GRAMPIAN 34 Manuel utilisateur

GRAMPIAN 34 OWNER’S MANUAL

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Launching and Commissioning 2

Rigging 3

Winter Storage and Commissioning 6

Sails 7

Storing Sails 11

Electrical 12

Plumbing 15

Steering & Centerboards 18

Care of Interior & Exterior Wood 20

Care & Maintenance of Fiberglass 21

Windows - Cleaning & Maintenance 22

Tuning 23

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this manual is to acquaint owners with some of the features of

their Grampian sailboat and to offer assistance and advice concerning the

upkeep and maintenance of their boat.

While all boats in the Grampian line are extremely well equipped and are ready

for sailing, they may require minor adjustments at different times. This booklet

should be of assistance in making these adjustments.

This manual covers the plumbing and electrical systems, gelcoat maintenance

and repair, the upkeep of woodwork and the nature of rigging and sails. It also

endeavours to describe, in simple terms, the procedures to be followed in the

launching and rigging of a Grampian.

Although much of this information may be common knowledge, there are many

"tips" which should be useful to the experienced sailor and the newcomer alike.

We hope you enjoy reading about your Grampian, and if there is something you

need to know concerning your boat that the manual does not cover, please feel

free to give us a call, (416) 221-1419.

LAUNCHING and COMMISSIONING

The following procedure is recommended for launching either for the first time or

after winter storage.

1. Lifting straps should be placed in front of and behind the keel. Care should be

taken to ensure that the straps are not twisted. When the tension is taken up by

the crane, is should be done slowly to ensure that the strays do not bear against

any sharp edges or rub against the lifelines stanchions or other non-structural

parts of the boat. These items can easily be bent twisted or broken by the

stresses generated during the launch

Warning: Under no circumstances should the straps be allowed to rest on the

propeller, shaft or bearing.

2. Attach long mooring lines to deck cleats at the bow and the stern. These can

be used to steady the boat when it is in the air and of course, secure it to the

dock when it is in the water. Fenders should also be attached to the side at the

boat which will be resting against the dock when it is lowered into the water.

3. Care should be taken to ensure that all sea cocks and gate valves are closed.

This will prevent leakage when the boat is launched and they can be opened

shortly thereafter to ensure: that all hose clamps and plumbing connections are

tight.

4. Launching is a good time to touch up those spots which were missed during

bottom painting, especially those spots which were covered by the cradle pads.

5. Lift and launch the boat. When it is in the water, unhook each lifting strap from

one side and carefully hold them away from the boat while the crane lifts them

out of the water. (Be careful not to unhook both sides the lifting straps or you may

have a number of fellow boaters somewhat annoyed with you.)

6. If you intend to move the boat away under its own power, either inboard or

outboard, check the owner’s manual and see engine section of this manual.

Ensure that the procedure for start-up and operation are followed thoroughly.

7. At this point you are ready to rig your boat

RIGGING

Each piece of the standing and running rigging is carefully marked and packed

for each new boat. The following is the procedure for rigging your Grampian.

1. Place the mast on trestles or wooden boxes.

2. Feed the jib halyard over the sheaves at the top at the mast on the

same side of the mast as the jib halyard winch, with the rope tail on

the aft side of the mast. This is usually the port side.

3. Feed main halyard over the sheave on the other side of the mast, this

time with the rope tail on the forward side of the mast (usually the

starboard side of the mast).

4. Topping lift - the purpose of the topping lift is to support the boom

when the sails are lowered. There are three types of topping lifts in

use for Grampians. See drawing for type used in your boat and attach

as shown in drawing.

5. Fix lower shrouds to their respective tangs. The Grampian 30 has four

lower tangs - two forward, two aft. All others models have two.

6. Attach the main shrouds to the tangs at the top and side of spar.

7. The forestay is attached to the toggle on the forward side of the mast

head fitting.

8. The back stay is attached to the aft toggle.

9. Remove the locking pins/split rings from the turnbuckles and remove

the clevis pins. Keep the locking pins and clevis pins handy to secure

the mast when it is lifted in place. The turnbuckles should be opened

halfway and should all turn in the same direction when they are being

tightened.

