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SWING KEEL 

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 KICK UP SYSTEM (centreboard): 

 
The  centreboard  has  been  constructed  in  such  a  way  that  even  the  slightest 
touch of ground  makes it kick  up automatically, via the special  release cleat on 
the port cabin top aft. After this has released, to put it back in position, just push 
down the folding cleat by force again and it will go back in active position again. 
 
Generally, when using the boat by engine or sail, we always recommend placing 
the  centre  board  all  the  way  down.  On  a  longer  course  beam  reach  half  way 
down will also do fine and sailing downwind pull it fully up in normal conditions. 
In stronger winds never pull it more than half way up. 
 
IMPORTANT 

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  do  remember,  though,  lowering  the  centreboard  before  going 

upwind again. Under sail pressure you CANNOT possibly adjust the centreboard 
neither up or down, you will have to either luff into the wind or bear off to dead 
downwind  to  adjust  the  centreboard.  Downwind  you  will  seldom  find  adjusting 
problems. 
 
By trying to pull the centre board down while sailing, you can break the blocks or 
control lines to the centre board system. 
 

The centreboard, if fully down, when the knot on the “board up” line on SB

-side 

is touching the lead eye 

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 never change the position of this knot, as this adjusts 

the  position  of  how  far  down  the  centreboard  max  can  go  down  safely.  Please 
see centreboard diagram. 
 

Always

  make  sure  that  the  "board  up"  line  is  released  when  pulling  the  board 

down. 
 

When craning the boat, remember to pull the centreboard up and fix the “board 
up” line in this Cam

 cleat. 

 
To take out the centreboard, the boat has to be in a crane. Lift the centreboard 
up and unscrew the stainless bolt on the front of the centreboard, you can now 
lower  the  centreboard  slowly  and  the  centreboard  will  drop  out  of  the 
centreboard casing. Please see drawing below. 
 
To install the centreboard is the same procedure in reverse. 

 

Summary of Contents for 32 Swing Wing

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 32 Swing Wing ...

Page 2: ...Launch and assembly information 5 Sail and trim tips 6 Centreboard and rudder kick up system 7 Installations water toilet pumps transducers seacock 8 Installations fuel gas heating 9 Maintenance and product information 10 Rope diagram 11 Electrical diagram 12 Owner s List Declaration of Conformity 13 Some of the warranty papers on boat parts 14 Extras 15 ...

Page 3: ...fit from new technology and breakthroughs new equipment materials and of course our experience Therefore the characteristics and information hereby provided are not binding and can be changed without prior notice or updated obligation DRAGONFLY is built with more than 50 years of experience in multihulls and we feel today that we are delivering a consistent product of high quality and design Quorn...

Page 4: ...Category A B Date of delivery Name of boat Homeport Owner s name and address Name Address City Country Registration No Hull No Hull ID No Engine serial No YOUR DEALER __________________________________ QUORNING BOATS ApS Skærbækvej 101 DK 7000 Fredericia Tel 45 75 56 26 26 info dragonfly dk ...

Page 5: ..._______________________ Hull No ________ Hull ID No ___________________ Owner s name and address Name Address City Country Owner of this craft hereby certifies that I have accepted delivery and read the information in the Owner s Manual delivered with the boat before using the boat Date ___________ Signature _________________________ Before use of the craft please return this slip to QUORNING BOAT...

Page 6: ...s and engine 3 450 kg Payload max incl crew 1 200 kg Max total weight excl crew 5 110 kg Water tank 120 litres Holding tank optional 60 litres Fuel tank diesel 70 litres Engine inboard 21 Hp Mast section total excl antennas 16 70 m Mast height over water level 18 50 m Mainsail 58 m Standard genoa 29 m Asymmetric spinnaker 110 m Code 0 66 50 m Bowsprit length 2 00 m CE Design category A Max No of p...

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Page 13: ...y intact Check that ALL hatches window escape hatch in the aft cabin are fully and secure closed especially on the floats 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 Regularly check all the bilges in all 3 hulls for water IMPORTANT NOTICE Beware of the followin...

Page 14: ... sure to have good strong batteries and safe power supply 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 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 Always check that float hatches are closed also while sailing F...

