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5. Manufacturers materials - The following is used in the construction of the Dragonfly
1000. Should any repairs need to be made, it is best to match these materials:
HULL COLOR:
Gelcoat # White 200(2000) or International RAL # 9010
INTERIOR COLOR:
Top coat no. 5022 from JOTUN, Norway
RED STRIPING:
3m # 3650 - 176
ANTIFOULING:
International VC 17M
The Dragonfly 1000 is manufactured using hand laid, reinforced fiberglass polyester
combined with 15mm PVC sandwich foam core.
** For eventual repairs use ONLY products of polyester base. Epoxy can be used in
an emergency, but cannot be cosmetically improved later with gelcoat as you can with
polyester products.
6. Waterstay - The waterstays are the cables running from the main hull out to the
amas underneath each wing arm. They should be checked for damage or corrosion
before each use. Replace immediately if there is any damage found and contact our
office immediately.
7. Checklist - Here are a few critical areas that should be checked periodically:
a.
Amas
: check for any water in the bilges
b.
Engine
room: check that all clamps are on tight from the water heater
c. W
aterstays
Always keep an extra eye on them
d.
inspection plates on the wing arms -
Periodically open and check
e.
Ama bolts
- Check the condition and tightness.
f.
Turning sheaves
on trampoline nettings - Lubricate.
g.
rigging
- Keep an eye on.
h.
Swing-wing system lines
- Periodically check the lines. Look for chafe.
