainless
steel
tube.
Cockpit
Canopy
To remove
this,letgothefour bolts
to the
top of the
wind-
screen,
and
thecanopy
lightplug
if fitred,
and
sirnply
lift on
each
side;
thepillars
attheaft endare
apu*r fit intosockcts
inthe
canopy.
Carry
the
canopylorward
and
turnso
thalthc
aftendis
forward.
The
canopy
thenfits inlo thestowage
chocks
provided.
Thelocking
screws
8tthe base
of the
pillars
may
beletgo
to release
thepillars
and
thescrews
replaced.
Thepillars
are
not interchangeable.
The
coachroof
top is
of sandwichconstruction
wlth thctop
.layer
of G.R.P.
about
}16,"
thick,acore of 7."end
gnin
balsaand
aninside layer
of G.R.P. about
t{" thick.
SAILING EOUIPMENT - Section
6
TNSTRUMENTS
COMPASS
A Sestrel Major
Compass
isbinnacle
mountedin lront of thc
'wheel.
llluminationis
by a6 watt l2 volt
S.B.C.bulb
mounted
in the
eyebrowshutters.
Thecompass
ir oil,notalcohol fillcd.
A dimmer
switch
is
fitted to portof thcwheel.accesrto thi3'
rheostat
isviaapull out panel
over
thcAalley
sink.
Thb
compassisnot adjusted
for dwiationunlcss
this
ir c
quested
and
inwhichcase
thisshouldbedonc
whrn rll gcrr
is
on board. Takeparticular careto kcep
light
mcterr,knivcr
and
metallic
objectsawayfrom the
compasc
The
corrector
rnagnets
are
inihe smrlltubesat thc bar of rhc
compass
but do not oyertightentho€ndplugs
rs thc mrgnetr
are
easily
broken.
EchoSounder.
1) TheSeafareris
fittedwith asingletransducerbclow
thr rft
endof thestarboardsaloon
settee.Thisis. fixturGrnd crn
only berepaired
by replacement
which
requires
thcy.cht to
beslipped.
A secondary
position
for theinstrumentir
f
ittedon top ol thecoachroof
inside
thewindscrcen.
Scc
alrcManufacturers
pamphlet.

SAILING
EOUIPMENT
-section
6
2l The
Hecta
maybe
litted
withasecond
transducer
in
which
caselhis
is
fitted
onthe
port
side
inthe
locker
under
the
slove.
The Hectatransducers
maybe
removed
with the
yacht
afloatas
blanking
caps
aresupplied
toscrewoverthe
hole.
lf thetransducers
are
removed
for anyreasonbecare
ful not to lose
the
looseretainingrings.
lf a
repeater
dial
lead
is
disconnected
ashorting
plug
must
befitted in its
place.
A cilibraling
rrew is
fitted
on
rhe
back
of thein-
slrurnenl.
Seealso
Manufacturersbooklet.
Themostcommon
faultwith echosoundersismarine
growth
on thelaceof thetransducer
whichmuslbecleaned
care-
fully.notscratched.Never
Anti-foul thefaccs.
Speedlogr
1l The
sumlog
is
drivenby
a
nylon
impelleron
afixedbracket
under
thehull to port of theengine.
A stainless steel
flex-
ible
driveis
takento the,instrument
to port of the
wheel.
l2 volt illurninationis
arranged
with theswitch
by the
engine
starter
panel.
Theimpeller
is
robtr?tand
does
not foul
easily
butcan
onlybecleared
by slippingthe
yacht
or
swimming.
Thislog
cannot
be
adjustedand
usually
over-
reads
l0%.
2) TheHa-rrier
is
fittedwith either
oneor two impellersfitted
under
lheforward
cabinsole
lo port
of the
toilet.
Always
retracl
thesewhennotinuse. lf animpeller getsfouled
hind
the
bulkhead
lining
upto thetransmitter.The
earthing
plate
isa "Dynaplate"
and
should
notbeantifouled.
For
funher detailsof radio
see
Manufacturersbooklet.
Auto Pilot
The
Neco
Mk ll iswired
entirely
independantlyof the
rest
of
the
yacht
andhasitsownmaslersaritch
and
two fuses
under
thecharttableto starboardof the rnain
batteryswitches.
The
sensing
unit isfitted underthef6rwardsaloons€ttee
justaft
of themast and
mustbe
free
to swingin itsgimbals.
Also
rvoidstowing magneticarticles
in thislocker.
lt isimportant
thatif thesteeringchainisdisconnected
for anyreasonthis
shoutd
be
profesionally
re-alignedas otherwise
thereisa
possibility
of damagingthe steering
gear
andbendingthe
rudderstock.
Themanufacturers
handbook
should
beclosely
followed,
common
fautts
(fuses
etc.)and
theirremedies
arelisted
there
in.
It is
most
important
to switch
of
f the
autopilot masler
switch
when
leavingtheyacht
asthere
isapossibility
of run'
ningdownthebatleriesif thisis
left on.
while
underway
rorare
impeller
l8Oo.
if this
fails
withdnw
and
fit blanking
cap,while
cleaning
impeller.
