Antares 44i Owner’s Manual
Revised March 26, 2012
Page 33 of 35
Troubleshooting 6-7
Engine Start/Run Issues:
Refer to the Mechanical Propulsion Diagnostic Chart in Appendix ME-04-16.
Difficulty Raising or Lowering Head Sails:
If you are experiencing difficulties lowering the head sail, check that the luff groove is not
blocked or encrusted with dirt or salt. Clear it by hosing it with fresh water.
Ensure that the halyard lead is fair (not around another halyard or a deck fitting). Ensure
that the sail is feeding correctly and has not pulled out of its luff.
Difficulty Raising or Lowering Main Sail:
If you are experiencing difficulties raising and lowering the main sail – inspect the following
areas:
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Ensure that cars are clean and lubricated using a dry lubricant designed for this
purpose and in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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If sail is under load, head upwind to unload the luff.
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Make sure the turning blocks in the rope channel under the bridgedeck, below the
mast base and aft are free running when under load. Resistance may be generated
at the following points:
o
The sheaves and blocks located at the mast head, the headboard block, the
mast base, and at the turning blocks below the winch pedestals. The blocks
may be jammed, out of alignments or encrusted in dirt or salt.
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Ensure that the halyard is not twisted within the mast.
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The rope clutches may be another point of resistance.
Please refer to drawings SP-04-02 and SP-04-07
For electric in-mast furling, please follow the instruction manual #
595-193-E
at the following
link:
http://www.seldenmast.com/frameset.cfm?id=6611&randnum=732156098
Genoa Won’t Unfurl Completely:
The roller headsail most often fails to unfurl because the furling line is jammed at the
bottom of the furling drum. Keeping a light tension on the furling line as the sail unrolls will
help it to roll up smoothly on the drum without bunching or crossovers.
Steering is Heavy:
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Make sure steering wheel knob is released.
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Make sure the autopilot is disengaged.
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Make sure rotating shaft in the cockpit locker has not been fouled by loose gear.
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Make sure the tie rods and quadrants in the transom lockers are not obstructed by
loose gear.
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Make sure gear box securing bolts are tight.
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Make sure rudders are not fouled.
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In the event that one rudder is seriously damaged, it may be possible to disconnect
its tie rod and steer with the other rudder.
