Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 2019 Owner's Manual page 8

Sailing
STARTING THE ENGINES (NEXT)
Common maneuvers to different engines:
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Clutch, position the lever 1/2 forward.
Start by pressing the START button and let the engines run for 5 min at 1000 rpm (reduced speed) to
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warm up the engines.
N : Neutral position
F : Forward
R : Reverse
T : Acceleration
1 : Lever
2 : Clutching
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Check that the cooling system is coming out of the exhaust.
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WARNING
V Never activate the motor starter more than ten seconds to start up the
engines as water may get into the exhaust and damage the engines.
Before starting a sails navigation, consult the engine supplier's manual.
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V Ensure that the ventilation openings are clear.
V When navigating, the lever must be in neutral position (N)
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SAILING
Sail reduction table according to apparent wind
close reaching
MAXIMUM SAIL
AREA
MAINSAIL 1 REEF
GENOA 2/3
MAINSAIL 2 REEF
GENOA 1/2
Using the asymmetrical spinnaker or the genaker (optional):
The asymmetrical spinnaker and the genaker are sails that are designed to be used in
downwind and apparent wind blow 15 knots.
They must be stored:
- In apparent winds, over 15 knots
- When docked
- When anchored
- When not used whilst sailing
Beating and Tailwind and
broad reaching
MAINSAIL 3 REEF
0 – 18 knots 0 – 15 knots
GENOA 1/3
MAINSAIL 3 REEF
18 – 25 knots 15 -20 knots
GENOA 1/5
MAINSAIL DOWN
25 – 30 knots 20 – 25 knots
GENOA 1/10
WARNING
Never attach on the front points but on the bowsprit.
Beating and Tailwind and
close reaching broad reaching
30 – 35 knots 25 – 30 knots
35 – 40 knots 30 – 35 knots
> 40 knots > 35 knots
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