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by pmg2001
Wed 09 Jan 13, 18:12
Forum: HULL issues concerning all DFs
Topic: Squeaking/hard to unfold amas
Replies: 6
Views: 7313

no answer here but hoping good replies come

I have frequently experienced significant challenges in folding my 1200 also; way more force seems to be required than what I would like to have to apply; have broken sheaves twice; any and all good suggestions are welcomed;
by pmg2001
Thu 29 Jul 10, 11:03
Forum: DF1200 Rig/Sails
Topic: Furling Boom
Replies: 0
Views: 8432

Furling Boom

Greeetings all, I want to let all know that last winter I replaced my standard Dragonfly boom with a Schaefer roller furler boom and am very happy with the results. The new boom is about 12" higher and 18" longer than the boom from Quoring. The new main sail has a fair amount of roach and ...
by pmg2001
Thu 29 Jul 10, 10:52
Forum: DF1200 Hull
Topic: Centerboard downhaul line replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 13453

very helpful

Larry, Thanks very helpful guidance; my 9 year old downhaul line had been stiff and occassionally would slip out of its jam cleat, when it split its cover a couple of weeks ago, I used your directions to replace it w/ Endura; your directions were very clear, right on the money and made this job very...
by pmg2001
Mon 07 Apr 08, 1:44
Forum: General
Topic: VERY SLOOWWW User Forum
Replies: 8
Views: 9446

Thanks for taking care of this

All good now; i'm a newbie and was very frustrated; but now all is OK; thanks for taking care of this and for all of your efforts
by pmg2001
Sun 23 Mar 08, 23:05
Forum: General
Topic: DF Handbook
Replies: 10
Views: 12391

DF Manual

did the DF manual ever get completed? i searched around the forum and couldn't findit. i'm interested in getting one if it is available.
by pmg2001
Wed 19 Mar 08, 12:01
Forum: General
Topic: Compare and contrast sailing Farrier/Corsair trimarans with
Replies: 3
Views: 13270

Compare and contrast sailing Farrier/Corsair trimarans with

I am considering moving up from an F/C242 (24 foot length foldable trimarran designed by Ian Farrier built by Corsair) to a Dragonfly 1200 and am wondering about others' experiences going from Farrier/Corsair trimarans to Dragonflys. I recognize the size jump will be a big factor in this change as w...