Cantiere Del Pardo Grand Soleil 40 User manual

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Grand Soleil 40
Owner’s Manual 2002

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE
GRAND SOLEIL 40
Project Classification
A
IN OPEN SEA: Yacht designed to cover long distances, during which the sea may reach force 8 or
more (Beaufort Scale) with waves’ height exceeding 4 metres. Yacht widely self-sufficient.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAITENANCE OF THE SINGLE PARTS
The copyrights of this Owner’s Manual belong to Cantiere del Pardo S.r.L. All rights are reserved. According to the laws on
copyrights, this manual may not be copied, either completely or partially, without prior authorization of Cantiere del Pardo S.r.L.. No
copies may be made for third parties, regardless of whether these are sold or not, but the entire purchased material may be sold, given
as a gift or leased to third parties. According to the laws’ provisions, the copyrights include the translation in other languages or
layout.
©Cantiere del Pardo, 2001 - Via F.lli Lumière, 34 - 47100 Forlì (Italy)
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Grand Soleil 40
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
This manual has been conceived with the aim to provide the owner to use his yacht safely and with
great satisfaction. It contains all the information about the boat, the on-board installed systems, the
equipment and other instruction for the practical use and general maintenance.
We recommend you to read it carefully in all its parts to
achieve familiarity with your yacht before using it.
If you own a yacht for the first time or you have changed of model which is not familiar to you, for
your safety and fulfilment, please be sure you have attained the main manoeuvring and use
experience before taking over the command of the yacht.
Your dealer or the Italian Sail Federation will be glad to signal you a local nautical school or a
qualified instructor.
Please save this manual with care in a safe place and consign it to the new owner whether you
decide to sell your yacht.

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CONTENTS
Preface…..…………………………………………………………………..……… 7
How to consult the manual 8 - Glossary of terms 9 –Symbols references 9
Notes on environmental pollution and accident’s prevention ……….…..…….. 10
Environmental pollution and waste material 10 - Main accident’s prevention 11 – Advices 11
Main fire-proof rules 12
Technical data..……………………………………………………………………. 13
Specifications 13 - Sail area 13
Haulage and Launch…………...…………………………………………………. 14
Lifting with beam 14 –Sling’s position for lifting 15
Mast.... ………………………………………………………………………………16
Transversal supporting 16 –Longitudinal supporting 16 –General guidelines on standing rigging
adjustment 16 –Backstay: warnings and instructions 17 –Shroud’s adjustment 17 – Advices on
shrouds’ adjustment 17 – Mast periodical check and warning 18 –Mast Maintenance 19 –Caution
on mast stepping and unstepping19 –Scheme of halyards’ exit on the mast 20
Anti-corrosion anodes..…………………………………………………………… 21
S Drive step 21 –Engine 21 –Water heater 21 –Grounding plates 21 –General Caution 21
Yacht’s trim…...……....…………………………………………………………… 22
Hardware equipment and deck fitting...…………………………………………. 23
Deck fittings identification 23 –General caution 23 - Maintenance 23 –Deck fittings and hardware
disposition 24 –Running rigging (halyard, sheet, etc.) 24 –Warning and precaution 25 –Running
rigging tables 26 –Running rigging scheme 27
Useful tools on-board……………………………………………………………… 28
Genoa furling system...……………………………………………………………. 29
Instructions 19 –Maintenance 19 –Furling system scheme 30
Hatches and portholes…………………………………...……………………….. 31
Warning and caution 31 –Maintenance 32
Water heater………………………………………………………………………. 33
Instructions 33 –Caution and maintenance 34
Battery charger ………………………………………..………………………….. 35
Instructions 35 –Warning and caution 35

