Dragonfly 32 Swing Wing, Manual

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of this, make sure while sailing that the safety hatch is secure closed but
NOT LOCKED with the red buttons on the inside of the hatch.
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In case of capsize stay calmly inside the boat and if necessary you can get
out via the safety hatch in the aft cabin hull side. DO NOT try to dive out
elsewhere from the boat, as the risk of getting caught in ropes hanging
down in the water is too risky.
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By long distance sailing, make sure that all on board are aware of the
above-mentioned procedures.
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Make sure to have a knife accessible both inside and outside.
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For long distance sailing or Ocean crossings, make sure to have up-to-date
flayers and other safety devices, like Epirp etc.
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For longer crossings – carry on board fx extra impellers, fuel and diesel
filters and belts for the engine, and maybe spare parts and filters for the
water maker if this is installed on board. Also, make sure to have good
strong batteries and safe power supply.
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Make sure that all heavy gear inside the floats are tied well down, so this
cannot damage and puncture the floats and cause leaking problems.
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Make sure and check that anchor equipment is secured well and even tie
an extra security line on the anchor when you meet rough conditions.
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Always check that float hatches are closed, also while sailing.
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For long-distance sailing, we recommend installing “Jackstay´s”, a safety
lifeline in fx webbing materiel to hook on to when going on deck. If this is
installed, make sure this is installed correctly
, so that you don’t fal l
overboard but stay on the boat in combination that you harness/lifeline is
not too long.
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Please be aware that the trampolines can be slippery when wet, and/or in
cold conditions. Further, the trampolines are extra slippery when not
pulled tight enough.
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Never walk or be on the leeward trampoline, and/or on the leeward float
when sailing upwind and beam reach in +8 knots true windspeed.
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In strong wind conditions, we recommend staying on the center hull only.