Page 15: ...saver is in good condition and that the light for this is working Check that you have a floating line on board to throw to a person in the water fx the mooring lines supplied with the boat when it is new is floating lines We do normally not recommend trying to rescue people in the water with sails up Be careful that the person in the water do not get close to the propeller If you fail to get a per...

Page 16: ...opeller is when the boat is folded very close to the water line therefore going into reverse is not as efficient as you may expect Therefore do not hesitate to use power in reverse First gently to get good propeller grip in the water and then use more power This problem is relevant when wind push you from astern IMPORTANT When the boat is in folded position the boat and propeller is lifted 8 to 9 ...

Page 17: ...VER set sails before both floats are folded OUT to full beam and backstays are set tight and safety cables are installed on the aft wings When folded in please avoid stronger wind and waves from the side ...

Page 18: ...hore with max 7 persons onboard during the wind may rise to max 8 Beaufort 40 knots 20 m sec of true wind and waves may rise to max 4 m significant wave height The Dragonfly 32 is certified for the CE by notified organisation body IMCI No 0609 under the design module Aa internal factory control and external control of buoyancy stability and flotation Sails must be set and respected according to ou...

Page 19: ... to the water surface DANGER Never try to stop the boat with your foot your hand or a boat hook When taut Protect the ropes from chafing with for example plastic sleeves Make allowance for the tide as the case may be Make sure to use spring lines on the boat alongside a dock PRECAUTION Be well acquainted with the boat before going sailing in more than 5 Beaufort true wind 20 knots 10 m sec Learn t...

Page 20: ...tack line for the bowsprit or mooring lines IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION 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 Never keep or motor the boat in folded condition where wave heights exceed max 10 or 25 cm otherwise the folding system can get damaged and by bigger sideway waves and wind the boat can eve...

Page 21: ... rigging when the boat is in folded position 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 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 Never dr...

Page 22: ...he terminal on the cable at the Rudder quadrant itself simple to do If autopilot is used more frequent this is very important as slack steering cables will make steering by hand and especially by autopilot unsafe ...

Page 23: ...ock on the cockpit coaming and make sure the line has no kinks 3 Take the marked fold out line three turns around the electrical optional winch on the cabin top If your boat has one electrical winch only then use the correct winch on the same side of where the Swing Wing lines come from and let the swing wing line go around this winch to lead across to the one electrical winch on the other side 4 ...

Page 24: ...ten both backstay lines by the main sheet winch and check that both sides approx are pulled similar by checking visually the angle of the side stays backstays this does not have to be 100 perfect Tighten the backstay s tight as much as you can pull easy with one hand on the winch handle 14 VERY IMPORTANT When both sides have been folded out secure and fix the safety cables These safety cables are ...

Page 25: ...omwang preventer lines are released and free 5 Release the double rope stopper for the Swing Wing system in the cockpit coaming The float can now be winched in towards the center hull make sure that the Swing Wing lines do no kinks and ALSO that the backstay line is ALWAYS slack also and can run freely 6 The water stays take care of themselves just for your information 7 Immediately stop winching ...

Page 26: ...We are often being asked if you can have other boats tied up alongside in folded position yes this ok but max 3 boats of max 40 feet In calm conditions more boats are also ok but NOT in windy conditions ...

Page 27: ...o the wind or secure the mast sideways by a halyard to the dock with 1or 2 m slack or in worst case like heavy storm or hurricane warning take the mast down or move the boat to a place where it can be folded out Or take the boat out of the water take the mast down and secure the boat NEVER keep the boat folded on mooring or at anchor NEVER let the boat dry out in folded position NEVER hoist any pe...

Page 28: ...ALWAYS remember to install the safety cables before setting sails If these are not installed the boat can collapse while sailing ...

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Page 30: ...be done under the hull make sure that your hull safety support can take the full load of the boat if the lifting straps should fail 5 The lifting straps are designed for the boat only NO crew onboard and the bilges MUST be empty If the total weight exceeds 5000 kg 10 000 pounds the straps should not be used 6 No persons are allowed on the boat while craning 7 Before craning the boat out of the wat...

Page 31: ...ust NOT be used Lifting straps must not be used after 10 years from purchase use otherwise is at your own risk CRAINING When using travel lift be VERY CAREFULL not to get the bolt under the sail drive and propeller this is right under and back of the aft rear wings beams Only use travel lift belt around the center hull only NEVER around the wings or the floats ...

