Dragonfly 32 Swing Wing, Руководство пользователя

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SAILING TIPS:
MANOEUVRING IN HARBOUR: If the water is deep enough always sail or motor
with the swing keel fully DOWN for better manoeuvring and less drifting. The
boat manoeuvres the same way in folded and/or unfolded position. Remember
the boat is light and by stronger wind, the boat drifts easier than conventional
yachts. Please note when the boat is folded in, it can be difficult to stop the boat,
because the propeller is now up higher and closer to the water surface.
Get now used to manoeuvre the boat by engine, so you feel comfortable
– also
when motoring, do not go too slow. You must have enough speed to steer the
boat which is normally 2 knots or even a bit more. 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 then use it again. It will also automatically shut down when
overheated.
Never motor faster than 5 knots with the foldable bow thruster in down position.
When using bow thruster, there must be NO lines in the water, like fx tack line
from the bowsprit or mooring lines as these can get caught in the bow thruster.
No persons must be swimming near the boat when the Bow thruster is active.
For more detailed information on this, please read the Bow thruster
“Owner’s
manual “ .