Dragon

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by greybeard, Jul 14, 2007.

  1. greybeard
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    greybeard Junior Member

    Gidday boaters,

    I have found a bargain 'glass Dragon for sale in need of attention.
    I dont want to race her, just mess about on the coast.
    My question is, how to get her in and out of a tight marina.?
    What sort of propulsion could be installed, and where.?

    Ideas.?

    thanks
     
    greybeard, Jul 14, 2007
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  2. mydauphin
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    mydauphin Senior Member

    I dont know what a dragon is - but how about a small outbooard motor

    I have 5 hp 4 stroke engine. I attach to a big piece of Aluminum C channel and clamp that to big boat. I used that to move boats around marina.
     
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  3. CT 249
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    CT 249 Senior Member

    Some boats like Dragons and Etchells install a 2.5-3.5 hp outboard on a side bracket; ie one that sits over the side of the boat, near the cockpit. This mounting brings the controls within reach of the skipper.

    But a Dragon can normally be sailed in an out of a marina.
     
    CT 249, Jul 15, 2007
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  4. Crag Cay
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    Crag Cay Senior Member

    They also mount them over the side because anything on the transom will alternatively be in the air or submerged if there is any chop!

    But I support sailing it in and out. I certainly never had an engine on mine and managed quite well under jib in the close confines of Causeway Bay typhoon shelter.
     
    Crag Cay, Jul 15, 2007
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    Raggi_Thor Nav.arch/Designer/Builder

    I have been transporting an old Dragon with a 2hp outboard on the side, but it can also be paddled if there is no wind and no current.
     
    Raggi_Thor, Jul 15, 2007
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