Swing Wing operating when docked
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Swing Wing operating when docked
Is it allowed to open the Swing Wing system (amas out) without any external support when docked on the winter cradle ?
The load for pivot axes will be quite high during the movement.
What is the weight of akas and amas?
The load for pivot axes will be quite high during the movement.
What is the weight of akas and amas?
Mika Harju
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I do it all the time on my 920. If the mast is up, the bulk of the weight is supported by the backstays. When I step up the mast, I actually stand on one of the amas at a time to connect the backstay to the ama. Of course, all of this is for short period of time. I would support the amas with boat stands if left for prolonged time.
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Re: Swing Wing operating when docked
I advise you to support the amas with extra stands. The weight of the amas themselves is not a concern:Mika Harju wrote:Is it allowed to open the Swing Wing system (amas out) without any external support when docked on the winter cradle ?
The load for pivot axes will be quite high during the movement.
What is the weight of akas and amas?
1) Strong storm-force cross-winds can blow the boat over.
2) Weight of heavy snow and ice can be many hundreds of kilograms, and could stress the hinges/beam connections.
Larry - Former Owner DF-1200
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Re: Swing Wing operating when docked
Yes, I am supporting the amas with stands when they are opened. I am just making some maintenance work there and polishing the amas. I was wondering is it possible to do the opening prosedure without any support?Double Horizon wrote:I advise you to support the amas with extra stands. The weight of the amas themselves is not a concern:Mika Harju wrote:Is it allowed to open the Swing Wing system (amas out) without any external support when docked on the winter cradle ?
The load for pivot axes will be quite high during the movement.
What is the weight of akas and amas?
1) Strong storm-force cross-winds can blow the boat over.
2) Weight of heavy snow and ice can be many hundreds of kilograms, and could stress the hinges/beam connections.
Mika Harju
DF1000 Racing #8
DF1000 Racing #8
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