10. Attach the spreaders to the mast and put the main (upper) shrouds in

the grooves in the spreaders. Tape and cover the spreaders at the

mast and at their outboard ends. This will reduce chafing and possible

tearing of the sails. Note: Although more expensive, we recommend

rigging tape. It adheres to itself and can be removed easily without

leaving any trace.

11. If a Wind indicator is required, install at this time.

12. Attach the backstay to the chainplate at the back of the boat

13. If a crane is being to used to step the mast a large rope or strap

should be placed under the spreaders around the mast. A line should

be attached to the strap which can be used to pull it clear when the

mast is stepped.

14. Lift the mast into place and secure in place with standing rigging.

15. Attach forestay first and then secure upper shrouds. Lower shrouds

can be secured as soon as mast lifting strap has been removed.

16. When all clevis pins have been secured with locking pins/split rings,

tape around pins to eliminate the possibility of tearing or chafing of

sails.

17. Tighten rigging (see section on "Mast Tuning").

18. Attach boom and main sail.

3. Touch up or re paint bottom as necessary (see section on bottom

painting).

4. Carefully examine rigging, stuffing box and all mechanical gear for

wear and replace if necessary. Much of this can be done after the

boat goes in the water with the exception of the stuffing bar.

WINTER STORAGE AND SPRING COMMISSIONING:

Preparing your Grampian for winter storage is perhaps more important than

spring commissioning. The more time spent cleaning and preparing the boat for

the winter storage, the less time required for commissioning in the spring. In

addition the boat will winter better and not age as quickly, it is recommended that

these procedures be followed for winter storage:

1. The Grampian should stand on its cradle or rest on blocks under its

keel and braced fore and aft.

2. The engine should be winterized according to the engine manual and

stored in a dry location, if it is an outboard

3. All moisture in the boat should be removed. It should be sponged out

of the bilge if necessary. This is especially important because

fibreglass will over time absorb any water with which it comes in

contact

4. Clean all interior fibreglass & dirt, grease and other foreign sub-

substances. This will help prevent the interior fibreglass from

becoming stained or marked.

5. Remove all batteries, re-charge and store in dry location.

6. Pump out and drain head and related plumbing.

7. Empty water tank and related plumbing.

8. Ensure that the boat is properly ventilated. Do not close all hatches

and restrict the circulation & air.

9. Cover the boat with a cover supported by a ridge pole. This can be a

frame system made of wood or PVC pipe and fittings or the mast. If

the mast is used, it must be supported and well covered in order to

prevent damage to the mast and to keep it dry.

10. Store the mast in dry place. Spreaders should be removed, but

standing and running rigging may be left attached to the mast.

In the Spring:

1. Clean deck and bull and thoroughly wax hull. The latter will help

prevent the ultra violet rays of the sun from chalking and discolouring

the hull.

2. Clean and oil all teak (see section on care of wood).

SAILS

Foresails

To raise the foresail start with the tack which is attached to the bow casting by

means of a shackle (1/4" at 5/16"). The sail is then fastened to the foresail with

piston hanks. This process should begin with the hank closest to the tack. Ensure

that all hanks are facing the same direction and are not twisted. Attach jib halyard

to the head of the sail and the jib sheets to the clue. The latter is lead aft outside

f the stanchions and shrouds to the jib blocks on the toe-rail. It is recommended

that fig

them from blocks at the wrong time.

MainSail

oure of eight knots to tied in the ends of the jib sheet in order to prevent

accidentally slipping out of the

Hoisting th

and the foo

In most instances the luff is attached the main by either a bolt rope or plastic

slides.

The main i

boom. The at the gooseneck by inserting the tack

pin thro en attached

to the c and pulled tight and

cleated

Now it

doing this, by running your hands the full length

of the

eliminates

bolt rope

models wit y) there is a pin at the

bottom

pin is used sail is

raised or when it is lowered and stored on the boom. Now the battens should be

Battens

e main is a similar process to hoisting the jib except that both the luff

t of the sail are fixed into position by the mast and boom respectively.

