Where to look bying a used 920 SWING WING built in 1997?

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Doppelfrosch
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Where to look bying a used 920 SWING WING built in 1997?

Post by Doppelfrosch »

Hi.

I m going to look at a used 920 built in 1997.

Are there some special things to look at, which are well known to that boat type?


The owner told me, that the mast came down one day and a rigger fixed it.

The mat broke at the fixing point.

I there a possibility to fix that and the mast will be o.k. in the future?

Best regards
TC
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Loaded question....

Post by TC »

I haven't seen a 920, so I'll base a response on my 1000.

1. Look at the aka/main hull hinges and shoulder structure. Hinges sloppy? Shoulder fiberglass look good? Look like it has been repaired?

2. Look at the aka/ama pivot points. Signs of water ingress? Bent/rusty pins? Nuts and threads good?

3. Look at the ama structure around the pivot pin. Still sound? Deformed?

4. Water stays. Cable in good condition? End fittings sound?

5. Does the entire mechanism fold/unfold smoothly.

6. Net damaged?

7. The above is probably the most unique items for a Dragonfly. Everything else you look at should be like for any other boat. Centerboard? Mold? Leaks? Hatch leaks? Deck damage? Mast base damage? Winches? Lines? Stove/heater works? Engine/electrical? Stainless cables? Etc etc etc....

Good luck!
TC

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Doppelfrosch
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Post by Doppelfrosch »

Thank´s for your help.

I didnt bought the boat i have looked at.

To much work to do and to many things which have to be replaced.

Next week i will look for another one.

Maybe this time.
Doppelfrosch
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I ve got one.

Post by Doppelfrosch »

Yes, i´m the new owner of a 920.

Some things to do, but it is a good boat.

I will open new topics for my questions.
Mous01
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Dragonfly 920 1997

Post by Mous01 »

Hi, Doppelfrosch,
Did you remember the number of the hull of 920 1997?
Thank you
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