Page 32: ...re The more you train this motor manoeuvring process the more easy and comfortable and fun you will find handling the boat under power BOWTHRUSTER If your boat is equipped with the optional Bow thruster please remember that this is an electrical engine and cannot run consistent use it only to adjust the bow position and not for constant use you can use it max 3 4 minutes then let it rest a bit and...

Page 33: ...he centre hull and up the Wings There are two long water stays for the forward wings and two short water stays for the aft wings Make sure the thread is clean and use appropriate grease The thread part of the water stay you turn into the big stainless steel fitting in the end of the wing where the ama is mounted Then you adjust the water stay so that the water stay is well hand tight it must not f...

Page 34: ...marked for either BB port or SB starboard mounting on the underside forward Pull them into the netting tracks starting from aft track alongside the cabin sides and then into the forward wings The wire in the netting is fastened at the front outside wing by the quick link to the stainless eyebolt on the wing fitting and at the aft wing main hull connection by the stainless triangle fitting at the p...

Page 35: ...al Locktite for better safety SETTING THE GENOA Before hoisting the genoa make sure to roll some furling line up on the furling drum Turn the head foil anti clockwise until you have only about 2 metres approx 6 feet line left in the cockpit This way you are able to furl the genoa at once when the genoa is hoisted The luff is mounted by the shackle over the furling drum Tension is adjusted via the ...

Page 36: ...mainsail and is tied with a bolen knot forward of the main sail clew webbing so it does not slide aft out of the rear boom end this is VERY important REEFING LINES The reefing lines are installed along outside the mast check the reefing lines goes through the big stainless eye at the Gooseneck fitting mast fitting to hold the boom to the mast The reefing lines stay in on with the boom at all times...

Page 37: ...Code 0 10 12 18 22 5 Full main full genoa fx wing wing 12 14 24 28 6 Main 1 reef genoa 1 reef 14 16 28 32 7 Main 2 reefs genoa 2 reefs 16 20 32 40 8 Main 2 reefs or no main genoa 2 reefs or less 20 24 40 47 9 No main almost fully furled genoa 25 28 48 55 10 No sails maybe use of drift anchor or similar For a new inexperienced crew we do not recommend sailing in more wind than max 20 knots or 4 Bea...

Page 38: ...ANT Asymmetric spinnaker or Code O can MAX be used beam reach safely up to 5 m sec or 10 knots of true wind Code O can MAX be used upwind to 4 m sec or 8 knots of true wind use upwind in stronger wind will damage either the boat or the sail Code O and spinnaker can be used in stronger wind speed if used deeper downwind For more information about asymmetric spinnaker and Code O see further instruct...

Page 39: ...he genoa opens further up in the aft leach pull the Genoa car a bit forward On the Supreme version you can adjust the Genoa car from the cockpit via the Genoa track outhaul on the halyard stopper and also the Genoa sheet goes through the halyard stopper marked as GENOA The GENOA halyard stopper is normally ALWAYS left open and ONLY used if the winch is needed for another purpose In case you need t...

Page 40: ... but with full mainsail set the mast becomes a full nice mast curve However when mainsail is reefed the mast curve looks a bit strange but is normal for this mast design construction USING THE BACKSTAY The combined top shroud backstay has been developed because of the Swing Wing system to enable easy and quick trimming of the top shrouds backstay s when folding When sailing ALWAYS set the backstay...

Page 41: ...ind as this can will damage the furling system and the forestay Downwind we strongly recommend using a boomvang preventer for better control of the roach on the mainsail and also so the mainsail does not chafe too hard on the leeward side stay ...

Page 42: ...be packed with chock cords for less wind resistance not a must Pulling the reef line procedure is completed when the reef block in the aft leach is touching the boom Check that the reefing block forward at the mainsail luff is approx 10 or max 15 cm 4 to 6 over the mainsail boom Check that the reefing block at the luff is not chafing the sail Normally it does not but sometimes you have to go up an...

Page 43: ...in traveller to make an easier tack if the mainsail is too tight the boat will too quickly go into the wind again and it is hard to finish a tack procedure here it is also vital that the genoa is being pulled in tight quickly TACKING When tacking with the boat it sometimes helps to ease off the mainsheet a little especially in strong winds and waves If you stall the boat after a tack it also helps...