The foot is attached to the main by means of a bolt rope.

s first attached to the boom and pulled fully out to the loose end of the

tack is attached to the boom

ugh the grommet of the sail and tightened. The outhaul is th

lew of the sail by means of the grommet at that end

is time to insert the luff at the main in the luff track on the mast. Before

ensure that the sail is not twisted

luff, starting with the tack, until you find the headboard. This process

the chance of the sail being hoisted with a twist. At this point insert the

or plastic slides in the luff track starting at the headboard. On the

h the plastic slides (which should be the majorit

of the luff track which has to be removed in order to insert the slides. The

to prevent the slides from falling out of the track before the

inserted.

Battens they support the

portion

would curl inward and the main would not function properly. It is important to trim

the luff

inserted wit

be taken to ensure that the battens are fully inserted in the batten pockets and

out. If the pockets are worn, it is often advisable to lightly sew the

ockets closed. Do not destroy the sail by over stitching.

With the battens inserted, the mainsail can now be raised. We recommend that

all sails be raised while you are heading into the wind starting with the main first.

The main sail should be hoisted to a point 6" below the top at the mast. This will

prevent chafing of the headboard against the backstay.

are a very important part of any mainsail because

of the sails leech which is called the roach. Without battens the roach

at the jib and the leech of the main for optimum performance. Battens are

h the thinner end in the deepest part of the batten pocket Care should

will not pop

Topping Lift

ntioned earlier all Grampians come equipped with a topping lift. In

ddition to supporting the boom when the sail is down, the topping lift is used in

As was me

conjunction with the boom to support a boom tent. On the Grampian 20, 23 and

26 the topping lift is a short wire suspended from the backstay. On other models

it is a separate wire which extends from the mast.

Downhaul

The downhaul adjustment is made by attaching the downhaul line with a shackle

to an eye about 12 inches from the foot of the mast. This line is then run up to a

ingle block which should be attached to the gooseneck unit. The line is then

o a cleat opposite the eye where the line is made fast.

ension should be placed on the downhaul until the small wrinkles in the luff

lead back t

disappear. Downhaul tension can be used to adjust the position of the draft of the

sail. Additional tension will move the draft forward, while easing of tension will

move the draft aft. Generally the draft should be maintained about midpoint.

Outhaul

Outhaul tension is added until the small vertical lines in the foot of the sail

disappear. If additional flattening of the foot of the sail is required, tighten the

outhaul. Generally the foot is flattened more as the velocity of the wind increases.

Lowering the Sails

Sails should be lowered in the reverse order to the way in which they were

raised. Jib sails should be lowered and secured on the fore-deck by means of a

sail-tie. This will keep the sail on the deck until it can be safely and easily stored

below deck or on-shore. This sail should be lowered as the boat is headed into

the wind.

The mainsail should be lowered last and only after the engine has been started

and has been running for a few minutes. It is not critical to do this when there is

inimal wind, but it is a definite necessity when the wind is blowing and a good

t all times. It is especially a good idea when the boat is crewed by

experienced people.

member must assist by

y folds in it and the cloth

practise a

The mainsail can be lowered and allowed to rest on the boom. (Ensure that the

topping lift is attached before lowering the main.) One or two sail ties will secure

it to the boom until it can be properly folded and covered at the dock. The

mainsail can be flaked over the boom with the plastic slides left in the mast luff

track. Obviously this will speed up and facilitate the easy raising of the sails on

the next sailing day, but it is a practise which can wear out sails quicker.

It is recommended that the mainsail be rolled. This is achieved by starting at the

headboard and rolling along the luff of the sail. A crew

rolling the leech at the same time. In order to keep the sail flat and not bunched

up, pull the sail cloth between the leech and the luff every couple of turns.

Support the rolled main to the boom by loosely tied sail ties. By rolling the

mainsail the way a rug would be rolled, it will not have an

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