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Propeller…………………………………………………………………………… 37
Folding blades propeller instructions 37 –Caution 37 –Maintenance 37
Refrigerating system………………………………………………………………. 38
Refrigerator 38 –Caution 38 –Maintenance 39 –Components position scheme 40
Electrical system ………………………………………………………………. 41
12 Vdc network 41 –Caution on 12 Vdc network 41 –220 Vac network 42 –Caution on 220 Vac
network 43 –Magneto-thermal switches 43 –Warning on magneto-thermal switches 44 –
Instructions 44 –12 Vdc control panel 45 –220 Vac control panel 48 –Control panel dismantling
48 –12 Vdc e 220 Vac sockets 48 –Level indicators 49 –Sockets and other components position
49
Gas propane system……………………………………………………………….. 50
Instructions 50 –Warning 50 –Maintenance and periodical checks 51 - Gas leaks 51 –Gas
container replacement 52 –Gas system scheme 52
Water system...…………………………………………………………………….. 53
Tank 53 –Tank inspection 53 –Tank filling warning 53 –Pressurized cold and hot fresh water
system 54 –Instructions 54 –Fresh water emergency system in the galley 55 –Sea water system in
the galley 55 –Warning and caution 55 –Maintenance 55 –Water system panel control 56 - Water
system components position 57
Drain system for shower and sinks……………………………………………… 58
Drain system in the shower 58 –Maintenance 59 –Sinks and wash-basin drainage 59 –Warning 60
External drainage system………………………..……………………………….. 60
Cockpit 60 –Anchor forepeak 60 –Warning and caution 60
Winter season……………………………………………………………………… 61
Steel and brass equipment 61 –Aeration 61 –Life raft 61 –Batteries 61 –Halyards, sheet and ropes
in general 61 –Fire extinguishers 62 –Gas 62 –Water system 62 –Electrical plant 62 –Interiors
63 –Engine 63 –Hatches and portholes 64 –Bottom 64 –Bilge pumps 64 –Hull 64 –Bilge 65 –
Fuel tank 65 –Electronic instruments 65 –Hoods 65 –Valves, clips, seacocks 65 –Sails 66 –W.C.
66 –Advices for a safe winter mooring 66
Engine: System and mechanics ………………………………………………….. 68
Fuel system, fuel tank 68 –Warning on fuel system 68 –Fuel system maintenance 69 –Engine
water cooling system 69 –Maintenance 70 –Engine panel, control lever e engine stop 70 –
Instructions 71 –Engine starting 71 –Engine starting instructions 72 –Running-in 72 –Engine stop
73 –Warning and general caution on engine use 73 –Reversing Gear 74 –S-Drive rubber gasket 74
–Silencer 74 –Access to engine 74 –Engine room ventilation 75 –Warning on engine room
ventilation 75
Auto Pilot ………………………………………………………………………… 76
Warning and caution 76 –Instructions and maintenance 76

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Bilge Pump ………………………………………………………………………... 77
Manual bilge pump 77 –Electrical bilge pump 77 –Warning 77 –Maintenance 77 –Bilge pump
position 78
Windlass….. ………………………………………………………………………. 79
Instructions 79 –Warning 79 –Maintenance 80 –Anchor 80
Security……………………….. …………………………………………………... 81
Security rules 81 –Individual and collective safety means 81 –Life raft 82 –Boarding ladder 82
Navigational on-board instrument……………………………………………….. 83
Compass 83 –Electronic instruments supply 83 –Echo sounder 83 –Log transducer 83 –Mast
head unity, Aerial 84
Reefs ……..………………………………………………………………………... 85
Instructions 85 –Taking in a reef 86 –Taking off a reef 86 –Warning and advises 87
Rudder and Steering wheel ……………………………………………………… 88
Rudder, self-aligning bearings and bearings 88 –Steering wheel instruments 88/89 –Cables
recommendations 88 –Steering wheel maintenance 89 –Emergency tiller 89
Sails...………………………………………………………………………………. 90
Warning 90 –Maintenance 91
Painting –Surfaces maintenance……………...…………………………..………92
Topsides 92 –Bottom Repairs 93 –Teak deck 93 –Bottom 93 –Interiors 94 –Stainless steel 94
Maintenance 94
Winches…………………………………………………………………………… 95
Maintenance 95
Toilet……………………………………………………………………………….. 96
Toilet 96 –Instructions for toilet use 96 –Warning and caution 96 –Toilet valves scheme 97

