Dragonfly Autumn 2023

Dragonfly Autumn 2023

Autumn is about to arrive here in the northern hemisphere. Which means that it is time to take good care of your Dragonfly.

To inform and illustrate recommended service, maintenance, and refitting on older Dragonfly Trimarans, we will take you through some general information.

Rough elements, like strong winds and wave conditions, saltwater and UV has impact on the boat after extensive sailing.

We strongly recommend to service and change vital parts on your boat according to our recommendations. This information overrules any other former information you may have, as the following is based on latest experience.

Sails
When ordering sails through Quorning Boats you get individual guidance on which sails is best for your way of sailing. All Elvström sails ordered through Quorning Boats are quality labeled with Made for Dragonfly Trimarans.

Rigging
Check all cables for wear and tear, and if needed replace the damaged cables. For trailer boats, we strongly recommend focusing on the side stay cables, as these bend when stepping the mast.
If the cables bend near the side stay terminal, it may cause the cables to break.

On all Dragonflys, please regularly check the forestay cable in the top at the terminal. When furling, the spinnaker halyard occasionally may block the forestay, which in worst case can cause failure of the forestay.

Trampolines

On all Dragonflys, we recommend re-stitching (sewing) along the seems of the trampolines every 6-7 years (in climates with strong UV, every 5 years). Normally, our clients change their trampolines after 10-12 years use.

Float deck teflon pad rings

On Dragonflys built after 1989, the white 5 mm Teflon pad rings on the float deck need to be changed every 13-15 years – this is neither critical nor structural. For easy change of these pads/rings, you just bolt off the floats from the wings.

Quick-Links

Over the years, Quorning Boats has used rigging links, so-called Quick-Links, in the Dragonfly production. When replacing these, it is of utmost importance to purchase links of same high quality or similar products carrying same strength (working load). Many products look the same, but do not have the same strength. We strongly recommend to purchase these from Quorning Boats or your local Dragonfly dealer.

Painting

Painted surfaces can not be covered with Plastic or other non-breathable materials, as water and condensation can not be lead away from the painted surfaces, and these are not able to dry out.

When water is stuck between the Paint and a non-breathable or non-ventilated material, blisters can occur between the paint and the gelcoat or on the carbon sections of the mast. Due to these circumstances, the permanent use of Ex. Matt-Fenders cannot be recommended, as water and Condensation can get stuck between these and the hull, and this may lead to blisters in the Paint.

Quorning Boats can not be held responsible for Blisters in the paint occurred due to covering the painted surfaces with non-breathable materials.

Important

Parts ordered at Quorning Boats Denmark, will be produced in original materials. Should you choose to order from other suppliers, please check that the same kind of materials and fittings are used – especially on the water stays and other rigging parts, where stronger Dyeform cables and special terminals are used.

After Sales - Autumn 2023 Offer
Winter is a busy season in the After Sales Service department. To spread the work load during Winter 2023/24, we have therefore decided to offer all Dragonfly owners a special Autumn 2023 Campaign on some of the vital spare parts.

From 1 September 2023 to 31 October 2023 we will offer the following Campaigns:

10% off on Elvström sails (excl. bartels, furling systems etc. - SAILS ONLY)
10% off on all Dragonfly wires and rigging
10% off on Dragonfly trampolines in new grey and improved UV material
10% off on LIROS sheets, Dyneema halyards and other lines

By ordering during this campaign you secure that you get this years pricing.

Common spare parts can be shipped within two weeks, whereas special parts and/or custom-made parts usually can be delivered within 6-8 weeks. Longer delivery is expected for individual parts.

To place your order and secure yourself the 2023 prices , please contact our After Sales manager Jørn Olesen directly today.

OPEN YARD - AUTUMN 2023

On September 1st from 10 am till 4 pm we will for the second time this year open our doors at the Dragonfly Yard in Denmark.

If you are curious about how Dragonfly Trimarans are built? Then this is your chance to experience and explore the Dragonfly Yard.

The Dragonfly 28 Performance and the Dragonfly 40C Performance will be ready on the water for test sails.

Please register* in advance, with the following information:

Name
Contact information
Country
Number of persons joining you

We hope to see you!