Page 44: ...nds the main halyard is tightened quite hard to flatten the sail and avoid wrinkles in the luff luff wrinkles can sometimes not be avoided By tensioning the mainsail luff upwind in winds exceeding 6 m s 12 knots you must ease off the main sheet when tensioning the luff If for example you are anchoring or beaching for a short time with the main sail set then loosen the main halyard a bit to release...

Page 45: ...an damage the mainsail or even worst case the rigging If you have wheel steering system it is even more important to make controlled gibing as the mainsheet can catch the wheel pedestal and damage this so this calls for even more focus when gibing in stronger winds SETTING AND FIXING THE BOWSPRIT The optional bowsprit has to be set manually You go forward and open the anchor locker you push by han...

Page 46: ...vent the sheet from falling in the water in front of the boat SETTING THE SPINNAKER You can best set the spinnaker either from the leeward trampoline or directly from the leeward float hatch Make sure the lines run correctly that the spinnaker halyard for example is not twisted round the forestay or the diamond spreader IMPORTANT keep sailing downwind and hoist the spinnaker in the sock behind the...

Page 47: ...the Windex arrow with the leeward Windex marker arm the Windex have two arms facing back this way you will find that you are sailing basically 160 degrees downwind which is the best you can do when the spinnaker is pulled to the windward float TAKING DOWN THE SPINNAKER NEVER sail the spinnaker without main sail It can become very difficult and dangerous to get it down without the wind shade behind...

Page 48: ...nd course approx 160 with a jibing angle of 40 in stronger winds it pays of well to go even deeper downwind For longer downwind course pull up the centreboard half way or even full up CODE O This is a fantastic but a VERY powerful sail Only use this upwind in light airs like upwind in max 4 m s 8 knots true wind Upwind in light airs you will only be able to point like 50 to 55 degrees and when tac...

Page 49: ... by just one turn around the cleat or even more simple just fix it with one turn around one of the forward lifting eye s This is very important so you avoid the Code O to furl out To furl out the Code O just release or open the furling line and pull the Code O sheet and you are now sailing Going beam reach maybe use both sheets on the same side this way you have one sheet in the Code O sheet block...

Page 50: ...long ALWAYS anchor in protected areas Note that multihulls have more windage than conventional yachts By anchoring off the stern the engine should be stopped to prevent the anchor line from getting into the propeller IMPORTANT if your Dragonfly 32 is equipped with a bowsprit pull first back in the bowsprit before you set the anchor as this does conflict The anchor is close to the bow so be careful...

Page 51: ...oth sides This way the boat will stay stabile when resting at anchor The reason why this is so important is due to the fact that the boat fish tale so much this can actually damage the stainless anchor fitting and bend this If you are not able to make an anchor bridle then move the anchor line up to the cleat you use for normal docking When anchoring from the center hull without a bridle the bowsp...

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Page 54: ...to either luff into the wind or bear off to dead downwind to adjust the centreboard Downwind you will seldom find adjusting problems By trying to pull the centre board down while sailing you can break the blocks or control lines to the centre board system The centreboard if fully down when the knot on the board up line on SB side is touching the lead eye never change the position of this knot as t...

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Page 56: ...loose or even break off To pull up the rudder first release the downhaul line and pull the lifting line in the back Also regularly check the bolt where the rudder is bolted to the rudder head that this nut is tight Always make sure that the downhaul line is always ready to release with no kinks or knots on the line and that the line can be lead into the aft locker via the drain hole When fx beachi...

Page 57: ...We recommend leaving the rudder in the water when moored in the marina and this is no problem as the rudder is treated with antifouling ...

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Page 66: ...__ Gelcoat RAL deck colour ____________________________________ Gelcoat RAL non skid colour ____________________________________ Propeller Type ___________________ Size ___________ Stripe work colour ____________________________________ Epoxy barrier under water ____________________________________ Antifouling ____________________________________ Mast colour RAL No ________________________________...

Page 67: ...nd polyester vinylester resin combined with 15 20 mm PVC sandwich foam core with closed cells which do not absorb water Therefore the boat is at all times unsinkable For eventual repairs use ONLY products on polyester vinylester basis Epoxy can be used in an emergency but cannot be cosmetically improved later with gelcoat If repairs are done where gelcoat finish is not needed or if the finish need...