Thclatter
should
rotate
freely
when
blownat.
Calibrating
screws
for speed
end
distance
tra fittcd rt thr
- back
of theinstrument.Forfuther
detailsscc
Mtnuf&.
turers
booklet.
Radio '
lf reception
only ii requiredaninsulated
wire
israped
to thc
starboard
mizzen
capshroudandled
through
adeckin$l.tor
to theradio
overthechart
table.
lf a transrnitterisinstalledtheTx aerial
(230O36
Typcg
Cable)leadsfrom the set
over
thc
chrrt trbl: undrr thr rur.
board
sidedeck,
through
adeckinslator to thestarboard
mainmast
cap
shroud
whichisinsulated
at top and bottom
by No.7 Norseman
insulators.The
srayisinsulated
from the
spreader
by Nylontube
and
a
jumper
wiraconnects
thr st.y
to atriaticaerialwirebetweenthemastheads.
A special
aerial
elasticand
glass
insulator
are
fittedwith aTerylcne
lanyard
to themizzenhead.lt isimportant
when
refitting
to ensure
rhatallaerial
connections
are
cleanand
wellmedc.
lf a!ailor Locator
D.F.setor Sestrel
Hand
Bearing
comprs
is
used
ensure
thebatteries
havenon-magnetic
cases.
A specially
designed
earthing
plate
isusedfor earrhing
thc
transmitter.
This
isbolred
rhrough
rhehullunder
thecabin
sole
under
lhe charrtable.
A copper
earthing
stripisfittedbc-

CNicholson
3
ENG
ENGINE
. Scction
I
INSTALLATION
DETAILS
Thc Pcrkins
41107
lM is
a
vertical
four stroke
freshwalercool'
cdmarinc
diesct
engine.with four cylinders
ol 3th" {79'4mml
bore
rnd 3X" (88'9mm)
stroke.A Meadows
T.M.P.
2:1
rcductionrevcrse
gear
bor isfitted andisall installed
on
pcdesal
resilicnlmountings.
Theccntralinebeaminthe cockpit
is
portable
sothatthe
cngincmaybcliftedout.
Louvre:arefhted in the
steering
consoleto provide airfor the
enginc.
Thcengineserialnumber
is
stampedon thechain
casing
athwartshipson theport forwardside
of theengine
andis
pre.
fixcd
by 107U.
pressure
switch
light.
Theyarecovered
wilh perspex with drain
and
ventilation
holes.
lf an
enginehourmeler
is
f
itred
thisis
fixed
over
thegear:box
casing
andsimplyoperates
fromthe
engine
vibration.
ENGINE - Section
2
STARTING
Thcfullprocedure
islaid
down
inthe
Perkins
manualwhich
should
bestudied.
Below
is
a
practical
resumb.
PreStart
tl Check
oil.
water.
fuel.
saltwater
inletseacock
andexhaust
scacbck
lf'fitted.
2l Ensureslraftbrake
is
ofl, andthere
areno warps
overthe
side.
3l Turndownsterntube
greaser.
4l Make
sure
batteryswitchesareon andStop
button is
pushed
in.
Srrrt
ll Put
Morse
control
inneutralwithhall
lhrottle.
2l Turn engine
key
clockwiseandengagestarter
until engine
starts,lhenrelease.
3l Whenever
possible
turn
engineinneutral
at 1500revs until
the
water
temperature
comes
upto 170obefore engaging
gear.
Conlrolr
and
Instrumentrtion
A Morse
combined
throttleand
gear
slriftisinstalled
Type
M.T.E.
32897
with two 33c
cables.
Forward
movement
of
thelever
engages
ahead
gear
and
then
progressively
increase
lhespeed.
Bearward
movement
does
thesamefor astern.
lf
the
lever
is
pulled
inboard
it maythenbeused
to operule
tt
throttle
without engaging
gear.
but isspringtoaded
lo rrlur
to thenormal
neutral
position.
The
staner
panel,
stop
buttonand
wiper
swircharc
fitrcd in
theforward
end
of theportcockpitlocker.
Standard
instruments
comprise,
mechanical
tachometer,
ammeter,
water
lemperaturegauge.
oil pressure
gauge
and
o
4)
CHECK
THAT
COOLING
WATER
IS
COMING
FROM
TI
.EXHAUST
OUTLET.
Cold
Start
Very
rarely
requiredinEngland.
lI Engine
doesnotstart
normally
invery
cold
weather:-
1) Open
taponcoldstartdiesel
tank.
2l Turnkeyanti-clockwiseto H.for l5-20seconds,then
startbyturning
hard
anti.clockwise.
3) ll this
fails
try it for a further10
seconds.Do not abuse
lhe
coldstartingsystem.
StoppingEngine
1) Pull
outstopbutton
until
enginestops.
2l Switch
off one
batteryif bothareon.
3l Give
stern
tubegreaser
afewiurns.
ENGINE- Section3
COOLING & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Cooling
The
engineitselfis
cooled
by freshwater
whichisthermo-
statically
controlled.
