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Overview

Hulls

1 Port

Hull

12 Axle Bracket

2 Starboard

Hull

13 Axle Plugs

3 Tread

Pad

14 Star-knobs

4 Tri-knobs

15 Strut

5 Handle

16 Tang

6 Hatch

17 Eye Tang

7 Barrel

Bolt

18 Fore Cable Bracket

8 CE

Decal

19 Fore Cable Mount

20 Keel Clamp

Spars

9 Aft

Spar

Steering

10 Fore

Spar

21 Port Rudder

11 Aft

Cable

Bracket

22 Starboard Rudder

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Summary of Contents for Katalyst Blokart Edition

Page 1: ...on 5 3 Location 6 4 Glossary 7 5 Set up 8 6 Launch 23 7 Sailing Safely 25 8 Righting Line and Righting the Katalyst after Capsize 26 9 Sailing 30 10 Maintenance 33 11 Warranty 36 12 Parts Diagram 38 K...

Page 2: ...loping a number of accessories which will completely transform the function of the craft and the way the place and the sports which the owner wants to play at on the day or the minute for that matter...

Page 3: ...the best possible weather information pertaining to the particular area you intend to go sailing in Always be aware that weather forecasts are of general intent and can differ from the particular are...

Page 4: ...e wind tails off Consider a sealed pocket or bag for your mobile phone Note however that you may not have coverage in all locations so consider other means of attracting attention when in distress suc...

Page 5: ...it away to identify any damages and replace these as required When in doubt seek advice from fellow sailors your dealer or the manufacturer Check weather reports from at least one source and always b...

Page 6: ...merged or semi submerged obstacles which are capable of ruining your day out and in the worst case damaging your Katalyst Overhead power lines bridges and other overhead structure must be avoided unle...

Page 7: ...er The blade used for steering the vessel Gudgeon The part that connects the rudder blade to the hull and tiller In the case of the Katalyst it also houses the mechanism that controls the rudder aspec...

Page 8: ...gs One rudder bag with two complete rudders One complete tiller set packed in one of the spar bags One righting line As you go through the steps below to set up your blokart and Katalyst carry out a q...

Page 9: ...the rear wheels axles steering handlebar mast and sail 2 Buckle up the blokart safety belt behind the blokart seat to prevent it from hanging in the water later NOTE NEVER use the blokart safety belt...

Page 10: ...he starboard hull has the steering cable mounted and should be on the right 5 Pull the two cord loops connected to the spring loaded barrel bolts towards one another and lift up the hatch cover to ope...

Page 11: ...he spar keel clamp and struts in front of the hulls 8 Hold up the starboard hull between your legs and lay the rear spar into the rear mounting slot in the hull Hold the hull at a slight angle and ens...

Page 12: ...ang in place 10 Move to the left hand end of the aft spar Pick it up and move the port or left hull into position so that the end of the spars slot into the mounting slots of the hull Register the tri...

Page 13: ...h sides Ensure that the spring clip button correctly locks the plug into place 13 Slide the keel clamp over the keel Position the clamp over the tri knob bolt in the centre of the fore spar and tighte...

Page 14: ...he nuts as shown here NOTE Ensure that the Katalyst is on a flat surface when adjusting the length of the struts 16 Rotate the eye tangs so that they line up with the fore struts and loosely tighten t...

Page 15: ...ties the quadrant bag to the front carry handle on the starboard hull Remove the front cable bracket cable end and steering quadrant from the quadrant bag 19 Fit the steering quadrant insert the reta...

Page 16: ...n the fore spar Pass the cable and bracket under the fore spar locate the steering bracket replace the star knobs but do not tighten them yet 21 Attach the quick release ball joint at the end of the s...

Page 17: ...l joint at the end of the steering cable to the steering crank on the starboard gudgeon Take care when the rudder blade is connected to the hull and on the ground Avoid any movement of the hulls or if...

Page 18: ...the steering cable and rotating the quick release connector to lengthen or shorten the cable Verify that the lock nuts are firmly tightened to avoid loosing the quick release connectors They are a sp...

Page 19: ...o each rudder until the spring button locks into place 28 Loop the pull up cord over the horn Pull the red parral bead until the rudder blades are lifted horizontally and lock the red bead over the ho...

Page 20: ...chapter Righting Line and Righting the Katalyst after Capsize regarding the righting line 30 If you have a beach trolley and have set it up as described in the instructions then take either arm they...

Page 21: ...n Either way with the arms in the forward position and thereby the wheels closer to the centre of the boat the unit will feel much lighter to transport NOTE This beach trolley is NOT intended to be us...

