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  • Page 1 Grand Soleil 43 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GRAND SOLEIL 43' Project classification 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.
  • Page 3 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 board and many other tips and information about practical use and maintenance.
  • Page 4 Grand Soleil 43' 43’ Summary Introduction ................. F O R E W O R D 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...
  • Page 5 Grand Soleil 43' 9 Galvanic protection ..............C H A P T E R Propeller Shaft, 1 - Main engine, 1 - Water Heater, 1 - General recommen- dations, 1 10 Genoa furler 10.1 ................. C H A P T E R...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Grand Soleil 43' 20 Rudder 20.1 ................... C H A P T E R Bushings and Bearings, 1 - Steering Gear Elements and Cables, 1 - - Access to Steering Gear Elements, 2- Precautions , 2 Maintenance, 2 Instruction for Installing the Emergency tiller, 3 21 Sails 21.1...
  • Page 7 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 hiring of a professional crew the necessary skill to safely operate the vessel which can not be provided by a manual.
  • Page 8 Grand Soleil 43' The Grand Soleil 43', 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.
  • Page 9 Grand Soleil 43' How to Consult This Manual This manual contains the information, drawings and detailed diagrams on the use and maintenance of the yacht, its equipment and accessories. The chapters have been listed in alphabetical order for easy reference. Es:...
  • Page 10 Grand Soleil 43' Explanations of Terms Port-Starboard 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".
  • Page 11 Grand Soleil 43' Notes regarding Environmental pollution, waste materials, Main accident-prevention rules and Fire hazards The following brief summary of the current EEC. rules about environmental pollution, waste materials and accident-prevention rules is valid only if the boat is used exclusively for private use and without crew officially hired on board.
  • Page 12 Grand Soleil 43' • The special wastes must be placed in special containers or, if not available, handed to the local collectors in accordance with the port authority regulations. Considered as such are the following products: - oily waters or mixtures (such as bilge water);...
  • Page 13 Grand Soleil 43' • All passengers must be made aware of the location and use of safety equipment (i.e. life raft, life jackets, fire extinguishers, fuel remote cut off). • All passengers must be aware of fire hazards. • The vessel must be properly ventilated while engines or genera- tors are in operation.
  • Page 14 Grand Soleil 43' Suggestions • Make sure that all the safety equipments (life rafts, life jackets, etc.) are always clear are ready for use. • Do not leave hatches and lockers wide open as they can be dangerous pitfalls. • Check carefully that all the handles, railings, deck walkways, hatch tops and steps are strong, in good conditions and free from any greasy substance that could make them slippery.
  • Page 15 Grand Soleil 43' Fire hazard On any vessel, fire represents a very serious hazard. All measures should be taken to avoid and prevent all fires. Before operating this vessel, the captain must be aware of the following fire preventing regulations:...
  • Page 16 Grand Soleil 43' • Combustible material shall not be stowed in the engine space. If non-combustible materials are stowed in the engine space they shall be secured from falling against the machinery and/or ob- struct the access to it. Danger The hand extinguishers use CO as an extinguishing medium.
  • Page 17 Grand Soleil 43' Fire-fighting equipment: standard location Foreword xvii...
  • Page 18 Grand Soleil 43' Technical Data Specifications Overall Length 13,20 Hull Length 12,90 Waterline Length 10,90 Maximum Beam 3,99 Overall clearance (standard) 4,04 Overall clearance (racing) 4,18 Draft (standard) 2,10 Draft (reduced) 1,70 Displacement 8.500,00 Ballast 3.100,00 Sail Area (standard mast)
  • Page 19 Owner’s Manual supplied by the Manufacturer. ◊ The Grand Soleil 43' is equipped with an electric (12 Volt DC) anchor windlass type Lofran 1000 Watt for a chain of 8mm . ◊ The Anchor Windlass is located in the bow compartment. Its motor is installed in a separate waterproof compartment accessi- ble through the front cabin.