Thefresh
water
is
circulaied
by arolarr
pump
with
a'bronle
impeller
onthe
lorward
endof the
engi
The
systemhas
aheadertank
with access
lo thefiller
cap
throughthesmall
hatch
at theforward
end
of thecockpit
sole.

,"G,"t - secrion
3
Check
levelregularly
and
ensure
thal no undueoil orscum
is
prerenl.
Normal
running
lempetalure
l70o F l77otl'
The
salt
watetcooling
intake
al the
att starboard
endof the
engine
is
fitted
with
a
strainer
which
may
be
removed
for
cleaning
by rurningof
f the wheelvalve,
clockwise,
and
then
slackening
the
wingnuts
al thetop of the slrainer.
Theoval
cap
plate
can
then
be
pivoredasideandthe mesh
strainer
lifred
out andcleaned.
Bemember
to openthe seacock
after'
wards.
The
salt
rvater
f;rst
passes
lhrough'the
gearbox'and
thento the
I,ll
waler
ci,crrlaling
pump.
This
is
a
Jabsco
type
with a
r which should be checked annually' The
. , :i. , ihroughthe heat exchanger
lhen att to the
.en5sitencer
where it is
injected into the erhaust'
Exhaust
The exhaust
manifold iswatercooled but the piping from
there to the Parsonrsilencer
isdry and so getsvery hot. A
convoluted
sleel
sectionof pipe allows for engine
vibration,
this sectionshould not be lagged.
The laggedsection to
the Parsons
silencer
isrigid. From this silencer a short
section
of metalpipe is
f
ollowed by reinf
orced rubber hose
all
rheway to the lransom.
A drain cock is
fitted at the low'
est
point in the bottom locker in rhe aft toilet. Ar the lransom
arubberMcMurdo silencer
is
f
itted. This isof rhe self
closing
type preventing re-entry of water. A wheelvalve may also be
firrarl if renrre<tpd
The
gearbox
has
itsown dipstick
and,if theoil level
registers
betweenthemark on thebladeandtheboilom of thedip-
srick.thereissufficienr
oilin thebox;capacity 1%
pints
(0.85
litres).
Thereduction
box level is
determined
by a level
plug
on
the
side
of the casing;capacityisapproximately
%
pint
(0,43
tirres).
Sterntube
greas€r
SeeSterngear. ,-
ENGINE - Section
5
FUEL SYSTEM
lf theluelreaches
rhe
fuelpump and is
clean.free
of water.
rrspended
dirt,sand andother loreign
maiter,and
conforms
to B.S.No.
85.2869
(1957)
ClassA, nine out of ten
potential
enginetroubleswill be
eliminated.To assistin rhistwo filters
are
fittedbut remember
nowarranties
cover
foreign
matter
enteringtheenginesofuelshould
be
filtered
throughaf
ine
gauze
when
f
illing
thetank.
A glassf ibre
tank
of 38
gallons
(173
litres)
ismattedin below
the
cabinesoleat the aft end
of thesaloon. A boltedcover
isfittedon thetanktop,to take
allconnectionsand
give
access
when
required.The
filler
on theport sidedeckis engraved
and
lills
directto the tank.
Thetankis
vented
to afitting onthe
outsideof the cockpitcoaming
by thewheel.A dipstick
calibrared
ingallons is
also
supplied.
The
fuel
suction
pipe
is
taken
downto aboutl" from the
bottomof rhetankthen
feeds
to theglass
bowl filteratthe
forward
starboardendof theengine
room thento the fuel
E
NG lN E.
- Scrrion
4
LUERICATING
SYSTEM
Engine
The
capacity
of lhe
engine
lubricating
oilsyslem
is7 pints
(4.0litres)
anditwill
normally
be
filled
witheithcr
EstoHD)
20
or ShellRotella2O|2OW
when
it leaves
the
yard;
Ior
alternative
oils,
see
lhe Perkins
engine
rnenual.A dips:tickir l
cated
on thestarboardsideof theengine rnd . pr?seltcgtugl
is
fitted to theinstrument
panel.
Oil pressure
strould
normtlll
be
between
30'60lbf/int (2,t ' 4,2kgllcmt I rt normrl
engine
speedandtemperature.
The
yacht
mayheelup to 3F without adverse
elfecton thc
lubricalion
system,
providing
she
is
righted
occasionally
in
order
to lubricate
the
valveassembly.
Theengine
tnty thut h
runwith conf idence
whilebeating to windward.
There
is
anoil f ilter
mounted
on
thc
stsrboerd
rideof thc
cylinder
block
(see
engine
manual).
Theelementshouldnott
cleaned,
but shouldbe
renewedevery150
hours.
or onccr
year,
whichever
is
theshorler
period
{see
Engine.rnanualf
.
Engine
oilshould
bedrainedlrom the
sumpandrenewed
every
50hoursrunning,
or oncea yea(.
whichevcr
is
the
short
period(see
engine
manuall.
