Cantiere Del Pardo Grand Soleil 46.3' User manual

Grand Soleil 46.3'
Owner's Manual

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PROGETTO GRAFICO - EDIZIONI ANTIERI MEDITERRANEI/MAURIZIO STELLA - ANCONA
ALLYOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT THE
GRAND SOLEIL 46.3
Project classification
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.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The following manual has been conceived to help you using your boat safely and pleasantly. It contains details about
construction, systems, equipment on board and many other tips and information about practical use and maintenance.
We invite you to read it carefully to achieve the necessary familiarity before sailing your boat.
Ifthis is yourfirst boat orif youare not familiarwith this typeof craft,for your safetyand pleasure makesure
to have gained enough experience before you handle the boat. Your local dealer rather than your yacht club
or national association will be glad to show you a nautical school or an expert instructor.
ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A DRY AND SAFE PLACE AND
HANDITINTOTHENEWOWNERINCASEYOU SELLTHE BOAT

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GRANDSOLEIL 46.3’
Summary
FOREWORD Introduction ................................................................................. vi
Howtoconsultthismanual,viii-ExplanationofTerms,ix-Reference
Symbols, ix.
Notes regarding Enviromental pollution, waste materi-
als and Main accident-prevetion rules ................................ x
Enviromental pollution and waste materials, x - Main accidents-
prevention rules, xi - Suggestions, xi
CHAPTER 1Technical data ............................................................................. 1.1
Specifications, 1- Sail plan- standard mast, 1
CHAPTER 2Anchor Windlass ........................................................................ 2.1
Instructions, 1 - Recommendations, 1 - Maintenance and instructions, 2
CHAPTER 3Auto pilot (Opt) ........................................................................... 3.1
Recommendations and Precautions, 1 - Istruzioni e manutenzione, 2
CHAPTER 4Battery Charger (Opt).................................................................. 4.1
Instructions, 1 - Caution, 1 - Diagram, 2
CHAPTER 5Bilge Pumps .................................................................................. 5.1
Manual Bilge Pump, 1 -Electric Bilge Pumps,1 -Recommendations, 1
- Maintenance, 2 -Bilge pumps: Location of the components, 3
CHAPTER 6Brightworks, Paint-Finish, Maintenace 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
CHAPTER 7Electrical System ........................................................................ 7.1
12 Vdc network, 1 -Recommendations for 12 Vdc network, 1 -12 Vdc
network: the batteries, 2 -12Vdc sockets, 3 -Fuses, 3 -Magneto
thermical switches, 4 -Precautions, 4 - Opening the electric panels, 4
- Instructions, 4 -12 Vdc Control Panel, 5 - Switches group: SERVICES,
6 - PUMPS, 6 - RUNNING LIGHTS, 7 - INSTRUMENTS, 7 - 220 Vac network,
8-Cautions,8-220VacElectricalpanel,9-220Vacsockets,9-Water
tank gauge, 9 -Fuel tank gauge, 10
CHAPTER 8Engine: System and Mechanics ............................................. 8.1
FuelSystemandTank,1-Recommendationsandprecautions,2 -Maintenance,
2 -Engine Water Cooling System, 2 - Maintenance, 3 -Engine Panel,
ControlLeverandEngineCut-Offpushbutton,3 - Instructions,4-Engine
starting,4-Instructionsforenginestarting,4 - Running-in,5- Engineshut-
down, 6 -General Recommendations and Precautions for Usung the
Engine, 6 - Gear box, 6 -S Drive rubber gasket, 6 -Exhaust, 7 -Access
to engine, 7 -Ventilation of engine compartment, 8 -Precautions, 8 -
Engine bilge, 8