  • Page 20 Grand Soleil 43' « Recommendations • Always use the anchor windlass with the engine running at 1/2 revs. to prevent excessive drainage of the batteries caused by the high electric consumption of the windlass under heavy load. - In case of emergency, the windlass may also be used with the main engine off.
  • Page 21 ◊ The Automatic Pilot is an Optional equipment that allows to steer the yacht automatically on a chosen course. ◊ The Grand Soleil 43' is designed for the installation of an electric automatic pilot, fitted with the control arm directly connected to the rudder stock through the main quadrant.
  • Page 22 Grand Soleil 43' • The Automatic Pilot can assist the crew but does not replace it; remember that at least one crew member must be on deck alert and ready to take over if necessary, above all to avoid the risk of collision with other crafts.
  • Page 23 Grand Soleil 43' Battery Charger (Opt.) The following recommendations do not replace the information provided in the Battery Charger Owner’s Manual. ◊ The battery charger operates under high voltage. ◊ It is installed under the seat of the chart table.
  • Page 24 Grand Soleil 43' « Caution… • Never open the protection panel on the outside of the Charger unless the blue 220 AC breaker is off or, even better, pull off the shore plug. • Never place objects close to the battery charger or its external grid in a way that will reduce it’s ventilation.
  • Page 25 Grand Soleil 43' Bilge Pumps The Grand Soleil 43' is equipped with two separate bilge pump systems: ◊ Manual ◊ Electric Refer to the Diagram on page 5.3 for the positioning of the compo- nents. Manual Bilge Pump • The manual bilge pump is operated by a lever located in the cockpit on the port side of the aft seat.
  • Page 26 Grand Soleil 43' Recommendations • Check periodically that the filters at the ends of the suction hoses of the bilge pumps are not plugged. • Remember to keep all the bilges clean with specific detergents to prevent clogging of the hoses and the formation of unpleasant odors.
  • Page 27 Grand Soleil 43' Bilge pumps: location of the components Forxard bilges' pump Forward bilges' selector Mast step bilge suction Fwd shower bilge suction Aft bilges' pump Aft bilges' selector Aft shower bilge suction Main bilge suction Hand pump suction Over board discharge manifold...
  • Page 28 Grand Soleil 43' Brightworks, Paint-Finish, Maintenance of Surfaces The surfaces described in this chapter are divided as follows: ◊ Superstructure and top sides ◊ Teak deck (opt) ◊ Hull below waterline ◊ Interiors ◊ Stainless steel components Cantiere del Pardo uses some of the best products and treatments available on the market on the internal and external surfaces of their yachts.
  • Page 29 Grand Soleil 43' • Mix the correct amount of catalyst to the gel coat; apply the gel coat mixture on the area covering a slightly wider area, since gel coat tends to shrink a little when curing. • In order to obtain a smooth surface, cover the gel coat with a plastic film and press down.
  • Page 30 Stainless Steel • AISI 316 stainless steel is used for the hardware on the Grand Soleil 43'. This is a steel alloy containing the ideal percentage of molybdenum between 2 and 3% which is particularly resistant to corrosion and oxidation in marine conditions.
  • Page 31 Grand Soleil 43' Electrical System On the Grand Soleil 43' the electrical system is divided in two separate networks supplied by: ◊ 12 Vdc (Direct Current) ◊ 220 Vac (Alternating Current) ◊ The main and individual controls of both 12 Vdc and 220 Vac are...
  • Page 32 12 Vdc System: the batteries On the Grand Soleil 43', two 100 Ah batteries are dedicated to ship services and one 55 Ah battery is dedicated to engine starting. It is possible to connect them in parallel selecting the...
  • Page 33 ◊ The 12 Vdc sockets are made in such a way that polarities can not be inverted accidentally and therefore only the corresponding plugs can be used. • In the G.S.43' four 12 Vdc sockets are normally installed as follows: - Fwd head.
