Dragonfly 32 Swing Wing, Manual

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Never moor the boat folded where wave heights exceed max 25 cm (10”)
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Never let the boat dry out in folded position as the seabed can be angled.
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The boat is at all times unsinkable. If anything should happen, always stay
with the boat.
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In capsized position the boat will stay afloat approx. at main cabin sofa
seat level, if the floats are fully intact and full buoyant.
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By each wing base you will find a stainless eye for lifelines as well in the
cockpit sides over the seats.
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For longer offshore passages, life raft is recommended, for example in case
of fire.
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All three hulls have watertight crash bulkhead forward to prevent flooding
of the hulls, if fx only the very front bow area gets damaged, only the
forward section will be partly flooded.
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If Bow thruster is being used – ALLWAYS check there no lines hanging
down in the water, like fx the tack line for the bowsprit or mooring lines.
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION:
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When folding in or out in strong winds, motor up into the wind or even
better motor downwind. In strong winds, only downwind, if you have
waves.
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Never keep or motor the boat in folded condition where wave heights
exceed max 1
0” or 25 cm, otherwise the folding system can get damaged
and by bigger sideway waves (and wind) the boat can even capsize.
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Be aware that the boat can capsize if not handled correctly and sailing
instructions are not followed.
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All sails must be down and secured well and safe BEFORE folding.
SAILING BY AUTOPILOT:
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IMPORTANT - Depending on the wind and wave conditions, using
Autopilot in winds exceeding 10 m/secs (20 knots) true wind is difficult and
boat must here be sailed much more conservative.
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Autopilot can be used in stronger winds, but only when reefed even more
conservatively than
our “ sail to wind diagram ” .
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Quorning Boats cannot be held responsible for any damages or problems
caused by sailing using Autopilot, as this at times can be unreliable.