MAINTENANCE

Dragonfly 28 Touring, Sport, and Performance

To inform and illustrate recommended service, maintenance, and refitting on an older Dragonfly, we have drawn this general information sheet. Rough elements, like strong winds and wave conditions, strong saltwater and UV do have some impact on the boat after a long sailing life.

We strongly recommend servicing and changing vital parts on your boat according to our recommendations. This information overrules any other former information you may have, as the following is based on updated knowledge.

Exchange intervals of structural parts

Dragonfly 28 Touring and Sport (built since 2009)

• Waterstays – every maximum 7 years or 15.000 NM.
• Side stays and forestay – every maximum 10 years or 15.000 NM.
• Beam stop cable to forward, outside beam under trampoline – every maximum 10 years.
• Diamond spreader stays on the mast – every maximum 15 years.
• Structural Dyneema line in backstay – every maximum 7 years. (Only the Sport version)

Dragonfly 28 Performance (built since 2016)

• Waterstays – every maximum 7 years or 10.000 NM.
• Side stays and forestay cable – every 10 years (max), or by max 15,000 NM.
• Beam stop cable to forward, outside beam under trampoline – every 10 years.
• Diamond spreader stays on the mast – every 15 years.
• Structural Dyneema line in backstay – every maximum 7 years.

The above listing of exchange intervals is the recommendations from the Dragonfly yard, and it is not an extension of the 2-year warranty committed from when the boat was new.

From January 2024 we engrave all terminals on structural wiring such as waterstays, side stays and diamond cables, to make it easier for you as a customer to follow the above recommended exchange intervals.

Rigging

Visual check of all cables is still required when changing the rigging. When trailering the boat, we strongly recommend focusing on side stay cables, as these easily bend when stepping the mast. Bended side stay cables near the terminal may cause the side stay cable to break.

On all Dragonfly’s, please regularly check the forestay cable in the top by the terminal. When furling, the spinnaker halyard may block the forestay, which can cause failure of the forestay.

Trampolines

On all Dragonfly’s, we recommend re-stitching (sewing) along the seams of the trampolines every 6-7 years (in climates with strong UV, every 5 years). Normally, our clients change their trampolines after 10-12 years use.

Float deck Teflon pad rings

The white 5 mm Teflon pad rings on the float deck need to be changed every 13-15 years – this is neither critical nor structural. For easy change of these pads/rings, you just bolt off the floats from the wings.

Quick-Links

Over the years, Quorning Boats has used the riggings links, so-called Quick-Links, in the Dragonfly production. When replacing these, it is of utmost importance to purchase links of same high quality or similar products carrying same strength (working load). Many products look the same, but do not carry the same strength.

The above picture shows a Quick link from Peguet that is used on all Dragonfly’s.

Painting

Caution for all painted surfaces on the boat and mast

Painted surfaces may not be covered with Plastic or other non-breathable materials, as water and condensation cannot be lead away from the painted surfaces, and these are not able to dry.

When water is stuck between the Paint and a non-breathable or non-ventilated material, blisters can occur between the paint and the gelcoat or the carbon sections of the mast.

Due to these circumstances, the permanent use of Ex. Matt-Fenders cannot be recommended, as water and Condensation can also get stuck between these and the hull, and lead to blisters in the Paint.

Quorning Boats cannot be held responsible for Blisters in the paint occurred due covering the painted surfaces with non-breathable materials.

Ordering Parts

Original parts can be ordered at Quorning Boats at aftersales@dragonfly.dk

Common spare parts can be shipped within two weeks, whereas special parts and/or custom-made parts usually are served within 6-8 weeks.

Important

Parts ordered at Quorning Boats Denmark, will be produced in originally designed materials. Should you choose to order from other suppliers, please check that the same kind of materials are used – especially on the waterstays and other rigging parts, where stronger Dyeform cables are needed.

Owner's Manual

Please click here to see the Owner’s Manuals of the Dragonfly 28