  • Page 34 Grand Soleil 43' Magnetothermical switches ◊ The magnetothermical breakers located on functions panel have a twofold use: - activate the various functions - protect the function and its equipment. Precautions for magnetothermical switches Cable sections have been calculated in relation to power re- quired by each function.
  • Page 35 Grand Soleil 43' 12 Vdc Control Panel It is located near the chart table on the right hand side and is divided in sections described in English words. It includes all the 12 Vdc functions, the voltmeter and the ammeter.
  • Page 36 Grand Soleil 43' Switches Group SERVICES monitors all the interior lights of the STBD LIGHTS: starboard side. : monitors all the interior lights of the port PORT LIGHTS side. (Opt): available to turn on the Frigo Boat FRIGOBOAT refrigeration if installed.
  • Page 37 Grand Soleil 43' Switches Group RUNNING LIGHTS : turns on the navigation lights under RUNNING LIGHTS sail (red and green on the bow and white astern). RUNNING LIGHTS : turns on the white front light at mid ENGINE LIGHTS mast compulsory while motoring at night.
  • Page 38 Grand Soleil 43' 220 Vac network ◊ The 220 Volt AC system is powered by the an electrical cable connected to a shore power supply and the waterproof plug mounted on the stern of the yacht (see diagram). Caution: Remember to rotate clockwise for half a turn the plug into the socket to activate the circuit.
  • Page 39 Empty switch: available for extra 220 Vac appliance. 220 Vac sockets • On G.S. 43', although other 220 Vac sockets (Opt) can be installed upon request, as standard feature there is only one 220 Vac outlet placed in the 220 Vac panel.
  • Page 40 Grand Soleil 43' Engine: System and Mechanics The following instructions do not replace the information provided in the enclosed Owner’s Manual supplied by the Manufacturer. ◊ For details regarding the warranty, repairs, operation and mainte- nance of the engine, refer to the warranty booklet and the owner’s manual supplied by the Manufacturer.
  • Page 41 Grand Soleil 43' Recommendations and Precautions for the Fuel System • In case of controls failure in the Engine Panel or an emergency (e.g. engine fire or leak in diesel system after the tank), the diesel oil flow can be interrupted by activating the handle located into the aft peak, or by activating directly the stop cock located on top of the tank.
  • Page 42 Grand Soleil 43' Maintenance • Clean frequently the sea-water strainer according to engine use and how clean sailing water are. • Regularly check the proper operation of air inlet valve linked to engine spigot. Clean or replace it if need be.
  • Page 43 Grand Soleil 43' Instructions Single lever control • This hand lever may be used as an accelerator as well as a gear control according if you push it forward (ahead motion) or Single lever control backward (astern motion). It is fitted with a top handle to be used as follows: - When lever is upright, pull the top handle to get into neutral;...
  • Page 44 Grand Soleil 43' chart table (right side) to position "2" (engine battery). In case of low charge, use position "1" (Services) or "BOTH" (Parallel). • Open sea water inlet of engine cooling system located on the “S” drive transmission on the rear of the engine (§ diagram page .2).
  • Page 45 Grand Soleil 43' • Switch the parallel between services batteries and engine battery by positioning the 3 ways switch located below BOTH navigation table either on 0 or on 1 (service batteries). • If you leave the boat unattended for long time, turn off sea-water inlet of engine cooling system, located on the “S”...
  • Page 46 • Refer to included manual. Access to engine On board the Grand Soleil 43' the engine can be reached from the stairway, from the aft cabins and from both sides as follows: • By lifting the main entrance stairway.
  • Page 47 - Never touch the engine or transmission parts when engine is running. Ventilation of engine compartment On board the Grand Soleil 43'’ there is a natural engine ventilation system. ◊ The air intakes for engine compartment are on the outer side of the cockpit edge, abaft, near 220 V aft socket.
  • Page 48 Grand Soleil 43' Galvanic protection The Grand Soleil 43' is equipped with the following anti- corrosion anodes, protecting the metal parts exposed to galvanic currents. ◊ on the "S drive" propeller shaft ◊ on the main engine (ref. to the Engine Owner's Manual) ◊...
