7. To fold out the boat, the procedure is the same – just reverse. Make sure though that
the various lines are NOT jammed between the wings and the hull. Normally when
folding out, you can pull the float almost all the way out as the buoyancy of the float
is forcing the float out, and always pull by winch the rest - also to make the trampoline
tight – pull the line tight and close the double jammer.
8. In case the boat does not fold or unfold easily, do not use power on the winch – most
probably some line has simply been jammed somewhere.
9. Make sure there is no sand or dirt on the sliding wing areas on the floats. If you for
example just launched or berthed, you should rinse with a bucket of water or
seawater over each saddle to clean the surfaces for sand. Should the system after
some time start squeaking, then use Teflon type spray or similar on the sliding
surfaces on the floats. Mc Lupe from Harken is good.
10. Take note that the boat is more instable when folded.
11. Do not make sharp turns when motoring in folded position.
12. When motoring in folded position, avoid sideway waves.
13. Only motor in protected areas and beware of power boats that can easy make bigger
waves than 20 cm high.
14. In protected areas, max. motor around in 12 m/s (24 knots) of true wind.
15. If you have enough space don’t fold all the way in and may leave the float out for fx.
20 cm (8”) or a bit more – on both sides as this will make the boat a lot more stable –
or just fold in one side if needed.
Note:
Regularly check that the Swing Wing cables and lines are OK. Normally, the Swing Wing lines
and cables should be replaced after 3 to 5 years – depending on the use of the boat.
If you end up with other on your outside hull, this must be folded fully in and you can have
up to 3 other boats on your side.
When folded always use the cleats on the centre hull and only fasten spring lines on the
floats if necessary. It´s only the fold in line that holds the float in to the centre hull.
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