GT-Kontiki GTK 2012 User manual

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Contents

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Post: GT KONTIKI, PO Box 100-158, NSMC, Auckland, 0745,
Email: [email protected]o.nz
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your GT-Kontiki electronic fishing system. We
know that by using it you will enjoy unprecedented fishing success.
The GT-Kontiki is the world’s first electronic long-line fishing system with
sophisticated point-and-go ‘autopilot’ steering that follows an operator set
bearing.
We believe the GT-Kontiki is the most reliable and effective beach launched
Kontiki fishing system in the world. Developed and exhaustively tested in New
Zealand, it is completely at home on beaches such as the rugged west coast.
Please thoroughly read this manual and view the instructional DVD before
attempting to use your GT-Kontiki. As well as the warnings listed below, there are
precautionary guidelines throughout this manual. Make sure you and anyone
assisting you reads and understands how to operate the GT-Kontiki in a safe
manner before using it.
All GT-Kontiki kits come with a 24-month warranty which covers
manufacturer defects.
(excludes batteries)

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SAFETY FIRST
The GT-Kontiki is one of the easiest and safest methods of fishing from surf
beaches, but it is important to take precautions to prevent harm to yourself or
others.
Equipment safety
Hooks are sharp. Be careful when handling them, especially when clipping
them to and feeding out the main line (the hooks have a way of flicking up
and targeting fingers!). Always lay hooks facing away from you when
attaching the traces to the nylon line.
Always carry a sharp knife to cut any traces that get caught.
When retrieving the line, keep fingers clear of the winch drum and be aware
of knots, joins and hooks if you are manually guiding the line onto the drum.
The nylon line can burn or cut you if you try to grab it while it is feeding out or
retrieving line from the drum.
Keep fingers clear of the GT-Kontiki’s propeller. If working around the
propeller area, disconnect and remove the batteries from the unit.
Do not attempt to fast-charge, short out the terminals or overcharge the
batteries.

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Beach Safety
Always use your GT-Kontiki in places where your fishing will not interfere
with other water users or present a hazard to navigation.
Do not use the GT-Kontiki when there are swimmers in the water.
Be aware of other beach users, including children, dogs and seabirds when
feeding out or retrieving your line.
Where vehicles or horses may be using the beach, make sure that your
operation is clearly visible and there is no danger of anyone colliding with
your line. Deploy your GT-Kontiki as close to the water’s edge as practical.
Brief any helpers on safety procedures and keep bystanders clear of hooks
and traces.
Use the strobe light if fishing at night or in low light. Shine a light on your line
if there is a danger of someone walking into it.

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Be aware of tidal currents and rips that may sweep your line towards other
beach users.
Keep your GT-Kontiki in view. A pair of binoculars is a useful addition to your
fishing kit.
For the safety of your equipment, always operate your GT-Kontiki at least
1,000 metres from another Kontiki user.
Do not venture too deep into the water to launch your GT-Kontiki –thigh
deep (800mm) is enough. Be aware of rogue waves and rising tides.
Never swim out while attempting to retrieve a fouled line.
Do not fish from locations where a rising tide could cut-off your retreat.
If in doubt, find another place to fish or come back another day.

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Environmental Safety
Try to minimise your impact on the beach and ocean.
Obey all the local fishing regulations pertaining to fish size and catch limits.
Visit www.fish.govt.nz for information.
Stop the winch to unhook your catch at the water’s edge and return
undersized fish or unwanted species alive. (The winch remote control makes
this easy.)
Use a wet cloth or glove when handling fish you intend to release.
Quickly kill any fish you intend to keep.
Catch only what you can use and remember that you don’t have to attach the
legal maximum number of hooks each time you go fishing, nor do you have
to catch your limit. Let’s leave fish in the water for the future.
Do not leave tangled line or rusty hooks on the beach.
Don’t bury fish guts and skeletons in the sand –dispose of fish waste at
home.
If you are using a vehicle, drive considerately and stay clear of sand dunes,
which are home to many nesting sea birds and are vulnerable to erosion after
vehicle damage.
Take all your rubbish with
you when you leave.

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GT-KONTIKI FISHING SYSTEM PARTS
The following is a brief description of the components of the GT-Kontiki,
remote-controlled GT-winch and the long-line fishing system.
Parts of a GT-Kontiki
The GT-Kontiki boasts several unique design features to make your fishing
experience safer and more enjoyable and to ensure you catch more fish than your
mates do.
The GT-Kontiki’s high visibility orange hull has a unique twin-fin tail section to aid
stability while moving through the water. The twin fins also allow it to sit upright
on the beach for easy battery installation and programming.

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The user-friendly control panel with bright LED
indicators is a sealed unit programmed with a
handy magnetic stylus.
The magnetic stylus comes with a cord to hang
it around your neck. When not in use, you can
loop it through the handle of your GT-Kontiki
for safekeeping.
The unit’s serial number is etched into the
control panel of your GT-Kontiki. Record this
number in this instruction manual and use it
whenever ordering any parts.
GT-Control Panel
The simple, watertight
hatch allows easy
access to the battery compartment.
GT-Hatch Cover

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The electronically
controlled rudder keeps
the GT-Kontiki on its set
course.
GT-Rudder
A fluorescent orange marker flag for daytime
Visibility.
“Use only the GTK flag in your GT Kontiki, use of a
rigid flag pole is likely to damage your kontiki.
Damage caused through the use of a non GT
Kontiki flag will not be covered under warranty.”
GT-Flag

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A high-output strobe light provides
visibility at night.
GT-Strobe Light
With 48lbs of thrust, the electric
motor is powerful enough to punch
through big surf and strong rips.
The specially designed, streamlined
propeller guard greatly reduces the
chance of fouling the propeller.
GT-Motor/Rudder Assembly

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The GT-Kontiki comes with four 12-Volt by 9-
Amp/hour gel batteries and a GTK Battery
Charger.
GT- 12V Batteries
GTK-SBCH12V GTK 12V
Lead-Acid Smart
4 Stage Battery Charger
(1.25 Amps)
with 2 Year warranty.
GTK Battery Charger
The GT-Kontiki comes pre-assembled. All that is required to
go fishing is to install the batteries and attach the
fluorescent orange marker flag.