  • Page 49 Grand Soleil 43' Genoa furler The following recommendations do not replace the information provided in the furler’s manufacturer Owner’s Manual. ◊ The Genoa furler is a gear which makes it possible to furl this sail around the fore stay quickly and easily. The relative control line is led to the cockpit for easy use.
  • Page 50 Grand Soleil 43' Genoa furling system 5 Furling line block 8 Furling line fairleads 19 Genoa furling line 26 Furling line stopper NB the above numbers correspond to the general deck fittings diagram at page 11.2 Always consult the Furling System Owner’s Manual supplied by the...
  • Page 51 Deck Hardware and Fittings The deck hardware and fittings mounted on the Grand Soleil 43' are of the highest quality available. The hardware and steel works are made in AISI 316 stainless steel, the best for marine application. They are mirror polished and protected with special packaging during the entire production cycle.
  • Page 52 Grand Soleil 43' Deck Hardware and Fitting: diagram 1 Anchor chain roller 2 M.P.S. eye-bolt 3 Mooring lines fair lead 4 Anchor windlass 5 Furler line block 6 Mooring cleats 7 Spinnaker pole downhaul eye-bolt (Opt.) 8 Furler line fairlead 9 Spinnaker pole downhaul fairlead (Opt.)
  • Page 53 Grand Soleil 43' Running rigging On the GS 43' halyards and sheets are made of pre-stretched textile fiber. Regular maintenance • Check frequently for halyards, sheet or lines' wear and change them in case of damage evidence. • When hoisting a sail, take care of pulling up slowly the last few inches of sail and by keeping the sheets reasonably slack.
  • Page 54 Grand Soleil 43' Ø UNNING RIGGING OLOR ENGHT ERMINAL (ml) (mm) Line Border HALYARDS Mainsail sheet Textile Wichard Shackle 1434 Genoa furling line Textile Wichard Shackle 1434 Main outhaul Textile Wichard Shackle 1434 Reef 1 Textile Reef 2 Textile Genoa hall. 1...
  • Page 55 ◊ 1 porthole in each aft cabin on cockpit side. ◊ 1 hatch in each aft cabin on top deck. The G.S. 43' can also be equipped with one "dorade" box wind-hose (Opt) installed on deck in front of the main sliding companionway.
  • Page 56 Grand Soleil 43' • When the hatch is open, never place your fingers, hands or feet on the edges. • Avoid walking on the Plexiglas surface of the hatch: it may be slippery if wet or damp. We recommend you to apply anti skid tape on the surface.
  • Page 57 Grand Soleil 43' Haulout The Haulout of a yacht of the size and displacement of the Grand Soleil 43' is a delicate operation that should be performed only in proper facilities by specialized personnel. Lifting ◊ To haul the 43' it is necessary...
  • Page 58 Grand Soleil 43' Lifting slings position For a well balanced lifting of the Grand Soleil 43', position the slings as follows (see diagram): • Fore sling: 20 cm. aft of the second stanchion from the bow. • Aft sling: 30 cm. fwd. of the last stanchion from the bow.
  • Page 59 8 ° that helps to sustain the mast. General guidelines for mast tuning Cantiere del Pardo has designed the mast for the GS 43' to the highest standards of safety and performance. Nevertheless, it is very impor-...
  • Page 60 Grand Soleil 43' Tuning The stays must be tuned to reduce and stop the longitudinal pumping of the mast and, at the same time, allow the right amount of camber to the mast. From the mast collar on deck to the top of the mast, the mast camber must have a maximum chord of 15 cm..
  • Page 61 Grand Soleil 43' Recommendations for the tuning of the Babystay and the Inner Forestay (Opt) The Baby Stay and the Inner Forestay (opt) could easily over bend the mast if slightly overstrained: be therefore very careful not to exaggerate in hauling them taut. See diagram.
  • Page 62 Grand Soleil 43' « Tuning the shrouds… Tuning the shrouds On the lateral plane, the mast should be as straight as possible under load. You can check this by looking at the mainsail track from the bottom up. At the time of delivery, the yacht’s rig is properly tuned.
  • Page 63 Grand Soleil 43' « Recommendations… you will have to tack to port, work on the starboard shrouds and tack again to check your work. - The tensioning of the diagonal shrouds should be very gradual (one turn at a time) since too much tension could add compression to the mast thus increasing the bend instead of decreasing it.
