DRAGONFLY Trimarans User Forum

Finally came around to the mast head and sure enough, two rollers too big, cracked and grinding against each other. Changed that as well, still an issue :shock: Found the old main sail, much lighter and easier to handle. Flew right up! Conclusion: the new main sail is too heavy for handling and rai...

Finally came around to the mast head and sure enough, two rollers too big, cracked and grinding against each other. Changed that as well, still an issue :shock: Found the old main sail, much lighter and easier to handle. Flew right up! Conclusion: the new main sail is too heavy for handling and rais...

@PerPedersen: Do you know, how much power you can expect from it on average? Is shading a big problem in that position? I don't have any equipment using electricity, so I'm not so concerned with the charging, hence not sure about the output. That also answers your 2nd question: not a big problem fo...

Bought my DF last year including a solar cell panel. This is mounted fixed behind the mast and fits perfectly. Only issue with that location is that when handling sail, boom etc you naturally want to step where the panel is, and I'm not sure it won't break even if it is a flat bendable type, so I av...

Did the investigation and found the issue. At the base of the mast, the rollers are scratching the edge off against the edge of the mast, i.e. the mast is to low down or the rollers are to big. When the rollers are under load, they are lifted a bit hence making the problem worse. Previous owner also...

Previous owner confirms that the winch is only necessary the last 1.5 meter or so. So something is wrong, and I'll investigate before using the main sail again.

You should not need a winch at all to raise a main. You should only use the winch to tighten the halyard. I strongly advise you to find the source of the problem before a serious mishap happens. You should not wait until autumn. It's very easy to lower the mast on 800. Do not remove the jib. Just c...

A few things to check: 1. Block at the top of the mast. Inspect and lubricate. It may be broken or jammed. 2. Block at the bottom of the mast and any deck organizers. You will only notice these problems under load. 3. You may have a broken sheave that jams the halyard under load. 4. Inspect your ha...

Hi. Have a DF800 FW bought last year. Very happy :D Wondering about the force needed to set the main sail. Even with the 2 speed winch it takes a lot of muscles, which I fortunately have but my wife doesn't. I have checked that nothing is blocking the sliding of the mountings and also lubricated eac...

Can you post a picture please. I am not exactly sure what a p-link is. Is it possibly the same as quick link, e.g. https://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Hillman-Group-3-16-in-Opening-Stainless-Steel-Quick-Link-3-Pack-852031-0/203810392 Thanks. Close but it's pear chaped: http://www.peguet.fr/self-certifi...

Hi all. Just wanted to share this. Just recently bought a DF800 FW. Fore and side stays replaced during the last two years, so that's OK. Wondered about the p-link at the top of the mast. The link is carrying the load from the fore and side stays and the back stays as well. Looked OK, but since I do...