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HADRON H2 Owner’s Manual 2018       

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HADRON H2 

OWNER’S MANUAL 

 

2018 

 

 
 

The Hadron H2 was designed in 2015 by Keith Callaghan and is manufactured by 

Hadron Dinghies Ltd, 

7 Ramsey Road, Hadleigh, IPSWICH, IP7 6AN. 

Tel.: +44 (0)1473 823587. Email: sales@hadrondinghy.com 

 

Summary of Contents for H2

Page 1: ...l 2018 1 HADRON H2 OWNER S MANUAL 2018 The Hadron H2 was designed in 2015 by Keith Callaghan and is manufactured by Hadron Dinghies Ltd 7 Ramsey Road Hadleigh IPSWICH IP7 6AN Tel 44 0 1473 823587 Email sales hadrondinghy com ...

Page 2: ...re tight Ensure that you have a tool kit handy when you first rig the boat in case small adjustments need to be made The Hadron H2 is a one design racing dinghy The hull and centreboard are strictly controlled but the owner is allowed some discretion with regard to type make and location of fittings The rig is controlled by dimensions and spars and sail may only be supplied by a manufacturer licen...

Page 3: ... by pulling hard on the forestay tackle In strong winds some depowering effect can be achieved by reducing rig tension so that the leeward shroud swings loose Toestrap adjustment Before rigging the boat adjust the toestraps at the forward end to suit your leg length and preferred hiking position Adjustment for height and reach is possible Shorter sailors may also want to adjust the lateral positio...

Page 4: ...t 4 Fit the clew band of the sail over the outboard end of the boom Pass the clew outhaul line through the starboard side of the clew cringle and slip the end knot over the groove in the boom end fitting 5 Lead the Cunningham line through the Cunningham cringle on the sail luff This cringle is situated about 150mm above the tack cringle Pass the loop in the end of the Cunningham line over the shou...

Page 5: ...y trolley is so light that it floats it will facilitate launching and recovery if it is weighted so that it sinks Stand in the water on the windward side of the boat and hold the shroud with your forward hand Pull the centreboard down line sufficiently to lower the centreboard a little Check that all control lines are cleated on both sides In stronger winds ensure that the kicker is cleated but no...

Page 6: ...e leech harder As the wind increases to the point where you cannot keep the boat upright slacken the forestay to increase mast bend slacken the leech and thus depower the rig Sail with the mainsheet cleated most of the time If you get a gust use it to gain height If you feel the need to ease the mainsheet because you are getting overpowered and can t steer through it consistently ease the forestay...

Page 7: ...ittle back on until the top batten has a shallow bend in it ease more if you need to steer or are having to move a lot of mainsheet Leave outhaul on upwind setting Raise the centreboard enough to unload the rudder but leave enough to stand on Move your weight back to keep the bow clear move forward in lulls Running In light airs move well forward in order to trim the boat down by the bow You can s...

Page 8: ...nherant stability and balance of the hull design Always gybe at full speed as this gives the boat more dynamic stability and reduces the wind forces on the rig Sheet the boom in slightly then cleat and drop the mainsheet Ensure the boat is upright and steer positively into the gybe Grasp the falls of the mainsheet and pull the boom over as the boat turns through the gybe Duck Cross the boat and co...

Page 9: ...it can be deployed by pulling on the forward part not the aft part as that end is fixed When fully extended the righting line forms a loop approximately 1 metre in depth the length can be adjusted if required Recommended righting procedure If the boat is inverted this happens infrequently get the boat into a horizontal position by standing on the weather gunwhale while holding the centreboard Once...

Page 10: ...r 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 ...

Page 11: ...arge 6 Insurance Hadron Dinghies Ltd suggest GJW Direct as insurers for your Hadron H2 Other insurers are available For further information spare parts and accessories contact Hadron Dinghies Ltd 7 Ramsey Road Hadleigh IPSWICH Suffolk IP7 6AN Tel 44 0 1473 823587 Email sales hadrondinghy com Effective 3 July 2018 Version 9 Previous issues 1 March 2016 April 2016 July August 2016 September 2016 16 ...

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