  • Page 64 The following guidelines are intended as a memo- randum for them. The stepping and unstepping of the GS 43'’s mast is a delicate operation. Great care and attention must be taken to avoid injury to people and damage to the yacht and rigging. Never stand or walk under the suspended mast or the radius of the crane.
  • Page 65 Grand Soleil 43' « Stepping and and stays can be slackened and disconnected from turnbuckles. Unstepping… All their cotter and coupling pins must be taped on in place to facilitate reassembling. • All shrouds, stays and running rigging must be securely tied to the mast to avoid bending and over stressing during the operation.
  • Page 66 Grand Soleil 43' Navigational Instruments All the navigation instruments, except the compass, are optional. Some general information is given on the most commonly used instruments. Always read the Owner’s Manual supplied by the Manufacturer for all the instruments installed on board.
  • Page 67 Grand Soleil 43' Mast Head Units and Aerials • The masthead connections of the VHF antenna cables and the wind direction mast head unit should be checked at least once or preferably twice during the season, or every time you work on the masthead.
  • Page 68 Grand Soleil 43' Propane gas system See diagram at page ◊ One 3 Kg. propanebottle is installed in a special compartment in the cockpit area under the helmsman seat and has an indipendent drain on the port top side. ◊ The system is equipped with a regulator with an automatic cut off valve.
  • Page 69 Grand Soleil 43' Maintenance and periodical checks • When in port or in flat water, secure the pivoting stove in the horizontal position. • Check the condition of the flexible hoses and of the clamps securing them to the copper pipes. Replace immediately with approved gas hose at the first signs of cracking or wear.
  • Page 70 Grand Soleil 43' Changing a propane bottle Caution! The substitution of a propane bottle is a delicate operation. Great care must be taken to avoid the presence of all open flames, sparks and cigarettes. • Close the valve on the regulator.
  • Page 71 Grand Soleil 43' Propeller ◊ The standard propeller for the 40 Hp engine is a three fixed blades type. Diameter Advance 16" 13" left-hand Recommendations • Never allow the propeller to turn freely while sailing. - If the propeller keeps on turning while sailing, this means that the forward gear is not engaged and you should therefore engage it.
  • Page 72 Grand Soleil 43' Reefs The boom of the Grand Soleil 43' is fitted to house three reef stoppers to take in 3 reefs, and moreover it has a base-spreader for Main sail base adjustment. Instructions • From the pulley located on the far rear end of the boom, the end of the reef line runs into the clew of the reef you want to take.
  • Page 73 Grand Soleil 43' Taking in a reef Once the reef line has been installed, do as follows to take in reefs: • Whether the boat is fitted with a stiff boom vang (opt) or with a tackle one, always release a little the sheet of the main sail before commencing the operation, as for any other sail.
  • Page 74 Grand Soleil 43' Caution: the third reef (Opt) has no stopper on the deck house and « Lettin out a reef … therefore it will be sent back to the available winch, unless you decide to take out one unused and run the third reef line into that stopper before the manoeuvre.
  • Page 75 Grand Soleil 43' Refrigeration system The following indications do not replace the information given in builder’s manual. ◊ The refrigerator unit is positioned in the aft section of the galley. ◊ If not fitted with a Frigomatic and/or Frigoboat appliance (opt.), the fridge compartment can be used as an icebox.
  • Page 76 « Caution Frigoboat Appliance (opt) ◊ On the Grand Soleil 43' is possible to install a mechanical compressor "Frigoboat" (Opt) connected to the engine. • It is driven by the engine and it is positioned in its front part. • Half an hour run at about 1200 rev. twice a day should be sufficient to reach and maintain the right cooling temperature.
  • Page 77 Grand Soleil 43' Refrigerator system diagram Refrigerator components 1 Cooling plate 2 Thermostat 3 Compressor 4 Condensed water drainage Refrigeration system...