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CHAPTER 9Galvanic protection ................................................................... 9.1
Propeller Shaft, 1- Main engine, 1- Water Heater, 1- General
recommendations, 1
CHAPTER 10 Genoa furler ................................................................................. 10.1
Instructions, 1 - Maintenance, 1 - Genoa furling system: diagram, 2
CHAPTER 11 Hardware: Deck hardware and fittings ............................. 11.1
Identification of Deck Fittings, 1 - Functions of the Deck Fitting, 1 - General
Maintenance, 1 - Deck Hardware an Fittings: diagram, 2- Standard Mast:
Running riggings tables, 4
CHAPTER 12 Hatches and Portholes .............................................................. 12.1
Recommendations and Precautions, 1 - Maintenance, 2
CHAPTER 13 Haulout .......................................................................................... 13.1
Lifting, 1- Lifting slings position, 2
CHAPTER 14 Mast ................................................................................................. 14.1
Stays, 1 - General guidelines for mast tuning, 1 - Babystay and running
backstay, 2 - Tuning, 2 - Recommendations for the tuning the Babystay and
the Inner 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 and unstepping of the mast, 6- Halyard Exitson
the Mast: diagram, 7
CHAPTER 15 Navigational Instruments ........................................................ 15.1
Compass, 1 -Instruments Electrical Supply, 1 -Depth Sounder Transducer
(Opt), 1 -Log Transducer (Opt), 1 -Mast Head Units and Aerials, 2
CHAPTER 16 Propane gas system .................................................................... 16.1
Stove Lighting Instructions, 1 - Cautions, 1 - Maintenance and periodical
checks, 2 -Propane smell, 2 -Changing a propane tank, 3 -Propane gas
system: diagram, 3
CHAPTER 17 Propeller ........................................................................................ 17.1
Recommendations, 1 - Maintenance, 1
CHAPTER 18 Reefs ................................................................................................ 18.1
Instructions, 1 -Taking in a reef, 2 -Letting out a reef, 2 -Warning
notices and advice, 3
CHAPTER 19 Refrigeration system ................................................................. 19.1
FrigomaticAppliance,1-Precautionarynotices,1-FrigoboatAppliance
(Opt),2-Otherinstallationcomponents,2-Maintenance,2-Refrigerator
system: diagram, 3

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CHAPTER 20 Rudder ........................................................................................... 20.1
Bushings and Bearings, 1 - Steering Gear Elements and Cables, 1 -
Precautions , 2 - Maintenance, 2 - Access to Steering Gear Elements, 2-
Instruction for Installing the Emergency tiller, 3
CHAPTER 21 Sails ................................................................................................. 21.1
Warning notices, 1 - Maintenance, 1
CHAPTER 22 Sea Cocks and Drains - Summing up .................................. 22.1
CHAPTER 23 Toilets .............................................................................................. 23.1
Instructions for the use of the marine toilets, 1 - Cautions, 1
CHAPTER 24 Tools to carry on board ............................................................ 24.1
CHAPTER 25 Waste water drainage from shower and sinks ................. 25.1
Shower wasre water drainage installation, 1 - Maintenance, 2 - Sinks
drainace, 2 - Warning notices, 2
CHAPTER 26 Water Heater ............................................................................... 26.1
Instructions, 1 - Maintenance and Precautions, 2
CHAPTER 27 Water System ............................................................................... 27.1
Tanks,1 -Tankinspection,2-Fillinginstructions,2-Pressurewatersystem,
2 -Instructions, 3 -Fuot pump fresh water system (Opt), 3 -Sea water
system to galley sink (Opt), 4 -Cautions and general precautions, 4 -
Maintenance,5-Freshwatersystem:locationoftheprincipalcomponents,
6-Watersystemflowchart,6-Freshwatermanifoldsdiagrams,7-Bilge
selectors diagrams, 7
CHAPTER 28 Winches .......................................................................................... 28.1
Cautions, 1 - Maintenance, 1
CHAPTER 29 Wintering ...................................................................................... 29.1
Batteries, 1 - Bilge, 1 - Bilge pumps, 1 - Canvas, 2 - Deck fittings, 2
- Electronic instruments, 2 - Engine, 2 - Fire extinguishers, 3 - Fuel
tank, 3 - Hatches, 3 - Hull bottom, 3 - Hull topsides, 4 - Interiors, 4 -
Propane gas, 4 - Running rigging, sheets and ropes, 4 - Sails, 5 -
Seacocksandhoseclamps,5 -Waterworks,5 -W.C.,5 -Tipsforasafe
winter mooring, 6
CHAPTER 30 Yacht's trim .................................................................................. 30.1