Page 22: ...water may collect in the bottom of the hulls due to condensation NOTE Verify that the hatches are securely locked into place with the spring loaded barrel bolts after you have closed them 34 Do not y...

Page 23: ...downhaul but apply no pressure on the sheet and sail Do not cleat the sheet if you have if you have a cleat installed 4 Wheel your Katalyst into the water if you have a beach trolley Alternatively sl...

Page 24: ...tended direction Climb up onto the hull and get into the blokart seat Take hold of the sheet and handle bar and trim the sheet and or adjust the steering to gather speed and enjoy your trip NOTE Do NO...

Page 25: ...self and or your fellow sailor s part of that sad statistic Conform to the general and local road code Know the weather and tidal forecasts and lookout for changing conditions which may not have been...

Page 26: ...y gust on land On water the mast behaves identically which makes the Katalyst blokart Edition a very stable sailing craft In the highly unlikely event that the Katalyst does capsize due to an extremel...

Page 27: ...e can be stowed in the pouch which accompanies it The pouch has Velcro tabs that can be used to tie it around the knot at the looped end for tidy stowing Always keep the following in mind It must be e...

Page 28: ...descending top hull as the Katalyst is righting and stay clear of it 9 When the Katalyst is once again upright insert one of your feet into the foam rubber handle and step back onto the hull and back...

Page 29: ...ing which will soon be available as an accessory It can be attached to the top of the mast and sail and completely prevent inversion Manual Capsizing If your weight is below 60 or 65kg you may need so...

Page 30: ...garded as a very small sail on a water craft of similar size However because of the weight advantage the Katalyst performs surprisingly well regardless of its small sail The two hulls are placed apart...

Page 31: ...have come about temporarily bear off a little more than necessary to regain your speed before heading up The hulls of a catamaran and also to some extent the rudders behave as the centreboard in a mon...

Page 32: ...A bad gybe occurs when the sail comes across the stern without any control via the sheet In the worst case the sail will come about up to 180 degrees and do so with a solid dose of violence A real bad...

Page 33: ...ance and possible associated costs Your Katalyst and blokart is largely made up of the following materials and parts Beside each you ll find some notes on maintenance Stainless Steel Starting corrosio...

Page 34: ...r sail and also have adverse effect on your sail s performance Moving Parts Various sprays are available for lubrication and protection Speak to sailors who sail in similar situations and get their ad...

Page 35: ...a 9 5mm hole and file the rough edges of the hole smooth to prevent injury and to make it easier to remove the pulley whip after use Insert the spring button inside the repaired pulley whip ensuring...

Page 36: ...nance section Using non official Katalyst spares or carrying out your own repairs will invalidate the Katalyst warranty Record your Katalyst details here for future reference Hull Identification Numbe...

Page 37: ...s the following information NZ New Zealand Registered Manufacturer APD Katalyst Marine Unique Manufacturer Identifier in New Zealand K K followed by 4 digits serial number A L A through to L designati...

Page 38: ...nd links to other sources Getting to know the parts of your Katalyst will also immediately identify you as an interested owner and sailor and make communication a lot more fluent Through the ages in e...

Page 39: ...ead Pad 14 Star knobs 4 Tri knobs 15 Strut 5 Handle 16 Tang 6 Hatch 17 Eye Tang 7 Barrel Bolt 18 Fore Cable Bracket 8 CE Decal 19 Fore Cable Mount 20 Keel Clamp Spars 9 Aft Spar Steering 10 Fore Spar...

Page 40: ...Transom Detail 8 CE Decal Aft Spar Detail 4 Tri knobs 12 Axle Bracket 9 Aft Spar 13 Axle Plugs Katalyst Marine Ltd 40...

Page 41: ...Fore Spar Detail 4 Tri knobs 15 Strut 10 Fore Spar 17 Eye Tang Fore Detail 4 Tri knobs 19 Fore Cable Mount 14 Star knobs 20 Keel Clamp 18 Fore Cable Bracket 30 Steering Quadrant Katalyst Marine Ltd 41...

Page 42: ...Starboard Rudder Detail 11 Aft Cable Bracket 27 Rudder Lock Horn 23 Gudgeon 29 Steering Cable 24 Rudder Blade 31 Tiller 26 Rudder Pin 32 Tiller Cross Bar Katalyst Marine Ltd 42...

Page 43: ...Starboard Rudder Detail 2 Starboard Hull 25 Push Pull Bracket 11 Aft Cable Bracket 31 Tiller 22 Starboard Rudder Katalyst Marine Ltd 43...

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