Grand Soleil 43 User manual

Owner's Manual
Grand Soleil 43

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ALLYOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT THE
GRAND SOLEIL 43'
Project classification
A
SEAFARER: vessel designed to cover long range distances,
during wich the sea state can reach force 8 or more (Beaufort
Scale) with wawes height exceeding 4 m. Vessel widely self-
sufficient.
Hull Identification Number
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EACH COMPONENT
PROGETTO GRAFICO - CANTIERI MEDITERRANEI/MAURIZIO STELLA - ANCONA

Grand Soleil 43
Owner's Manual
Introduction
The following manual has been conceived to help you using your boat safely
and pleasantly. It contains details about construction, systems, equipment on
boardandmanyothertipsandinformationaboutpracticaluseandmaintenance.
We invite you to read it carefully to achieve the necessary
familiarity before sailing your boat.
Ifthisisyourfirstboatorifyouarenotfamiliarwiththistypeofcraft,foryour
safety and pleasure make sure to have gained enough experience before you
handle the boat. Your local dealer rather than your yacht club or national
association will be glad to show you a nautical school or an expert instructor.
ALWAYS KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A DRYAND SAFE PLACE AND
HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER IN CASE YOU SELL THE
BOAT

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GRANDSOLEIL 43’
Summary
FOREWORD Introduction ................................................................................. vii
How to consult this manual, ix- Explanation of Terms, x- Reference
Symbols, x.
Notes regarding Environmental pollution, waste materi-
als, Main accident-prevention rules and Fire hazard ... xi
Environmental pollution and waste materials, xi - Main accidents-
preventionrules, xii-Safety atsea xii-Suggestions, xiv- Firehazard,xv
- Fire-fighting equipment: standar location, xvii
CHAPTER 1Technical data ............................................................................. 1.1
Specifications, 1- Certification, 1- Sail plans, 1
CHAPTER 2Anchor Windlass ........................................................................ 2.1
Instructions, 1 - Recommendations, 1 - Maintenance, 2
CHAPTER 3Auto pilot (Opt) ............................................................................ 3.1
Recommendations and Precautions, 1 - Maintenance and Instructions, 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, Maintenance of Surfaces ... 6.1
Deck and Top Sides, 1 - Small Repairs to the Deck and Top Sides, 1 - Teak
Deck (Opt), 2 - Hull below Waterline, 2 - Interiors, 3 - Stainless Steel, 3
- Maintenance, 3
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, 9
CHAPTER 8Engine: System and Mechanics ............................................. 8.1
Fuel System and Tank, 1 -Recommendations and precautions,2 - Mainte-
nance,2-EngineWaterCoolingSystem,2 -Maintenance,3-EnginePanel,
ControlLeverandEngineCut-Offpushbutton,3 - Instructions,4-Engine
start-up,4-Instructionsforenginestart-up,4-Running-in,5- Engineshut-
down, 5 -General Recommendations and Precautions for Using the
Engine, 6 - Gear box, 6 -S Drive rubber gasket, 6 -Exhaust, 7 -Access
to engine, 7 -Ventilation of engine compartment, 8 -Precautions, 8

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CHAPTER 9Galvanic protection ................................................................... 9.1
PropellerShaft,1-Mainengine,1-WaterHeater,1-Generalrecommen-
dations, 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
IdentificationofDeckandFittings,1-FunctionsoftheDeckFitting,1-General
Maintenance, 1 - Deck Hardware an Fittings: diagram, 2- Running
riggings, 3- Regular maintenance, 3 - tables, 4
CHAPTER 12 Hatches and Portholes .............................................................. 12.1
Recommendations and Precautions, 1 - Maintenance, 2
CHAPTER 13 Haulage .......................................................................................... 13.1
Lifting, 1- Lifting slings position, 2
CHAPTER 14 Mast ................................................................................................. 14.1
Stays,1 -General guidelines for masttuning,1 - Tuning, 2- Recommenda-
tions for the tuning of the Babystay and the Inner Forestay, 3 - Backstay, 3
- Shrouds, 3- Tuning the shrouds, 3 - Recommendations for the tuning of
the standing rigging, 4 - Mast recommendations and periodic checks, 5
-Mast maintenance,5 - Recommendationsforthe steppingand unstep-
ping of the mast, 6- Halyard Exits on 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
Frigomatic Appliance, 1 -Precautionary notices, 1 -Frigoboat Appli-
ance (Opt), 2 -Other installation components, 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 - Summary Diagram ..................... 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 waste water drainage installation, 1 - Maintenance, 2 - Sinks
drainage, 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 -Foot pump fresh water system (Opt), 3 -Sea water
system to galley sink (Opt), 4 -Cautions and general precautions, 4 -
Maintenance, 5-Fresh water system: location of the principal compo-
nents, 6 -Water system flow chart, 6 -Fresh water manifolds diagrams,
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
The present manual has been conceived by Cantiere del
Pardo, to provide the user of the Grand Soleil 43' with useful
information on the on board systems of the yacht and to allow our
customers to utilize the 43' to its full potential in the greatest safety.
This manual, obviously, can not replace the fundamental
knowledge, experience and seamanship required to sail a yacht in
the same class as the Grand Soleil 43'. The user of such a yacht
should have acquired through direct experience or through the
hiringofaprofessionalcrewthenecessaryskilltosafelyoperatethe
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: they will allow himto take full
advantage of the yacht’s performance in the greatest safety.
The Grand Soleil 43' is the result of a great effort by the
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
manufacturers manuals and booklets of the various components
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.
Ownersmustalwaysconsultthismanualbeforeundertaking
any work which is not routine maintenance.

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TheGrand Soleil 43',as delivered, isstructurally 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.
Il Cantiere del Pardo

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How to Consult This Manual
This manual contains the information, drawings and detailed
diagramsontheuseandmaintenanceoftheyacht,itsequipmentand
accessories.
The chapters have been listed in alphabetical order for easy
reference. Es:
Mast
The subjects in each chapter are presented as follows:
Shrouds
and analysed in the following order:
- description
- instructions on use
- recommendations and precautions
- maintenance
Wherever necessary, reference is made in the text to specific
diagrams and/or drawings.

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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” and "port" by
"left".
Whentheterms“open”or“closed”refertoanexhaustvalve,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
Opt.
◊
Danger This symbol calls attention to an intrinsic danger which
could retail major risk of death or serious injury if the
appropriate safety measures are not followed.
Warning Thissymbolcallsattentiontoariskofinjuryorevendeath
if certain safety precautions will not be followed.
Attention Thissymbolcalls attentiontorecommended safetymeas-
ures in case of dangerous practices and uses that may
cause damage to the boat or personal injury.
Attention This symbol calls attention to possible environmental
pollution.
Maintenance calls attention to the maintenance procedure and needs
concerning the matter.
Use This symbol calls attention to the specific use and needs
of the subject.
Callsattention tothe variouspartsof thedescription ofan
item.