Care
1.
Tie up the Katamarans ashore.
The foresail can be tied with the main halyard.
2.
Draining and ventilating hulls.
Usually hulls are not sealed from
the inside.
In addition it prevents shatter cracks.
become leaky with the time.
Use vaseline for the covers.
The fat closes the gaps and the covers
can be opened more easily.
Hatchways can become secured with
a line from the inside.
5.
You can delete a yellowish coloring by using a toilette detergent (try
different products).
6.
Controling
regularly the screws at front - and
after beam, as well as at the cross girder
(with some boats) .
Control of the shroud tension.
Tapen snap rings.
It is advisable to replace shackles after some time without visible damage.
The sharp edges of the slats scrub the sails easily through.
Ease sail slats with longer storage.
Control sail slat tension regularly
A well strained trampolin can catch the load with every change of side and gives the entire catamaran firmness.
and greased.
- check that the boat is in good shape :
the hulls (look up for eventual delamination),
watertightness of the hulls in particular at the level of hull/crossbar connection,
watertightness of the mast,
trampoline seams and lacing.
- check that your vendor owns the two certificates :
the manufacturer certificate and written statement of compliance. These documents bear the serial numbers of the boat, and are mandatory to register your boat with your local sea authorities.
(from Hobie Cat)