Gearbox
This
is
ahydraulic
aearbox and
aseparate
manualis
isgcd
regarding
it. Bearings inlhe reduction
gearbox
are
bath
lub
ricated,
whereas
those
in themain
gearbox
are
forcelubricate
ln thisrespectit shouldbe
noted
rhatrhesyslemt.rc nol
commonandeach must
be
lilled separately
with the samc
lubricating
oilas
rheengine.
lift pump
on rhe
srarboard
side.
of theengine.A hind
priming
lever
is
fitted on this
pump.
The
fuelthcnpa$6
through
apaper
element
filterand
then
to the fuelinjccrior
pump.
Thefuelisthenforced
athigh
pres$rre
to thefourir
iectors.
Surplus
fuelfrom theinjectors
is
led
back
by r com
spill
pipe
andtogether
with the
surplusfuel
from thcprpcr
element
filreris
ledback
to as€paretc
fining in themtin
tank
top.
AuxiliaryC]n.p. tanksmay
also
be
litted inrhe
bottom
ol
thecockpir
lockers
P& S.These
lanktara tifled
through
lillerpipes
on theactual
tanktops
ands€p.ratr
brcrthrr
pipes
and
dipsticks
arc
etsotirted.
Thcporttsnkhrs
r 25
gallon
(114
litresl
capacity
andthe
srarboard
rrnk 30gallor
ll36 litres).
Thefeedpipes
from rhebortorn
of rhcsc
bnkr
are
f
itred
with wheel
valves
and
then
feed
to thr m.in trnk
filler
pipes.
Careshould
be
taken
not to overf
ill themain
tankrr thc
dipstickfirring
mayleak.
Also
ensurc
themain
trnk ir not r
too lowas
thiswill lead
to airintuel
systern.
To Bleed
Fuel
Synem
1l Slacken
bleed
rrew onenginefitter
and
operare
hand
priming
lever,
untilluel
without
air
is
pumped
out,then
righten
bleed
screw.
2l Slacken
small
nut onextreme
top.
of iniection
pump,
op
erate'starter
until neat luel is
flowing,
tighfcnnut.
3) Slacken
anytwo injector
nuts,
operatc
starler
until fucl
spurting
regularly,
tighten
nuts.
4) Start
engine.
See
alsoengine
manual
and
diagrams.

c
ENdNE -secrion 6
STERNGEAR
The
propetler
is3 btaded
right
handof 16" (406
mml diameter
by Il%" (292
mml pitch
ol manganese
bronre
and
is
driven
by manganese
bronze
intermediate
and
tail shafts
of l')r"
(34.9
mml diameler.
Flexiblecouplings
are
fittedal eachend
.olthe intermediate
shaft.
Thestern'tube
hastwo whitemetal
bearing
with apacking
glartd
atthe forward
end,theremole
grea*r..lor
thisis
on thestarboardside
of lhe engine
roomafI
bulkhead.
This
gland
strould
drip slowly
whenunderway
but
*tould not leak
with rheshaftstationary.
The
grea.ser
should
beturned
down wery lime theengine
isstopped.Use
Neox
or
rny sof
t w.ter resislant
grease.
The
gland
packing
shouldbe
checked
annually. :
Drum
type
shalt
brakeswere
f
ittedon many
yachts
uplo No.
44,
and
shaft
tocking
pins
were
f
itted
af
terthis.A set drill
-'ould
be
evolvedlo prevent
the
engine
being
putinto
gear
with
rheshaft
locked.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Theoretically
0'4 pints
1.227
litresl
per
B.H.P.
per
hour
or
alternatively
normalcruising
should
give
about
8 miles
to the
gallon
with amaximumof 12miles
to the
gallon
insmooth
water
at approximalely
6 knots.
TXCHANGER NGINE
WATER
TILLER
' WATERPUMP
;I'14 NrtoLo
EXHAUST
PIPE
€XHAUST
PIPE
I
I
I
{
PARSONS
SILENC E
R
I{icholson
38
DIAGRAM(COOLING AND EXHAUST
SYSTEM)
SALT
WATER
INL.i
WHEELVALVEO STRAINER
IR^NSOM
EAR 8OX
McMURDO
SELF
CLOSINGSILENCER
RUBEER
DIESET
HOSE
EXHAUST
PIPE
DRAIN COCK

rr ' .1,
txctss
tufL
RTIURN
PIPI ENCINE
fILLtRolL
WATTR
TRAP
fILTER
TNGINEOII
DIPST
IC
KcHANTcAL
f
UTL! IFT
PUMP
WITH
HAND
PRIMINGLTVER
--t
JELSUPPLY
IPE
BOLT
E
COVER
INJECTORS
INJ€CTION
PUMP
TANK
rNsroE
VENT
COAMING
fUEL DECK f
III{R
l--
Nicholson
i
ELECTRI
ENCINE
Nicholson
3
DIAGRAM (FUEL
AND
LU8.