  • Page 78: Chapter 20 Rudder

    Grand Soleil 43' Rudder The rudder has an elliptical shape and is suspended; the stock is made of stainless steel while the blade is made of fiberglass and is reinforced with a stainless steel frame welded to the stock. Bushings and Bearings The stock is supported and guided by two points as follows: ◊...

  • Page 79: Precautions , 2 - Maintenance

    Grand Soleil 43' ◊ These cables run through two pulleys located at the foot of the pedestal and are connected to the quadrant which is fixed to the steering stock with bolts. The cables are secured to the quadrant by means of two adjustable bottlescrews.
  • Page 80 Grand Soleil 43' Access to the Steering Gear Elements Access for inspection and repairs to the steering gear, is from the aft peak of the cockpit and from the aft section of the aft cabins. Instructions for Installing the Emergency Tiller...

  • Page 81: Chapter 21 Sails

    Grand Soleil 43' Sails The standard sail equipment of the Grand Soleil 43' provides: ◊ Main sail ◊ Furling Genoa Regarding the necessary measurements when ordering sails, please refer to Technical Data on page Warning notices • Ultraviolet rays and prolonged shivering are the main factors causing sails aging.
  • Page 82 Grand Soleil 43' Sea Cocks and Drains - Summing up Locations Fwd water tank vent Fwd toilet water intake Fwd head sink discharge Fwd toilet discharge Galley sink discharge Aft toilet water intake Aft head sink discharge Aft toilet discharge...

  • Page 83: Chapter 23 Toilets

    Grand Soleil 43' Toilets The following recommendations do not replace the information provided by the Manufacturer in the Owner’s Manual. Instruction for the use of the marine toilets • After checking that the sea cocks of the toilet in use are open, place the lever on top of the pump assembly to the position “fill basin”.

  • Page 84: Chapter 24 Tools To Carry On Board

    Grand Soleil 43' Tools to carry on board Cantiere del Pardo does not provide the GS 43' with a tool kit apart from what comes with the main engine by the manufacturer. The following is a list of the tools we recommend you carry on board: •...

  • Page 85: Chapter 25 Waste Water Drainage From Shower And Sinks

    Grand Soleil 43' Waste water drainage from shower and sinks Shower waste water drainage installation ◊ The shower water-collecting basins, located below toilet grating, are drained out by the electric bilge pumps fitted with filter on the intake. ◊ The control switch to the pump is the...
  • Page 86 Grand Soleil 43' - When finifshed, remember to turn off the main switch “ BILGE ” located in the 12 VDC Functions Panel (§ page PUMP Maintenance • Check conducts condition every season. • Regularly check and clean the filters on the shower drainage pump intakes and before the bilge pump.

  • Page 87: Chapter 26 Water Heater

    Grand Soleil 43' Water Heater The following recommendations should not replace the instructions provided by the manufacturer on the Owner’s Manual. ◊ The Water heater of 18 lt. capacity is mounted under the sit of the chart table. • The heater is built in stainless steel, very well insulated and equipped with a safety high pressure valve.
  • Page 88 Grand Soleil 43' Maintenance and precautions The Water Heater contains hot water under pressure; therefore we recommend: • Always verify that the ventilation grid on the fwd side of the seat is not obstructed. • Periodically verify the state of the pressure safety valve installed...

  • Page 89: Chapter 27 Water System

    For the location of the components of the water systems described in this chapter, consult the diagrams on pages The water system on the Grand Soleil 43' is divided into the following sub systems: ◊ Pressurized hot and cold fresh water ◊...

