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Technical · Care & maintenance

Tips & guides

Practical guides from the Petticrows team to keep your Dragon in top condition. Each one opens as a printable PDF.

Mast & rig

Forestay servicingHow to service the forestayPDF Petticrows mast chock systemFitting and using the mast chocksPDF Mast measurementsMake sure your mast complies with the class rulesPDF Step/heel compatibility kitsFor Petticrows mastsPDF Rope runnersRope rigging, approved by the IDA and World SailingPDF

Deck & sail handling

Quick-release genoa sheetingSetting up and using the systemPDF Spinnaker chute roller replacementStep-by-step replacementPDF

Pumps & instruments

Electric pumpMaintain your pump and troubleshoot problemsPDF TackTick compassUsing and caring for the compassPDF

More technical help

Setting up your DragonOur tuning guide, step by step Rigging informationRig dimensions and set-up Towing your DragonTim Tavinor's checklist Renovations & repairsRefits and repairs at the yard

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