Page 68: ...or any resin repairs How to make gelcoat repairs First sand the actual repair with grit 80 Then sand the area around it with grit 180 240 Apply gelcoat by 2 or 3 layers When completely dry sand it down with 120 240 thereafter with 500 800 1 200 After that polish with rubber compound and finally wax the whole area Use lots of ventilation gloves glasses and dust mask Keep children away WARNING The c...

Page 69: ... zinc on propeller and engine shaft When the boat is not used for some time fx like over winter fill up the diesel tank 100 and ask locally if diesel needs special extra treatment Make sure always to keep the Teflon rings on the float decks clean Often rinse this with just water If they start squeezing making noises spray these with Teflon spray every now and then Check all lines looks to be ok Ch...

Page 70: ...g for the first 3 to 4 seasons you will then have to lift the boat with a crane to clean and antifoul the centreboard Copper coat only needs high pressure cleaning and if the boat stay in the water clean the Copper coat surface 2 or 3 times a year by hand with fx a sponge to clean pots use the green sanding part on the sponge 3 It is recommended that all blocks batten cars are greased with Teflon ...

Page 71: ... them up vertically 4 Various steel wires can be washed in warm soap and water rinsed clean dried and afterwards wiped with an oilcloth 5 All ropes and blocks should be washed in warm soap and water rinsed and dried 6 Rigging and boom Make sure all lines and halyards are intact Should a halyard have a failure at the end turn it over Every year all halyards and reefing lines should be shortened app...

Page 72: ...g halyards reefing lines water stays and rudder down line as well as the cables and lines operating the swing wing system Minimum once a year shorten all halyards reefing lines and swing wing lines by approx 25 cm After some years you can turn them around or replace the lines Water stays we recommend changing every 7 years using the same quality of products or at max 15 000 NM Side stays should be...

Page 73: ...he mast in any plastic as this can cause the paint to bubble If wrapping is needed use breathable textile We recommend changing the trampolines after 10 years in strong sun climates and elsewhere after max 12 years ...

Page 74: ...keep a spare impeller and drive belt on board Check the level of oil Check the level of cooling water in the engine and the plastic bowl Always make sure to have antifreeze in the cooling water in cold climate IT IS ALWAYS THE OWNER S AND OR SKIPPERS RESPONSBUILITY TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE BOAT AT ALL TIMES We wish you some great and fantastic sailing with your Dragonfly 32 and if you respect...

Page 75: ...h o r w i n c h 1 2 V e l e c t r i c w i n c h O p o n a l B a t t e r y 5 0 A MP S i n b o a r d e n g i n e o n l y S t a n d a r d b a t t e r y 2 x V a r t a 7 0 A MP S f o r A u x S h o r e p o w e r p l u g S h o r e p o w e r s y s t e m 1 1 0 2 2 0 V O po n a l B o wt r u s t e r F o l d i n g s w i n g b o w t r u s t e r i n c e x t r a b ae r y O p o n a l F u s e S h o r e p o w e r f...

Page 76: ...c spinnaker sheet Polyester 1 10 mm 46 m Genoa furler Dyneema 1 8 mm 18 m Tack line Dyneema 1 8 mm 20 m Swing Wing line Dyneema 2 8 mm 27 m Barberhaul Polyester 2 8 mm 26 m Centerboard up Dyneema 1 8 mm 10 m Centerboard down Dyneema 1 8 mm 12 m Preventer boomvang Polyester 2 8 mm 15 m Lazy Jack Polyester 1 6 mm 18 m Lazy Jack on spreader Polyester 2 6 mm 2 5 m Mooring lines Polyester 4 16 mm 14 m ...

Page 77: ..._______ Address ________________________________ City ________________________________ Country ________________________________ Date of purchase ________________ Third owner Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ City ________________________________ Country ________________________________ Date of purchase ________________ Keep this manual in a safe place o...

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Page 80: ... registration confirmation from Raymarine or B G Navico per email How to proceed by warranty claims on electronics You have to contact Raymarine or B G Navico directly referring to your instrument registration Raymarine Please contact your national agent or Raymarine distributor They will be able to inform nearest Raymarine Service B G Navico Please use the online service dealer locator and contac...

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