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by AMZ
Fri 05 Sep 14, 16:37
Forum: DF800 Rig/Sails
Topic: lowering the mast on the water to pass bridges
Replies: 5
Views: 10414

Mast lowering/raising instructions from Quorning

Does anybody have a copy of the factory instructions for raising and lowering the mast? I have an older DF 25 but from the sound of things it may be similar for most models.
Overall it seems fairly intuitive but the potential for undesirable consequences is pretty high if you miss something.
by AMZ
Mon 21 Apr 14, 3:47
Forum: HULL issues concerning all DFs
Topic: delamination cabin, hull and amma tops
Replies: 2
Views: 10273

I found more delaminated glass on the outboard side of an ama where an earlier repair had failed. The core bond adhesive has gotten wet and failed. Not sure if due to moisture or physical damage from some other object. I removed a one by three foot section of exterior skin in order to get back to a ...
by AMZ
Thu 06 Mar 14, 12:37
Forum: HULL issues concerning all DFs
Topic: Has anyone rigged bow triangle nets?
Replies: 2
Views: 7465

There's a similar project on the agenda for our boat. In this case it's to keep the wife interested in sailing with small kids (ours)-she was worried about the possibility of an unscheduled swim session.
by AMZ
Thu 06 Mar 14, 12:32
Forum: HULL issues concerning all DFs
Topic: delamination cabin, hull and amma tops
Replies: 2
Views: 10273

Working on a similar issue on the amas on my 25. There's some delamination on the cabin top as well, but that may have to wait for next winter to be addressed. I have to find a a stopping point for the improvements in order to have a starting point for the sailing. I always figured that I'd go at it...