OILSYST
BLETD
SCREW FUELTILTER
GEARBOX
DIPSTICK
O
T
ILLER
STERNTUBE
GREASER
€DUCTION
AOX TILIER
TEVELPLUG
AI SIOE
OILfILTER
BLEEO
SCREW
WHEETVALVE
DIPSTICKO FILLER
BOLTEDCOVER
OPTIONALWING
FUELTANK
WINGTANK
SREATHER
ELEGTRICAL '.
Sec.ionl
GENERAL
Theenginebeltdrives
aC.A.V.Type.
280
Alternatorwhich
has
a
maximum
chargingrate
of 45
amps.The
output
however
is
voltage
controlled
sothatthe
ratewillsoondropas
the
bartery
voltage
increases.
Theregutatorand
cut out are fitted under
theinboard side
of
the
charttable.
The
l2 volt
batteriesare
firted
in
parallel,
Type6KHV t54JL
94
amp/hourscapacity
each.
Each
batteryisfitredwitha
s€parate
cut out saritchunderthecharttable
sothat either ,
battery
maybeused{orevery
service.or if required both to-
gether.
The
switch
mustbe
'on' for thebattery
to becharged.
To saritch
'on' push
inandturn clockwise.
An alternator
cut out switch
is
fittedoutboard
of thr bett
isolating
swirches.
This
should
normally
bcpulled
our roI
the
alternatorto charge
butmry bcpushed
into cut it ou
so
avoiding
interference
with thc radio
O/F.,crc.
A distributionpanel
with fusc and
switchcs
is
fitrrd ine
srnall
locker
abovethe
chart
table.
A kcy to thc fureris
in
the
locker
door.The
switches
arelabelled.
Sccwiring
dirg
NOTES
1) Checktension
of alrernator
beltregularly.
2) Always
s,,yitch
off one barrery
wnen
noppingthc engin
to ensure
thatonebattery
is
availablcjn
achargcd con
dition to start the enoine. ll can nor ln <tzrtoA hw hrnr{

J
3l A HonriaType
ED250
generator
is
suggested
asa
very
useful
machineto keep
thebatteries
charged
asrhis
will
charge
al aconstant
l8 amps
as
lheinput
f
romthisto the
batteries
irnot voltrge
conlrolled.
4l Check battery
acid
level
weekly.
ELECTRICAL -
Section
2
FITTINGS
Elxtricel Pumps ,
Thewater
pressure
syslem
hasaJabsco
Aquamaid
pump
fitted
undcrthe
galleyModet
12770
with
an
impeller
Part
Number14609.This
hasEseparate
fuseand
switchin the
switch'locker
andis
fitted rogether
with apressure switch
rndr drytrnk cutoul twitch
Part
Number
SP6070'05,
.
srnall
handstarting
lever
switch
is
fitted
onthis
which
should
be
pressed
down to prime
thesystem.
Theshowcr
drain
pump is
a
Jabsco
WaterPuppy
7600
with an
impetler
Part
Number6303.
The
switch
isthelower
of the
hrrroabovethe washbasin.
Toilet
lans are
fitted in borhtoilets
complete
with aswitch
giving
two speeds,
intakeor exhaust.
TheseareTannoy
standard
12
voltunits, Care
should
be
takennot
lo leavethese
running
for long
periods.
Windscreen
Wiperisa Dudley
Heavy
Duty Typewith 12" S.S.
arm
and12" blades
and
is
operated
by a
pull
switch
bythe
engine
starter
Panel,
Deckhead
lightsare BMAC212
Butkheadtights
are tsMAC
177
Port& StarhoardlightsareSimlrson
& Lawrence
Ty
t304
with 6 wattcartridge
bulbs.
Stern
Light
isaMcGeoch Type
A.P.
3932
with
a5v
S.B.C.bulb.
Masthead
Steaming
Light isSimpson
Lawrcnce130!
SpreaderLiglltsare
sealed
beamunirsandmusl be
rr
by
anewunit.
Chart Tablelights areElbolites.
Compass
L49ht
bulb is12volt. 2.8 watt. MESrrewa
C.athodicProtecrion
{Optional).
M.G.Duff
TypeG73i
wired
to lheslern
tube
rnd to thosngine.
Do
not
print
this
anode
when
anti.fouling,it is fittedwith
permanenr
throughrhehull beneaththeaft cabin settee.
9attery StateMeter(optionall.
This
isf
irted
inthe
swit
locker
and
is
connected
via
thebatteryisolatingswitchr
thatthestate
of either
batterymay
bechecked.
The
mr
infact asensitive
voltmeter
and
will also registerwhen1
batteryisbeing
charged.
Refrigerator
Thisisol 2%cubic
{eet
capacity
and
isrefrigeratdbyt
Mariner
P22
compresser
typeunit.A tran$rerter
unitcor
ingl2 voltD.C.
to 20
volt
A.C.
isfitted
beneath
the
pot
saloons€ttee.