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THE GTK-WINCH
The GTK-Electric Winch is itself as revolutionary as the GT-Kontiki.
The sturdy aluminium frame quickly converts to a beach trolley with the
addition of an optional GT-frame, bait board, and high-quality wheels.
The powerful, soft-start electric motor allows jerk-free retrieval of your line.
An adjustable, factory pre-set mechanical brake prevents over-running.
The three-speed winch, plus a pulse
button, allows greater control during
line retrieval.
GTK-Winch Control Panel

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A remote control allows easy singlehanded
use and dispenses with the need to
constantly bend down to operate the winch
switches.
It also allows you to unhook and release
undersized or unwanted fish at the water’s
edge.
GTK-Winch Remote
The GTK-Winch comes with
a large capacity, 12-volt by
15-amp/hour gel-cell battery
for all day use without
recharging.
GTK-Winch Battery
There is a spare 30-amp fuse inside the control
box.
In the unlikely event of mechanical or electrical
failure (e.g. low battery), there is an emergency
manual winch handle to retrieve the rig.
GTK-Winch Emergency Handle

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FISHING LINE COMPONENTS
The supplied fishing line components are designed to get you fishing
successfully with your GT-Kontiki. Other components for specific conditions
are available at your local fishing supplies store.
These components include:
2000 metres of quality 300lb nylon
including strop, leader, 80 stoppers
and backing all in one piece with no
knots or crimps
GTK- Fishing Line Spool
GTK alloy trace board with 26 pre-
made traces.
(Note: Current New Zealand
amateur fishing regulations only
allow 25 hooks per long-line.)
(Hint: great to use as a seat on
the beach while you are waiting
for all those fish!)
GTK Alloy Trace Board

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Spare set of 26 pre-made
traces. 25 traces and one
additional spare just encase one
is broken off.
Pre-Made Traces
A pack of 3 x 8 oz (225g) teardrop shaped sinkers with line clips is also included.
Hint: You may need to use extra weights if you are fishing in rough sea or huge
rip’s. These are available from all fishing supplies stores.
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the components.

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BATTERY CHARGER USE
The GTK-SBCH12V GTK 12VLead-Acid Smart 4 Stage
Battery Charger (1.25 Amps)
Before using your GT Kontiki, the batteries will require a full charge. Read over
the following section for the safe and correct use of your GTK 4 stage Smart
Charger.
The GTK 4 Stage Smart Charger represents the world’s most up to date
technology for lead-acid type battery charging. The charger has a programmed
four auto stage charging process, it is designed for all kinds of 12V 7~80ah lead-
acid batteries, such as SLA, AGM and Gel Cell batteries.
The charging process:
First Stage “Ud” - Desulfurization of the battery through an 18V pulse.
Second Stage “Im” - Applies a bulk current charging ( 1.25 to 1.3 Amps).
Third Stage “Uo” – limits output voltage 14.7V.
Fourth Stage “Up” - Final charging and pulsing to maintain the charge.
The charger display’s the charging progress using the LED battery capacity
display.
For added safety, the charger has an inner-protection mode, so that if the
battery polarity is reversed or the output connectors shorted, it will
automatically cut out.

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Charger specifications
Input Voltage
100-240VAC，50-60Hz
Input Current
1.1A
Back current drain
1.3mA
Charge voltage
Rating 12V，Bulk limited voltage : 14.7V
Ripple current
Current-ripple:<= 0.13A rms
Bulk charge current
1.25 Amps
Operate Temperature
-20℃~50C
Cooling
Natural convection. Do not cover the charger.
Charge principle
Auto 4 stages: Ud-Im-Uo-Up
Battery type
All types of 12V lead-acid batteries.( SLA, Gel, AGM….)
Battery capacity
7-80Ah
Size
120x 67x 41mm
Enclosure
Dust protected, water splashing resistance
Weight
270g

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Charge times for GTK Batteries (estimate only)
These estimates are based on the battery being recently drained by the GTK KONTIKI (which cuts
off the unit at around 7.6 Volts when under load.) If the GTK batteries are stored for significant
amounts of time after being drained, (not recommended as this can/will damage the battery & void
warranty), it will take longer than the below figures to charge, and may reduce the capacity and life
expectancy of the batteries. Gel Cell batteries dissipate at a rate of around 4 % per month, so 6
months in storage will drop them by approx 25%.
A GT-Kontiki battery can be used to power the GTK-Winch, but because it is
smaller, it will not operate it for as long as the larger winch battery.
Charger Display Panel
Please note:
The smart charger will not be able to put a battery through a
desulfurizing process unless it is in a discharged state. This process will
be applied to batteries that have been removed from a kontiki that has
cut out due to low voltage sensitivity and has flashed the bottom three
run time indicator lights. This shows that the battery is flat.
Charging Progress Indicator:
Indicates battery capacity from
25% to 100% when charging.
All 4 lamps flashing means
battery polarity reversed or
output shorted.
Power On
(when AC input is ok)
When this LED lamp is “on”
and other 3 lamps are “off”,
this means the charger
entered the recover
(desulfurizing) process.