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FOREWORD
Introduction
Thepresent manualhas beenconceived byCantiere del Pardo,
to provide the user of the Grand Soleil 46.3' with useful information on
the on board systems of the yacht and to allow our customers to utilize
the 46.3' to it’s full potential in the greatest safety.
This manual, obviously, can not replace the fundamental
knowledge, experience and seamanship required to sail a yacht in
thesameclassastheGrandSoleil46.3'.Theuserofsuchayachtwill
have acquired through direct experience or through the hiring of a
professional crew the necessary skills to safely operate the vessel
which can not be provided by a manual.
We strongly recommend the user to read carefully the
information provided and follow all the recommendations that the
Builderhas included in this booklet: theywill allow him to take full
advantage of the yacht’s performance in the greatest safety.
The Grand Soleil 46.3' is the result of a great effort by the
CantieredelPardotobuildanextremelycomfortableandsafeyacht
utilizing the best materials, components and systems available,
integrating them to create a very innovative yacht.
In addition to reading all the technical data provided in this
owner’s manual we recommend a careful reading of all the manu-
facturersmanuals and booklets of the variouscomponents installed
on the yacht. Reference must be made to these for all maintenance
and use of the equipment.
Cantiere del Pardo reserves the right to modify the type and
position of any equipment and accessories entirely at its discretion.
Owners must always consult this manual before undertak-
ing any work which is not routine maintenance.

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The Grand Soleil 46.3', as delivered, is structurally sound
and in proper trim.All modifications must be carefully studied and
calculated by professionals in order to maintain the structural
integrity and stability of the yacht as designed.
The Cantiere del Pardo congratulates you on your choice!
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any explanations you may
require.
Cantiere del Pardo

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How to Consult This Manual
This manual contains the information, drawings and detailed
diagrams on the use and maintenance of the yacht, 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 order:
- description
- instructions on use
- recommendations and precautions
- maintenance
Wherever necessary, reference is made in the text to specific
diagrams and/or drawings.

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Port-Starboard
Open-Closed
Explanations of Terms
The terms “Starboard” or “Port Side” always refer to the direction
from stern to bow. When specific reference is made to another
direction, the term starboard is replaced by “right”.
When the terms open or closed refer to an exhaust valve, seacock or
valve, they indicate the position of the control lever or handle:
• when the lever is parallel to the pipes 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 callsattentionto precautions,securityprocedures
or general warnings.
calls attention to possible electrical shocks.
calls attention to possible fire hazards.
calls attention to possible environmental pollu-
tion
Maintenance calls attention to the maintenance procedure and
needs of the subject.
Use calls attention to the specific use and needs of the
subject.
Calls attention to the various parts of the description of a voice
Opt.
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Notes regarding Environmental pollution, waste
materials and Main accident-prevention rules
The following brief summary of the current E.E.C. rules about
envioremental pollution, waste materials and accident-prvention
rules is valid only if the boat is used exclusively for private use and
without crew officially employed on board.
These rules derive from the International Convenction for the
SafetyofHumanlifeatseaissuedin Londonon February 1st1974
and following revisions and modifications.
Environmental pollution and waste materials
The environmental pollution is divided in three categories:
◊Waters
◊Air
◊Ground
• Oil free and black waters (that means those containing only
human organic wastes) may be discharged in open sea. Within
coastal waters they should be kept in specific tanks and than
discharged at open sea or through adequate systems available on
the quay or by mean of sewage draining trucks.
• The regulations concerning the air pollution that a boat can
produce are basically limited to the prohibition of using sprays
containingC.F.C. gasand tothe limitationof externalnoises that,
at a distance of 5 mt. from the boundary of the vessel, should not
exceed 65 dB(a) (decibel) from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 55 dB(a)
from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Thegroundpollutionconcernsthesolidwastesunloadedonland.
In other words the EEC normative law n. 91/689 concerning the
recreational boats provide as follows:
• Itisforbittentodischargeatseaany“not-biodegradableproduct”
both foodstuff than commercial products.
• Within coastal waters the normal wastes are consider as urban
wastesandtherefore can be closed into hermetic plastic bags and
than placed into trash bins.
• The special wastes must be placed in special containers or, if not
available, handed to the local collectors in charged by the port
authority. Are considered as such the following products: