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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 40 Swing Wing...
  • Page 2 Introduction We are delighted to welcome you to the family of DRAGONFLY sailors with our warmest congratulations on your new DRAGONFLY 40. This manual is meant to help you enjoy sailing and understand the comfort and safety of your boat. The manual describes the boat, the equipment and includes maintenance guidance.

  • Page 3: Registration Form

    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 4 Document and receipt for DF 40 Hull No: ________ Hull ID-No: ___________________ Owner’s name and address Name: Address: City: Country: The 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: _________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 9: Before You Go Sailing

    Before you go sailing CHECK LIST: • Check the weather forecast carefully. • Check the water tank level. • Check diesel tank level. • Check the power on your batteries are adequate. • Check engine oil (and cooling water on the diesel engine). •...
  • Page 10 • Beware of High tension/voltage cables. Mast height above sea level is up to 24 meters/75 feet – with no antennas. • For ocean crossings, we recommend carrying a life raft in case of fire. • For Ocean crossings and long-distance offshore sailing, we recommend all crew to get familiar with the safety hatch in the aft cabin and the function of this.
  • Page 11 LIFERAFT: The Dragonfly 40 is unsinkable, except in case of fire. For sailing Offshore, we can only recommend carrying a Life raft on board and most insurance companies insist this is always on board, please check up with your insurance policy.

  • Page 12: Man Overboard

    MAN OVERBOARD: IMPORTANT – always make sure that the other crew members aboard have been instructed in how to start up the engine and take the sails down and have been instructed on how to pick up a person, who has fallen overboard – could e.g., be the skipper who fell overboard! Make sure crew is well informed to use the “man overboard “function on the GPS if this is installed in the electronic system.

  • Page 13: Controlling The Boat

    CONTROLLING THE BOAT: If this is your first multihull, we highly recommend getting some training in controlling the boat while sailing as well as motoring (maneuvering), to ensure your safety and comfort – THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Your dealer will give you this first basic information and instruction. We strongly advise when receiving the boat, to get to know the boat well first under easy calm conditions, especially also maneuvering the boat under engine.
  • Page 14 NEVER set sails before both floats are folded OUT to full beam and backstays are set tight, and safety cables are installed on both aft wings. When folded in, please avoid stronger wind and waves from the side. Max 25 cm waves height when folded in and max 20 m/s (40 knots) wind from the side.
  • Page 15 The DRAGONFLY 40 series is classified according to the CE-standards in category A and B. DRAGONFLY 40 is designed for the CE category A, Offshore and Ocean trips with max 6 persons aboard, during which the wind may rise to more than max 8 Beaufort on the Beaufort scale = 40+ knots = 20+ m/sec.
  • Page 16 MANOEUVRING AND MOORING RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE: Always wear your life jacket when sailing or even motoring. In heavy weather, always wear the safety harness on deck. Make sure to have functional life jackets for the whole crew. When sailing in windy conditions, stay on the center hull only. Minimum four mooring lines of adequate dimensions (min 18 mm x 16 meters) and suitable for the environment should be aboard.
  • Page 17 • Be aware that the boat maybe can capsize in folded condition by winds exceeding +8 Beaufort (40 knots – 20 m/sec). In that case, secure the mast sideways, with e.g., one halyard to each side on the dock. This halyard does not have to be tight at all, just loose/slack so tide is not a problem or unfold both sides minimum 75 cm (3´) each.
  • Page 18 If the lines are changed, make sure to replace lines with the same kind of quality of the lines, very important. Most of these lines on the Dragonfly are Dyneema quality lines. • We recommend changing the standing and running rigging every 10 years using the same quality of products.
  • Page 19 BIMINI: Never sail with the Bimini (optional) up in stronger winds than 25 knots TWS. Just fold it back to the aft bigger stainless rail and secure it safely and even better install the Bimini cover. If the Bimini is used in stronger winds, this is at the owner’s own risk.
  • Page 20 Operating the Swing-Wing system • IMPORTANT – The Swing-Wing system must ONLY be used in protected harbour areas. Max. total wave height of 0.25 m / 10”. and to be operated in max wind speed 15 m/s (30 knots) when facing upwind or downwind. Wind from the side must not exceed 12 m/s (25 knots) Any use elsewhere at owner’s own risk.
  • Page 21 6) The float will automatically start to fold out and you can now activate the electrical winch (IMPORTANT - always fold only one side at a time). 7) Keep an eye that lines do not jam between the wings and the center hull. Once again ensure that the endless Swing-Wing line has no kinks.
  • Page 22 and secure the boat when the floats are fully pulled out. If these safety cables are not installed, the boat can fold in and collapse while sailing. The safety cables are also as backup if someone should by accident open the rope clutch/halyard stopper for the Swing-Wing system or if the Dyneema line for the Swing-Wing system should fail over time.
  • Page 23 line under load just on the jammer, release by taking the load off over the winch and then open the halyard stopper and easy slowly and gently. 4) First, take the line marked “FOLD OUT” 2 or 3 turns around the electric winch, pull just a bit and you can now easily open the double stopper/jammer and release the line slowly, then you can change line, so the “FOLD IN”...
  • Page 24 waves from bigger powerboats passing by – it is not recommended to have bigger yachts alongside. However, we do not recommend having very heavy Yachts tied up alongside. This also requires that all the boats are moored and tied up correctly. When tied up alongside a dock –...
  • Page 25 IMPORTANT: On dry land, NEVER fold out by using the folding system only. On dry land, you must push by hand the float approx. 1/3 out, before you winch it out by using the Swing-Wing system. This is because the floats are missing their buoyancy from the water.

  • Page 26: Launching The Boat

    Launching the boat When launching, or handling the boat, for example for transport or winter storage, the lifting eyes and the lifting straps are guaranteed to hold, ONLY when provided from Quorning Boats and used under the following conditions: 2 x SHORTER LIFTINGSTRAPS AFT, AND 2 x LONGER LIFTINGSTRAPS FORWARD 1) Lifting eyes and straps/slings are designed for single crane hook system use only –...
  • Page 27 9) Also always check that the bilge is dry and that no “new water” enters the center hull bilge or engine room, before you unhook the crane. Furthermore, do remember to check that the optional kayak hatches are closed back on the floats before launching. A travel lift can be used if this is not too small.

  • Page 28: Sailing Tips

    Sailing tips: MANEUVERING IN HARBOUR: If the water is deep enough, always sail or motor with the centerboard fully DOWN for better maneuvering and less drifting. The boat maneuvers basically the same way in the folded- and/or unfolded position. Remember the boat is light, and, by stronger wind, the boat drifts easier than conventional yachts.
  • Page 29 When changing or ordering new rigging parts and halyards – ALLWAYS make sure to get the very same type of quality on these products – this is of outmost importance and or order you new parts by Quorning Boats/Dragonfly and or your local dealer.

  • Page 30: Stepping The Mast

    stitching the trampolines within 5-7 years and replacing them within 10-12 years from purchase. STEPPING THE MAST: When stepping the mast, if possible and preferably one float should be folded out, as it provides more working space and more clearance (slack) to fit the side stays.
  • Page 31 SETTING THE GENOA ON MANUAL FURLING SYSTEM: Before hoisting the genoa, make sure to roll/furl some furling line up on the furling drum. Turn the head foil anti-clockwise, until you have only about 2 meters (approx. 6 feet) line left in the cockpit. Like this, you can furl the genoa at once, when the genoa is hoisted.
  • Page 32 the aft eyes – hereafter, when the reefing lines are pulled through the mainsail boom, you tie the reefing line to and around the aluminum eye, where the same reefing line has just been pulled through. Tie it with a bowline knot, so that you can open it again.
  • Page 33 – that the centerboard lines are disconnected from the mast base, before craning off the mast The Dragonfly 40 is a quite big boat and the mast and rigging you can compare to a 45´yacht. We therefore strongly recommend always having professional assistance to set and or take down the mast and rigging.
  • Page 35 Sail and trim tips: SAIL DIAGRAM DRAGONFLY 40 TOURING AND ULTIMATE DIAGRAM OF SAIL AREA TO TRUE WIND SPEED: m/sec. Knots Beaufort Upwind and beam reach 0 – 8 0 – 16 Full main + full genoa 8 – 10 16 –...
  • Page 36 SAIL DIAGRAM DRAGONFLY 40 C ULTIMATE AND C PERFORMANCE DIAGRAM OF SAIL AREA TO TRUE WIND SPEED: m/sec. Knots Beaufort Upwind and beam reach 0 – 8 0 – 16 Full main + full genoa 8 – 10 16 – 20 Main 1 reef + full genoa 10 –...
  • Page 37 By sailing upwind and if the leeward float is almost pressed down in the water to almost the deck level, this is a good sign and time to reduce sail area. IMPORTANT – Make sure that you know you can trust your wind speed device information and that you are completely certain that this wind device measures the wind speed in knots and or m/s (meters per second), and carefully check if you see true (TWS) or apparent (AWS) wind speed on the display.
  • Page 38 the luff needs more tension, but if you over tense the luff, it can damage the sail and if you lose the luff tension too much, the genoa halyard can be furled around the forestay and damage the forestay and the furling system, which can in worst case also cause the forestay to break.
  • Page 39 MAST TRIMMING: The special Dragonfly Carbon mast spreader system is always trimmed and adjusted from the yard, but generally the mast must bend approx. 7 cm in full length, when no sails are set.
  • Page 40 When sailing, ALWAYS set the backstays in both sides to obtain the right tension on the top shrouds (side stays). In light wind, you can set them easily and lock them in their jammers. In stronger wind (+ 10 knots), set the backstays on the mainsheet electric winch, so they feel well tight.
  • Page 41 On the Dragonfly 40 Touring, there are only two big active reef positions in the main sail. For Ocean crossing, we recommend a third reef in the main sail. The DF 40 Ultimate version always has 3 reefpoints standard in the mainsail if the sail is supplied by the yard.
  • Page 42 In stronger wind conditions, we recommend opening the main sheet, if the boat feels overpowered and if the rudder loosens its grip and cavitate. TACKING UPWIND: By tacking upwind against waves – we sometimes recommend, before the tack, easing off the mainsheet a bit to make an easier tack – if the mainsail is too tight –...
  • Page 43 IMPORTANT – In stronger winds the main halyard is tightened quite hard to flatten the sail and to avoid wrinkles in the luff – luff wrinkles can sometimes not be avoided. By tensing the mainsail luff upwind in winds exceeding 6 m/s (12 knots), you must always ease off the main sheet while tensing the luff.
  • Page 44 A trimaran is downwind not rolling over from one side to the other, and the spinnaker pole is nonexistent. With a little practice, you can handle the spinnaker alone, but always handle it with respect!!! If you respect the spinnaker and use it with reason, it is great –...
  • Page 45 clew, so you now see the spinnaker clew about 3 meters (6 feet) on the windward side and keep pulling the spinnaker sheet and now SLOWLY jibe the mainsail, while you keep pulling the spinnaker sheet – you will see that it works perfectly.
  • Page 46 the sock close behind the mainsail. This is a very easy safe operation and is no stress. Like this, you can control the spinnaker – easily and elegantly. Now the sock is pulled down, and you can ease off the spinnaker halyard and pull the spinnaker and sock down.
  • Page 47 Use the Code-0 halyard, which is just above the forestay – the next halyard up is ONLY for spinnaker. MANUAL FURLING CODE-0: Set the Code-0 luff tight and make sure to immediately install the endless furling line system, which you lead back on the boat and fix this with the chock cord onto and around the back aft mooring cleat.
  • Page 48 For longer distance sailing upwind, we do recommend taking down the Code-O and if you go upwind in very strong wind conditions. Take the code-O fully down and stow it safely inside the float.
  • Page 49 ANCHORING: The anchor bracket is designed for an anchor of maximum 21 kgs. If the anchor and anchor system is installed from the yard, a safety backup line system is installed to lock and secure the anchor when not active. Make sure to release this safety line before you activate the anchor.
  • Page 50 CENTERBOARD and kick-up-system The centerboard 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 side cockpit. After this has been released, you need to put it back in position, just by pushing the folding cleat down by force, and it will go back in active position again.

  • Page 52: Rudder System

    When e.g., beaching the Dragonfly, just beforehand release the downhaul line fully, so the rudder goes up by itself when it touches the ground and then pull it up, it is a big rudder and not designed to go easy up and down like on a dinghy.

  • Page 53: Emergency Tiller

    EMERGENCY TILLER: The Dragonfly 40 has an external emergency tiller to be fitted just over the rudderstock, on the backend of the cockpit floor. The emergency tiller can be found in the cockpit locker.
  • Page 60 Gas-system (propane) The Dragonfly 40 is standard equipped with a double gas burner stove and a 3 Kgs steel EU norm gas cylinder placed inside the wheel stand. Optionally it can be equipped with a gas oven above the kitchen sink. Some boats are built with other stove and oven types which are not reflected in the following information.
  • Page 61 Only store the boat in folded position on the Dragonfly Trolley, folded out puts too much load on the front car hook.
  • Page 62 240 or finer sandpaper. You can use either one or two component varnish with satin finish. Two-part varnish is best. Dragonfly is built in both hand-laid and vacuum infused reinforced fiberglass and polyester/vinylester resin combined with 15-20-25 mm PVC closed cell sandwich foam core (main bulkheads in 50mm foam core), which do not absorb water.

  • Page 63: General Servicing

    BY ANY DAMAGE TO THE BOAT: Contact your dealer or the yard for instructions if you have any questions. If not, you could endanger your safety and/or maybe even lose your warranty. In serious matters, contact your insurance company. GELCOAT REPAIRS: IMPORTANT –...
  • Page 64 • Clean all tracks frequently, where travelers are functioning. Also, the mast track. • Min. once a year clean and grease the winches and check the springs. • Always keep the sails covered when not in use to protect from the sun. •...
  • Page 65 ENVIROMENT AND TOILET WASTE: The boat is sailing on our beautiful blue planet, so please take good care of it. Never spill/waste Diesel into the seawater, be always careful when you fill up the Diesel tank, always have rags and or paper towels ready to clean the Diesel pistol and be extremely careful not to overfill the Diesel tank.

  • Page 66: Spring Cleaning

    SPRING CLEANING EXTERIOR: Wash and wax the boat (do not wax the non-skid areas). Waxing is not needed, if the boat was waxed just before the winter storage. INTERIOR: Clean the boat everywhere. ANTIFOULING: Main hull. First wash the bottom of the boat with freshwater. If necessary, high- pressure wash.
  • Page 67 1) Make sure to take off the sails, sprayhood, and cockpit tent. Wash and rinse out dirt and salt. Everything must be completely dry, before stowed away for the winter and kept in a dry place. 2) Cushions: • For cleaning cushions, you can remove the cover by opening the zip on the back of the cushion.
  • Page 68 Make sure that ventilation is good before storing the boat for the winter. The best thing to do is to store the boat indoors for the winter period. If you use a canvas or plastic type cover, make sure it does not touch the boat and hulls, as this might scratch the boat badly.

  • Page 69: Important General Information

    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. IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION: NEVER drill holes in the carbon mast section without asking your local dealer or Quorning Boats beforehand.
  • Page 70 If you respect what is informed here in this Owner´s Manual, you will enjoy and understand the boat even much better. We wish you some great and fantastic sailing and cruising with your Dragonfly 40. Quorning Boats, DRAGONFLY TRIMARANS DENMARK...
  • Page 72 Owner’s list First owner: Name: ________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City: ________________________________ Country: ________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________ Second owner: Name: ________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City: ________________________________ Country: ________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________ Third owner: Name: ________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City: ________________________________ Country: ________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________ Keep this manual in a safe place onboard and hand it over to the new owner if you sell the boat!!

  • Page 73: Warranty

    Warranty: INBOARD ENGINE REGISTRATION: Your inboard engine has been registered from the yard to the engine manufacturer or importer. For warranty and/or service, contact your local engine dealer. RAYMARINE AND ELECTRONICS: If Raymarine or possible other electronics has been mounted on your boat, Quorning Boats has registered the serial numbers according to your hull number for warranty.

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