  • Page 90: Pressure Water System

    Grand Soleil 43' Tank inspection Shutting membrane ◊ The inspection ports, one for each tank, are placed on the top of the tanks and they are made of a rubber gasket held firmly in place by a hose clamp. ◊ Although the tanks are built following the highest hygiene stand-...

  • Page 91: Instructions

    Grand Soleil 43' Instructions Always consult the Water Pressure Pump Owner’s Manual for instructions and maintenance. • It is extremely important that a minimum amount of water must be at all times in the tanks to avoid that the fresh water pressure pump should lose its prime by sucking air.
  • Page 92 Grand Soleil 43' Sea water system to galley sink (Opt) ◊ The system is fed through an extra seacock positioned under the galley sink. • Sea water pumped out by mean of its own foot pump (Opt) will exit through its own faucet in the galley sink.
  • Page 93 Grand Soleil 43' Maintenance • Check frequently the fresh water filter positioned before the pump. • Check periodically for leaks through the whole length of the system paying special attention to the condition of the gaskets, the connections and the fittings.
  • Page 94 Grand Soleil 43' Location of the principal components of the fresh water system Cold water manifold Hot water manifold Fwd bilges selector Aft bilge selector Water tanks selector Filter Water pump Water gun barrel Water heater Fwd bilges pump M Aft bilges pump...

  • Page 95: Bilge Selectors Diagrams

    Grand Soleil 43' Fresh water manifold diagrams Manifold Cold water Manifold Hot water 1 Out To water heater 1 In From water heater 2 Out To forward head 2 Out Available 3 Out To galley sink 3 Out To forward head...

  • Page 96: Chapter 28 Winches

    Grand Soleil 43' Winches The Diagram on page .2 illustrates the functions of each winch. Caution Winches require relatively little maintenance but, being built out of components of different metals like steel, aluminium and bronze, they are subject to galvanic corrosion in the presence of salt and moisture.

  • Page 97: Chapter 29 Wintering

    Grand Soleil 43' Wintering Batteries The “life” of the batteries depends basically by the way they are used: the best thing would be to keep them always “working” by discharg- ing and then recharging them frequently. • If the boat is stored on a dry-dock, the best thing to do will be to take them to a car electrical shop that will do the periodical maintenance.
  • Page 98 Grand Soleil 43' Canvas Is the best protection against the sun and the rain and can allow you to keep some hatches ajar. • A good solution could be to tighten a rope from the fore stay to the mast and from this to the back stay in a way to create a kind of “Canadian tent”...
  • Page 99 Grand Soleil 43' • Start the engine and let it run for almost an hour with fresh water that will wash away the salt from the system. • Add extra anti freezer liquid in the bucket and stop the engine allowing the liquid to remain in the cooling system.
  • Page 100 Grand Soleil 43' Hull topsides Both leaving the boat afloat or agroundt, to preserve the brightness of the gel coat is advisable to apply on the topsides some polish. Among the different marine types available, for a long winter stop especially in industrial areas, rather than a cleaner is preferable to use a silicon based product that can protect better against air pollution.
  • Page 101 Grand Soleil 43' Sails Take them all away, including the furling main sail. • Wash them with fresh water (the dinghy can be used as water basin) and then hoist them upside-down on the mast to let them dry gently in a day of little wind.
  • Page 102 Grand Soleil 43' In this way the rubber membrane remains soft and clean, working perfectly for years. Tips for a safe winter mooring • Add an extra couple of dock-lines in the stern and put strong springs for the tide. Do not use winches as “permanent mooring cleats”...

  • Page 103: Chapter 30 Yacht's Trim

    Yacht’s trim The distribution of the weights and the masses on the Grand Soleil 43' is the result of very accurate tests and studies by the J & J Design and Cantiere del Pardo. In normal load condition, the Grand Soleil 43' floats and sails perfectly on its ideal lines.

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