Dragonfly 32 Swing Wing, Manual

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GENERAL SERVICING:
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Clean blocks and sheets well in freshwater regularly.
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Lubricate blocks and halyard stoppers every 2-3 months.
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Clean all tracks frequently where travellers are functioning. Also, the mast
track.
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Min once a year clean and grease the winches and check the springs.
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Keep the sails covered at all times when not in use to protect from the sun.
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Keep the sails dry and rinse regularly with freshwater. If sails get damaged
immediate repair is required.
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Let a sail maker check the sails once a year.
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Have the engine serviced min once a year and according to the manufacturer.
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Be sure to have antifreeze cooling on the engine.
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Check that all sea corks are working well.
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Empty water and holding tank before the winter.
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Empty the hot water boiler before the winter.
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Check engine oil.
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Check diesel fuel filter.
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Check zinc on propeller and engine shaft.
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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.
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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.
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Check all lines looks to be ok.
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Check that the handles on the hatches are not loose. If so, just tighten the
screw on the "inside" of the handle.
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Once a year unscrew the float Moonlight /skylight handles (not the flush
hatches) take it apart and on the outside fitting you see a smaller O-ring
– this
needs grease once a year.
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Check the seams on the trampolines and the cables on the trampolines and
the Swing Wing system is ok. Any sailmaker can repair the trampolines.
Please note that this is only our simple and basic recommendation on what to
check and service
– there might be other special products on your boat that also
needs attention and service.