Dragonfly 32 Swing Wing, Manual

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CHECK LIST BEFORE YOU GO SAILING:
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Check the weather forecast carefully.
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Check water tank level.
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Check fuel tank level.
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Check the power on your batteries are adequate.
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Check engine oil (and cooling water on the Diesel engine).
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Check and make sure that the water intake filter to the Diesel engine is
clean and full functional.
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When starting up the Diesel engine (optional), check and make sure that
cooling water is coming out of the exhaust system at the transom (if not,
check that sea cork for engine water intake is open
– and not blocked) If
not, stop the engine.
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For Outboard engine also check cooling water is working perfect by the
smaller cooling water outlet higher up on the engine.
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Check that you have enough propane for cooking (for longer trips).
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Make sure that all equipment is stowed correctly and has been secured
well.
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Check that water stays and rigging are fully intact.
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Check that ALL h window/escape hatch in the aft cabin, are fully
and secure closed
– especially on the floats.
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If the boat is new, please note that on delivery, electronics and autopilot
systems are not calibrated when the boat leaves the yard and GPS Plotter
is not supplied with GPS chart chip.
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Regularly check all the bilges in all 3 hulls for water.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Beware of the following:
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Make sure that there always are lifejackets and/or life preservers onboard
for the whole crew
– and use them!
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Always as minimum, we strongly recommend using lifebelts/harness
outside the cockpit when sailing or even motoring at night.
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No persons are allowed on neither trampolines, wings, nor floats when
sailing offshore in strong wind conditions.
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High tension/voltage cables. Mast height above sea level is 18.5 metres/62
feet
– with no antennas.
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For Ocean crossings, we recommend carrying a life raft in case of fire.
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For Ocean crossings and long distance offshore sailing we recommend all
crew to get familiar with the safety hatch in the aft cabin and the function