Thecompresserunit isfittedbeneaththe
:LECTRICAL 'Section 2
rptrigerator.
behind
the louvred
panel
which maybepulled
or.rtinboard.Toremovetheunitre|easetherefrigeratordoor
and
facesurround
which
willexpose
the
piping
to the
cooling
coils.
fhecabinetisfoamedaIlaroundsoisnoteasiIyrepIaceabIe
lnd
care
should
be
laken
to use
no
abrasives
whencleaning'
Thc
refrigerator
consumption
is
7 to 5 amps
when
running
so
it isvitat
toeconomis€
on
this
by opening
the
door
as
seldom
as
possible
and
by not using
acotder
setting
than
is
nacessary.
Whenset
at 'N' thecompressor
unit should
operate
about
l/3 of the
rime
with an
ambient
temperature
of
7e F 2lo C.
lt will however
barely
make
iceatlhis
setting'
EnsurethedooristockedwhensaiIing,anda|sothattheair.
passag€s
to the
cooling
coils
beneath
therelrigerator
are
not
blocked
by gear
inthe
lockers.
lt is
vital
that
the
refrigerator
door
makes
a
reallY
airtight
seal'

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lt
T
a!
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J
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3
PLUMBI
'PLUMBING - S"crion
t
FRESH
WATERSYSTEM
Trnk
Themain
watertank
is
a
s€parateG.R.P.
moulding
mattedin
under
the
cabinsole
with two Henderson
inspeclion
hatches.
Therank
is
litiedviaadeck
filleron
theslarboard
side
just
forward
of thecockpitand
is
venledto a
swan
neck
f
itting
discharging
into.the
galley
sink.
Capacity
75
gallons
(340
litresl
approximately.
HrndPump ""
A Whale
hand
pump
isfitted
inthe
galley
which
drawsdirect
from
thc rankif the
pressrre
syslem
shouldbeout of action
for any relson.
locker
is'off.
Thecut out
willalso
operate
if the
system
has
beenswitched
off for sometime.
To start
thesystemcheck
thatalttaps
areoff and
then
hold
downthere'set
leveronthe
front
of lhe
drytank
cutoutswitch
until
the
pressure
switch
nopsthepump.
Hot watcrand
shower.
This
ishoatedby a
Vailtant
Type
A060'6GB
instantaneous
96r
water
heaterwhich feeds
rhehot taps
andthe
Mira
shower
valve.
The
outside
ring
of this
valvecontrols
the
lmount of water,thecentral
barcontrols
the
proportions
of
hotand
cold,
bur
this
must
be
run
for
about
15
seconds
before
thehot water
reachesthe
valve.
Prcrgre Syncm Faults.
Thc mostcommon
fault islacko{ water
in the rank
which
will operatc
thedry lank cut out switch
or asmall
piece
of
dirt lodgedin thenon-return
valve
which
iarillallowthepre
tsurc
to drop slowlyas
water
leaks
back
to thetank.
The
pump'
will thenrun to buildup thepressure,
cut out atthe top
prGt$re rnd thcn cut in again
aslhe pressure
{alls.The non'
tdurn vrlvc is fitredbetween
thepump
andthe
pressure
ritch endhass€parate
unionssothis
maybe
easily
removed
tor cleaning.
A laak
in apibssurisedpipe or lapwasherwill also
give
the
same
intermittent
runningof the
pump
until
the
leak
is
tracedandcured.
Pressure
System
The
Jabsco
Aguamaid
€lectric
Oump
draws
walerf
rom the
tankand passes
this
via
a non
relurn
valve,
press{Jrc
sn,itchar
drytank
cut
outsvritchlo asmall cylindrical
tankfromwhe
all
the
coldtapsare
supplieddirect
and
which
alsoleeds
the
hottaps
after
passing
through
thewaterheater.
Cold
feeds
are
generally
P.V.C.,hotpipes
are
of Copperand
are
lagged.
The
pressure
switch
normally
starts
thepumpwhenthe
pressure
falls
ro 20p.s.i.
andstops
it wheirthe'iressuri
rises
to 30 p.s.i.
The
pump
will however
becut out by the
dry tankcul out switch
if air
isbeingdrawninto thc system
or if atap is
operared
when
them6rer switch
in theswitch
lf thepumplaboursand
doesnotstop,
eitherthebatteries
arelow,thepressure switch
upper
limit is
set
too high, or thr
pumpimpeller
is
damaged.The
impelleris
removedby re-
leesing
thethreescrews
inlhecover
plate
atthebottomof
the
pump,
the
plate
and
impeller
willthen
fall
down.
Runnir
theimpeller
dry will rapidlydamage
it.
Wing
Tanks.
(Opii,;nal)
Additionaltanksmaybe
fittedinthebottomof thecockpit
lockers
port and
starboard.
Normallythe
starboard
tankis
emptoyed
fg-r
qgt-qL*3-Ogallons
(l36litresl and
theport tanf
for fuel,
25gallons
(l ?4litresl,
Thetanks
are
generallyfille<
through
theirown tanktop hatches
or fillerpipes
anddelive
is
controlled
by wheel
valves
arranged
asindiagram.
Thc
tanks
are
vented
viaswan
necksclose
underthesidedeck.
