Hello Katja
It's some years ago now but I don't remember any damages in the hull. Maybe it makes sense to fill up the holes with epoxy filler to reduce angular tensions.
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- Sat 30 Mar 19, 23:41
- Forum: DF920 General Topics
- Topic: Checking bolts for waterstay on hull
- Replies: 2
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- Sat 30 Jul 16, 23:02
- Forum: DF920 General Topics
- Topic: Checking bolts for waterstay on hull
- Replies: 2
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Checking bolts for waterstay on hull
One day, swimming around the boat (DF920 no 10) I noticed that the bracket that connects the waterstay to the hull was gaping. The one bolt was broken and the other formed like an "S" - almost. Quorning said that the bolts with the round head had no designation of quality, and therefore on...
- Tue 26 Jul 16, 12:12
- Forum: DF28 General Topics
- Topic: Pressure on helm/rudder
- Replies: 6
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My boat is from 2013 but rebuilt this winther with performance floats and it also got the deeper rudder.
I don't feel any differens sailing stabord or port. But pleas tell what you know and mail pics on jdm@jdm-ing.dk
I don't feel any differens sailing stabord or port. But pleas tell what you know and mail pics on jdm@jdm-ing.dk
- Mon 25 Jul 16, 21:57
- Forum: DF28 General Topics
- Topic: Pressure on helm/rudder
- Replies: 6
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I moved the hole in the rudder blade 1,5 mm to make the rudder come a little further forward. It seems like the problem is solved. After 300 NM of sailing there har has been no problems at all. It's like the rudder settles in a position where the drag is reduced and doesn't move the rudder from it's...
- Wed 06 Jul 16, 23:13
- Forum: DF28 General Topics
- Topic: Pressure on helm/rudder
- Replies: 6
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Pressure on helm/rudder
My rudder is sliding back, causing a huge pressure on the helm. When starting sailing the boat is in a good balance. But after just some quick turns or after reaching higher speeds, the rudder slides slightly back, and I have the problem. It seems like the downhaul moves a little in the cleat before...
- Sat 26 Sep 15, 20:58
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dragonfly 28 capsize ?
- Replies: 9
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Do anyone know the statistic of capsized dragonflys. As I remember it is something like: - 7 or 8 DF 800 - 3 DF 28 - perhaps 1 DF 920 but I am not sure A couple of boats has capsized because of back swinging wings due to structural defects or forgotten safety lines but these are not included in above
- Sat 01 Aug 15, 23:16
- Forum: Rig/Sail issues concerning all DFs
- Topic: Breaking Battens on DF28
- Replies: 7
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Breaking Battens on DF28
I have sailed my DF28 for a year now. I have big problems with jibing. The battens keep on breaking. They are all broken 2 times now and the one in the top 5 times. When racing I do the chicken-jibe just to save the battens for the next upwind. Sounds ridiculous. Now I have changed all carbon batten...