MAST STEPPING/RAISING PROCEDURE:
Please note the following:
• Beware of power lines and similar when stepping the mast and while moving the boat
– both on water and on wheels.
• Stepping the mast is on owner's responsibility and risk.
• When stepping the mast, make sure no persons are present in the direction, where
the mast can fall – neither on the ground nor on the boat.
• Never climb the mast, when the boat is folded in – neither on water nor on land. Only
climb the mast when the boat is folded out on the water. Or, on land, when the boat
is folded out and supported sideways.
• Only use equipment to step the mast supplied by Quorning Boats .
Stepping the DF 28 mast – Touring or Sport version – using Dragonfly 28 mast raising kit-
system (optional equipment).
Following equipment needs to be present:
• Handbook with guidelines whereas how to step the mast.
• Stainless mast base mast pivot fitting.
• Mast support in cockpit with roller on top.
• SB-side deck stainless mast support tube with the two rings on top.
• One pole Ø 50 mm (mast support).
• One pole Ø 40 mm (boom support).
• Two single blocks (working load 700 kgs).
• One up-/downhaul line (8 mm 25 m).
MAST STEPPING PROCEDURE:
Please follow this procedure step by step. You can also see the mast stepping process on our
website WWW.DRAGONFLY.DK under DF 28 videos, where you will also see other tricks and
tips for launching and setting sails.
Do not step the mast – using this system – in winds exceeding 16 knots true wind. However,
stepping the mast up to 20 knots true wind is possible, IF only the boat is turned up into the
wind or down off the wind, so there is no sideway wind pressure.
You can step the mast while the boat is on the trailer. Or, as an alternative, step the mast
when the boat is launched. This is recommended, as it is easier to reach the mast in both
ends – especially if you can arrange the mast to reach the beach aft of the boat or a dock.
BUT you need calm waters to do this and NO waves at all.
If you step the mast when the boat is in the water, we strongly recommend opening ONLY
the SB side float – port side float MUST be folded in, to prevent the mast from falling forward
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