Dragonfly 32 Swing Wing, Manual

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE RIGGING:
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Always check the rigging, halyards, reefing lines, water stays, rudder
downhaul and swing-wing system before taking the boat out to sea.
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Every season or min. once a year shorten all halyards, reefing lines and
swing wing lines by approx 20 cm/8”, if you see signs of chafing on the line.
After some years, you can, for example turn these lines around or change
these with new lines. If lines are changed, make sure to replace lines with
the same quality of lines. Most of these lines are Dyneema quality.
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Standing and running rigging we recommend changing every 10 years using
the same quality of products. We recommend changing the water stays
after 7 years and/or by max 15,000 NM of sailing.
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Mast rigging/diamond tension is set from the factory on new boats, never
change this setting.
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Never use shackles or similar on the boats-man chair without back-up line
tied.
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NEVER climb the rigging when the boat is in folded position.
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Tension on the rigging, please see rig diagram. The diamond stays must be
checked minimum once a year according to tension diagram as well as
before making long-distance trips.
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Never change the tension on the diamonds without checking tension with
a tension meter according to rig tension diagram, changing the rig tension
can cause the mast to break.
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Never drill holes in the carbon mast section without asking your dealer or
Quorning Boats beforehand.
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NEVER wrap the mast in any plastic, as this can cause the paint to bubble
up. If covering is needed, use only breathable textile materials.
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When stepping the mast, NEVER secure the mast sideways with only
halyards in folding position, as the angle is too narrow
– when folded out,
it is OK.
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Regularly check that all shackles and blocks are tight and safe, also fx when
the boat is new and rigged by the yard or dealer as shackles can quickly
become loose.
OPTIONAL WHEEL STEERING:
The cables on the wheel steering are set from the factory
– but the cables
can by more use become more slack – and must be tightened again later,