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Preface
This manual has been conceived by Cantiere del Pardo to provide the user of the
Grand Soleil 40 with an instrument that allow to have a deep knowledge of the yacht for
better appreciate its quality and attain its technical power.
This manual cannot obviously replace the fundamental knowledge, experience and
seamanship required to sail a yacht and maintain in full working order a yacht of the same
class as the Grand Soleil 40.
The user of such a yacht should have acquired, through direct experience the
necessary skill, which cannot be either substituted or completed by a manual.
We strongly recommend the user to read carefully the information 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 full safety.
The Grand Soleil 40’ is the result of a great effort made by Cantiere del Pardo to
build an extremely comfortable and pleasant boat, adopting high quality materials,
components and systems, considered the most qualified, which together are the result of a
very innovative product.
In addition to all the technical data provided by this owner’s manual we recommend
a careful reading of all the attached Manufacturers’ manuals and booklets about the various
components installed on the yacht.
Owners must always consult these manuals before undertaking any work which is not
routine maintenance.
In order to be complete, the present manual includes and shows all equipment which
can be installed on board of the Grand Soleil 40’. Please refer to the standard equipment list
and the option list to identify which ones are optional.
Cantiere del Pardo reserves the right to modify the type and position of any
equipment and accessories entirely at its discretion.
We recommend to the user to verify always what is reported in this manual before
carrying out any intervention which is not contemplate within the usual yacht’s
maintenance.
The Grand Soleil 40’, as delivered, is structurally adequate for peoples and things’
safety All modifications must be carefully studied and calculated by professionals in order
to maintain the structural integrity and stability of the yacht as designed.
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How to consult the manual
This manual contains all the information, drawings and detailed schemes that regard not
only the yacht’s knowledge use and maintenance, but also its equipments and accessories.
Mast
The subjects included in each chapter are presented as in the following layout :
Transversal supporting
The subjects are analysed as follows:
-description,
-instruction for use,
-warnings and cautions,
-maintenance.
Where necessary, for a better clarity, references to schemes and drawings are made specific.

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Glossary of terms
Starboard –Port (left) The following terms ”Starboard” or “port (left)” refer to the
direction from which we look at the boat that is from stern to bow.
Whether is made reference to another direction, the term starboard is
replaced by “right”
Close - Open The following terms “Closed” or “Opened”, refer to the 90°control
closing valves, to the position of open/close handle:
•when the lever is parallel to the valve itself and to the pipes, the
valve is opened;
•when the lever is transversal to the valve itself and to the pipes,
the valve is closed
Symbols references
Danger
Indicates the possible presence of a grave risk that should cause a
high death, accident or injure possibilities, whether the main
precautions are not taken into consideration in relation to the type
of danger recalled by the signals.
Warning
Indicates the presence of a risk that should cause accident or death
if not adopted the appropriate precautions.
Attention
Indicates a recall to the use safety actions or it recalls the attention
to unsafely manners that may cause personal injures or damages to
the boat or to the crew.
Attention
Recalls the attention to the waste of dangerous substances in the
environment.
Maintenance
Recalls the attention to the necessity to take precautions or observe
safety rules.
Use
Recalls the attention to the necessity to adopt maintenance rules on
a particular dealing subject.

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Notes on environmental pollution and accident’s prevention.
The following brief summary of the current E.C. rules about environmental pollution, waste
materials and accident’s prevention rules is valid only if the boat is used exclusively for private use
without crew officially employed on board.
These rules derive from the International Convention for the Human Life Safety at sea
issued in London on the 1st of February 1974 and following revisions and modifications.
Environmental pollution and waste material
The environmental pollution is divided into three main categories:
Water
Air
Soil
•Oil-free and black waters (those containing only human organic wastes) can be
discharged in open sea. Within coastal area they should be kept in specific tanks and then
discharged in open sea or through adequate fixed emptying system available on the quay or
by draining sewage trucks.
•The regulations concerning the air pollution produced by a boat can are basically limited
to the prohibition of using sprays containing C.F.C. gas and the limitation of external noises
that, at a distance of 5mt. from the perimeter of the boat, should not exceed 65 dB (a)
(decibel) from 6 to 22 hours and 55 dB (a) from 22 to 6 hours.
The ground pollution concerns the solid wastes unloaded on land.
The E.C. normative law n. 91/689 concerning the pleasure craft provides as
follows:
It is forbidden to discharge at sea non-biodegradable product both foodstuffs and
commercial products.
Within coastal area the normal wastes are considered as urban wastes and therefore can be
closed into hermetic plastic bags and then placed into trash bins.
The special wastes must be placed into special containers or, if not available, consigned to
the local collectors in conformity with the rules emanate from the local harbour-master’s
office. These special wastes are :
•Oily waters or mixtures (such as bilge water);
•Black and/or white waters from W.C. or sinks;
•Oils (fuels, additives and lubricants);
•Chemical products labelled as “toxic/noxious”(battery acid, paints, thinners, including
their containers);
•Spray products containing CFC gas
•Exhausted batteries in general
•Expired flares
•Expired medicines
•Materials containing lead or asbestos
•etc.