HADRON H2 Owner’s Manual 2018
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4. Care and maintenance.
Storage ashore
Because the H2 is so light, when left unattended ashore (e.g. packed away in the
dinghy park) it is essential to anchor your H2 to fixed objects (ground anchorage or
concrete weight) each side and preferably also at the bow. The H2 hull is strong but it
is not designed to take point impacts such as those that might occur if the boat is blown
off its trolley.
Hull
The hull mouldings are made using epoxy resin and are therefore less prone to water
absorbtion than a polyester hull. However, the gel coat is polyester and thus more
prone to water absorbtion, which could cause blistering and increased ’print through’.
These problems will not occur if the boat is stored ashore and in a reasonably dry
condition. The following simple precations should be taken:
a. Ensure that the boat is stored with self- bailers open and with the boat level or with
bow very slightly higher than the stern.
b. Use a breathable top cover.
c. Preferably, do not store outside for long periods with a bottom cover fitted.
d. If the boat has been sailed in salt water, wash the boat with fresh water before
storage. Salt water is hygroscopic, corrosive to certain metals and causes galvanic
corrosion in others (carbon, stainless steel and aluminium are potentially a toxic mix),
so it’s best to wash it all off.
Sail
The sail should be rolled up, never folded, and stored dry and in its bag.
Do not attempt to launder the sail. Stains may be removed by using normal detergent
and warm water.
Temporary repairs can be made with sail repair tape or similar. Return to the sailmaker
for proper repair as soon as possible.
Damage
This falls into 3 categories:
a. Minor: e.g. chipped or scratched gel coat. This type of damage can be repaired by
the owner and should be attended to in order to keep the boat looking good. A colour-
matched gel coat resin can be obtained from Hadron Dinghies Ltd.
b. Medium: e.g. gel coat crazing, small hole or split. Get the damage repaired as soon
as possible, but emergency repairs can be carried out using a reinforced adhesive
tape.
c. Serious: e.g. large hole, fracture of laminate. Return the boat to Hadron Dinghies Ltd
or other competent repairer for repair. See class rules regarding repair.
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