Dragonfly 25 Sport, Руководство пользователя

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If this is your first multihull we strongly recommend before ”taking command” of the boat,
to get some training in controlling the boat while sailing as well as powering (manoeuvring)
to ensure your safety and comfort. Your dealer will give you this basic information. We
strongly advise when receiving the boat to get to know the boat well first under easy calm
conditions, especially also manoeuvring the boat under power, try this out in ”open” water
first using a fender or similar and manoeuvre the boat around this floating object, get to
learn how the boat turns, stops and how it manoeuvres in reverse etc. This is a very
important exercise. This boat is not more difficult to handle than a conventional yacht and
many times easier, but it behaves differently than conventional yachts.
IMPORTANT
When the boat is folded, the boat and propeller is lifted about 7 cm higher and the propeller
has therefore less effect. Test this out well in controlled conditions, so you really get familiar
with this. For your information, a 6 Hp engine can only motor against the wind in up to max
22-24 knots of true windspeed on flat water and against waves only up to max 20 knots of
wind. If you need to motor against strong wind only, we recommend assisting with the jib –
or, get a stronger engine if you often meet stronger headwinds while motoring. The boat is
only CE approved for max 10 Hp.
We do not recommend to go sailing in the boat in more wind than 4 Beaufort or 15 knots of
true wind, before you know the boat well.
IMPORTANT :
Always before taking the boat out: Pull down the centre board for better manoeuvring,
without the centre board down, the boat cannot make a sharp turn and will drift much
quicker.
And again, check that float hatches are closed safely!
Always regularly check that all the float compartments are dry.
Always make sure you have enough fuel on the engine.
Always check the weather report.