DRAGONFLY Trimarans User Forum

Penry, If Nicolai told you they don't have any updated polars then that is probably correct. So...as a rough guesstimate I would recommend multiplying the numbers given between 8-18knots of true wind speed by about 5/6 in a stripped boat, maybe 2/3 (0.66) in a boat equipped for cruising. This is jus...

Penyrj and Mario,

You might want to check with Jens about revised 'updated' Polars. I believe the original ones posted were a bit ambitious. I think Jens probably has updated and more accurate Polars than those posted originally.

Best,

James P. Clayton
DF35-6
US Virgin Islands

Mario, I suspect that most of us that received the plastic mast car tracks have now had personal experience with them cracking. I am now changing out my second one from plastic to aluminum with delron bearings. I suspect that the track and cars are not properly rated for the loads incurred by our la...

US Virgin Islands Single Handing Perspective (DF35-6): No problems in light to medium air. Autohelm is essential for me to single-hand -- I have had to single hand once with autopilot not working in very heavy air and it was a handful and probably quite humorous for anyone watching me try to bring i...

One other point worth considering...

When sailing in heavy (3-5m) following seas saltwater can enter through the rudder uphaul tube. If this is a problem for you, it is very easy to make a fitting for the top of the tube to minimize this issue.

Best,

James P. Clayton
DF35-6
US Virgin Islands

I have not found any leaking in heavy rains or washing the boat, including around the latches. However, the hot water SS tank will blow off water into the starboard side engine bilge area when running the engine with the water system pressurized. I would love a fix for this but have accepted this to...

Bo,

No DF35 owners appear to be using this website.

IF any other DF35 users are out there and looking at this site please stand up and introduce yourselves

docclayton
DF35-6

Bo,

Would love to use this site also BUT there are no DF35 people sharing here. Where are our European DF35 owners? Not on this site.

There is an active DF 35 Users group in the USA that anyone who owns or uses a DF35 is welcome to view and post on. This group's purpose is to share information and assist each other on problems, solutions, and problem solving for DF35 owners. This is the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/df35/ do...