After 18 years in this fast (for a monohull) classic http://www.sskf.se/2009/Nypan/Images/La ... nTesla.jpg we are looking for less work, more comfort and speed but most of all to try something new.
We sail mostly in the Stockholm archipelago but want to go offshore as well - to Gotland or Bornholm.
We are considering DF28S or DF920E but have as multihull novices two concerns/questions:
1 - You should avoid it but sometimes can't, how do you sail your DF in really strong wind? - In the archipelago you have to be able to go upwind at any time - islands in the way/quick change of wind direction. Do you sail ok with only reefed main, only with genoa or need the both to be able to go upwind.
2 - What is the risk of capsizing with these boats? - Wouldn't be nice with the family inside.
/Stefan
Strong wind sailing
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Stefan Kolmodin
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DF in strong winds etc
I have a DF920. In my experience, you need both jib and main to sail effectively upwind. My jib haliard broke once when going upwind in a good blow, so I tried sailing on main alone:- virtually impossible. However, will go upwind on jib alone, but obviously not as close to the wind as you could with both sails set and reefed.
If you reef down early, you will not be concerned about safety in the DF. The boats are 'thoroughbreds', are balanced and very reassuring in dirty weather. Also, I have found that all the sailing systems;- travellers, reefing gear, etc etc all work under load.
There are many things about the new 28 that I like;- float winching system, headroom over a greater area, etc. However, I think it is more of a sportsboat, whereas the 920 is in my opinion, more of a fast cruiser. I also think that the 920 is prettier;- more flowing lines, and less angular than the 28. Standard 920 has more traditional classic interior, whereas standard 28 looks more utilitarian, but not as bad as a Corsair/F boat!
If sailing with family, I am happier with closed transom of the 920 than I would be with open transom 28. Don't want any sproggs going out through the open 'back door'!
In case anyone from Quornings reading this, a 920 with the improved 28 folding sytem, and 28 style Heads/Front cabin layout would be perfect!
No offence to 28 owners! I think that the 28 is lovely, but more suited to round the buoys racing than family crusing. (No anchor locker, no under cockpit locker)
If you reef down early, you will not be concerned about safety in the DF. The boats are 'thoroughbreds', are balanced and very reassuring in dirty weather. Also, I have found that all the sailing systems;- travellers, reefing gear, etc etc all work under load.
There are many things about the new 28 that I like;- float winching system, headroom over a greater area, etc. However, I think it is more of a sportsboat, whereas the 920 is in my opinion, more of a fast cruiser. I also think that the 920 is prettier;- more flowing lines, and less angular than the 28. Standard 920 has more traditional classic interior, whereas standard 28 looks more utilitarian, but not as bad as a Corsair/F boat!
If sailing with family, I am happier with closed transom of the 920 than I would be with open transom 28. Don't want any sproggs going out through the open 'back door'!
In case anyone from Quornings reading this, a 920 with the improved 28 folding sytem, and 28 style Heads/Front cabin layout would be perfect!
No offence to 28 owners! I think that the 28 is lovely, but more suited to round the buoys racing than family crusing. (No anchor locker, no under cockpit locker)
DF920 Pelican, Swansea
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clarivoile
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Well
Just have to wait for the 32 
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clarivoile
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Just
launching....Between 35 and 28, I do think there is a gap which a 32 could fill nicely 
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Stefan Kolmodin
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Thanx for your answer Mal.
We've tested/checked out the 28S so far - and liked it a lot - but will check out the 920E as well.
A new 32 will be too expensive for us I guess and also I want the boat as small and easy to handle as possible but still with reasonable comfort under deck. The 920 and the 28 seem very close to each other so good to get the differences cleared out. We won't trailer a lot so that difference doesn't matter. Good quality feeling of the DF and also being able to manouver and even harbour the boat folded make them stand out.
/Stefan
We've tested/checked out the 28S so far - and liked it a lot - but will check out the 920E as well.
A new 32 will be too expensive for us I guess and also I want the boat as small and easy to handle as possible but still with reasonable comfort under deck. The 920 and the 28 seem very close to each other so good to get the differences cleared out. We won't trailer a lot so that difference doesn't matter. Good quality feeling of the DF and also being able to manouver and even harbour the boat folded make them stand out.
/Stefan
DF32 on it's way!
YES, the DF32 it's on it's way but you'll have to wait till 2012. It should appear in January 2012 at the Düsseldorf Boot in Germany.
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clarivoile
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Ipe Piccardt Brouwer
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DF 32
I'm very interested.
Anybody knows any details?
Trailerable?
Accomodation size?
Anybody knows any details?
Trailerable?
Accomodation size?
Ipe Piccardt Brouwer
DF920-28 'Ngalawa', Medemblik
DF920-28 'Ngalawa', Medemblik
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clarivoile
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Thomas Larsson
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Re: DF 32
Ipe, have a look here:Ipe Piccardt Brouwer wrote:I'm very interested.
Anybody knows any details?
Trailerable?
Accomodation size?
http://www.baadmagasinet.dk/index.php?s ... 766&page=1
//Mr W
Dragonfly 32, SWE11
Grace O'Malley
Grace O'Malley