Careshouldbe
taken
to ensure
theoutlet
wheelvalvesarc
normally
shut.In allcases
these
wingtanks
supply
themlin
tanks.lt is
good
practice
whenopening
any
wheelvalvcto
open
completely
andthenturn back
%
turn.
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t'J
a'
:, DECKFILLER ELECTRIC
PUMP
M^IN T
COLD
SSURESWITCH
OW LTVEL
WITCH
SHOWER
IANHOLES
HOT
B^SIN EMERGENCY
HANDPUMP
PLUMBING -Section
3
ORAINS
& BILGES
Besinr,
Sink
& Shower
W.stesfrom thesink
andboth washbasins areby graviry via
plasric
hose
to wheelvalves
at theships
side.Theshower
drain
il viaan
electricJabscoWaterPuppy
pump Type 7600
wirh
tn impellerPart
No.6303
which isswitchedabove
the
wash
besinand
dirharges
into the washbasindrain.Please
ensure
, thir pump
is
not rundry andtry lo prevent.an
excessof
rand
or hair
beingdrawn
through.
A small
gauze
strainer
is
firted
in the
shower
tray.The
tray is not f
ixed
somaybe
'liftcd out roclearthe
drain
pipe.
Cockpit Dninr
Thccockpit scit drainsare
teed
into thecockpitsoledrains
which
arc
fitted ineach
corner
of thecockpit.Thesedrains
rre teed
togethereach
side
and
lead
to wheelvalves
portand
siarboard.
It isrecommended
thatthesedrainsshould
becheckedreg.
ulrrly es
thcrcmaybeeasilyblocked
by floating
dirt.
8il9e
System
The
fore
peak
and
chainlocker
drain
aft throughlimbers
to
the3pace
bythemast
step,
thisthen
drains
underthewater
,and
fuel.tanks,
under
the engine
tray,
lo thedeepest
part
ol the
bilgeunder
the
aft
cabinsole.
The aftpeak drains
forward
below
the
washbasin
and
under
ateak capping
on
thecentreline
to the
:ame
deepbilge.
I{icholson
3[
DIAGRAM
(FRESH
WATER
TANK
BREATHERS
MA}.JHOLEFITIIR
IONA
L
WING
T^NK
VA
LVE
COLD
SH BASIN
AFT CABIN
COCKPI
T
The
bilge
pump
isaHenderson
TypeMk lll T.A.
fitted
inrh,
starboard
cockpitlocker.
both suction
anddelivery
are
of
convoluted
hose
with astrum
box at thebottomof the
sucti
undertheafrcabinsole.
The discharge
wheel-vatve
is
fitted
inthestarboard
cockpit locker
just
abovethewaterline.
This
should
be
operated
until seVbral
sirokeshave
suckedair
lo prevent
anydanger
of siphoning
back.
Scupperr
Three
ruppers are fitted each
side
and
arematted
integralty
ontheinside
of thehull so
that novalves
are
required.
Anchor
Drain
Theanchorrecess
has
asmalldrain,novalve. andshould
be
kept
clear.
PLUMBING Section
4
WATER
CLOSETS
Eachtoiletcompartment
is
fitted
with
aMoray
water
closet.
The inlet
(small
diameter
pipe!
is
connected
viaaseacock
to
theW.C..
and
the
soil
pipe
(large
diameter
pipel
iriaken
lo a
outletvia
awheelvalve.
The
inletseacockhas
aleverhandle
which
must
beturned
through
180o
and
which
is
only
half
openif it is
in
line
wirhthe
pipe.

.j
.r 1:.:
Forwtrd W.C.
fhe inletseacockleveris
underthecabin
sole
to port of rhe
toilet (access
by atrap),and is
open
when
up:
to
cloqc
it,turndown
lhrough
180o.The
soil
pipe
outlet
' wheelvalve
is
lustinboard
of theW.C.casing
near
thebas€.
Aft WC. The inlet
seacocklever
is
undertheaf
t cabinsole
(access
by arrap).
and
is
open
when
down;
to closeit, turn
up
through180o.
The
soil
pipe
outletwheelvalve
isright
lorward
inside
rhelower
locker
in thetoiletcomparlment.
W.C.
Operation.
TheMoray W.C.'works
on rh; single lever
principle,
lor pumping
borhin
and
out.
First
ensure
that
both inlet
seacockand
outletwheelvalve
arebothopen.
.:
Alteruse,
openthe
small
valve
onthe
W.C.
itself,turn
anti.
clockwise.
Then
pump
until
allsoilhasbeenclearedfrom
the
bowl.
Close
rhe
small
valve
(which
willstop water
cominginto
rhe
bowl)
and
pump
toclearthe
bowlof all
water,
then
give
four
or f
ivemore
strokesto pump
air
into
thesoil
pipe
to
prsrenl
any possibility
of siphoning
back.
Close
inletseacock
and
outletwheelvalve
if leaving
the
yacht
for
any
time.Alwaysleave
smallvalve
ontheW.C.
in
rhe
closed
position,
bur do not overtighten.
Il4aintenance.
Solt absorbent
paper
should
beused
in prefer-
ence
to interleaved.
Avoidemptying
foreign
bodies
(tea
leaves,
match-sticks,
pins.
cloth,
vegetable
peelings.
Tampax,
etc.)
downthe
bowl.
Bleach
type
disinfectants
must
notbe
allowed
to remain
in
thebowl
foranylengthy
period.
Refer
roderailed
instructions
before
making
adjustments
orrepairs.
ELECTRIC
SHOWER
DRAIN
PUMP
SALOON
{E
ELVALVE
EASIN
w.c
HEETVALVE
SEACOCK
DR IN
SINK
Nicholson
38
DIAGRAM
(BILGES,
DRAINS,
TOILETSI
INTEGRAL
MOULOED
SCUPPERS
P O
S
AFTCAEIN
WHEELVALVES
FOR
COCKPIT
oRArNs
STRUMSOX
EASIN
VALVE
/ER
,-|lrurFtvAl vF t
SEACOCX

,"J
PLUMBING .Scction
6
GAS SYSTEM
Either
Calor
Gas
orCamping
Gazmaybeuseclas
longasthe
correcl
regulator
is
fitted.
Onlyone
bottleisconnecled
at
one
lime,t
thesupplyis
tccd
to lhc waterhealcr
andcooker.
The
piping
is
of reinforced
flexibleP.V.C.
When
changingbottles
please
check
rhatlhe washerbetween
regulatorrnd bottle isingood
condition.
Pleasenote
the
thread
is
left hand.
Screwdciwntightly.Overtighrening
will
squserethe
washer
out of shape.
IMPORTANT .
Turnof f gas
at botrle when ever
possible
and
regularly
check
forleaks
bysnif
fing
under
galley
in
vicinityof bottles.
ll turning
of{ thebottlethewat,er
heater
muslalso
beturned
off.
Remember
that Sutane
gas
isconsiderably
heavier
thanairand
will flow like
water,andcan
be_baile4orrl
with abucketor even
byusing
rhebilge
pump.
A Tannoy
Snifetrd
gas
detector
may
be
fitted or amorerudimentary
methodis to takeasampleol
bilgeairin atin and
dropamatchinto h on 9-eD
The
cooker
istheFlavel8500
with a
lixing
latch
and
gimbals.
The
wholecookermaybe
lifredout of lhese
gimbals
for
cleaningor servicing. The
gas
laps
arespring
loadedandmust
be
pushed
before
turning.
A clip isfitted to retainthegrill
pan.
The
ovenis
not lhermostatically
controlled.
Seealso
cooker
leaflers.
WrterHcaler
This
istheVaillant
Type
A060.6G8
andis mounrcd
ovcr
thesinkand
exhausts
throughthe
deckhead.
The
ventwill
becomeveryhot so
do not leave
anything
near
lhisondeck.
Tooperate turn on the gas
bottle
and
thenturn heatcr
knobfrom '0' to'l ' and
light
pilor
jerrhroughholc
in lront
of heater.
The
pilot should
be
allowed
lo w.rm upthc
binmetalstripwhich
cuts
off the
gas
if rhe
fbme gdcs
o.rt.
andthentheknob..turned
to position'll'.
Themain
gas
jets
will not ignite
withoutaftowof wrtcr Jo
thG
water
pump
must
be
onandworking.
A water
shut
off vrlvc
isfitted on theinlet
atthe back
of thehearer
:o thir mty
be
isolated
if required.
Now lurn onahot tap
andtheherter
should
ignite.
Water
temperaturc
is
rcgulatcd
by thcsrnrll
knobbelow
the
gas
controlknob.
Turning
it anti.clockwisc
will leave
the
gas
supply
at the
samelevel
butrestrictslhc
flow of water
and
thus
makesit hotter.
All hot pipcs
rre
lagged.
I{icholson
38
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
- Secrion1
HULL
Formaintenanceof theG.R.P.
see
Halmatic
pamphlet.
The
hull,iscolour
pigmented
to justbelow
the
waterline
and
is
mouldedclebrbelowthat.Bothwaterlineand'bootop
line
arc
moulded
onandif aseparate
bootopcolourisarranged
this
is
painted
betweenthese
two lines.
Thestandardanti-foulingisInternational
HardRacing
Copper
Red
and
needsabout
%
gallon
10eachcoat.
Care
must
betakenNOT TOPAINT echo sounder
trans-
ducer
heads,
radio
telephone
earthing
plates
or sacrificial
zinc
anodes.
lf anydifferent
anti.loulinghasbeenused
it is
necessary
thatthepaint
manufacturersbeconsulted.
DO NOTUSE'FLASH'FON CLEANING
ANY GTASS
FIERE WORK.
Exterior
TcakWork
This
is
normallyvarnished
wirh EPIFANcpoxybasedvarnidr.
Other
varnishes
other
thantwo pack Polyurethrnc
mry bc
applied
overthjs but for bestresultsEpifanisrccommendcd
andis
available
from C& N Ltd.
lf theexteriorwork is
oiledthis
should
becoated
regrlarly
with Linseed
oil.