Katalyst Marine Katalyst Blokart Edition User manual

Contents
Introduction 2
1.Safety 3
2.Preparation 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
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June 2009
Version 2.12_A5_E

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Introduction
Thank you for the purchase of your Katalyst blokart Edition.
This accessory will give you the opportunity to sail your blokart on
water and thereby enhancing and extending the enjoyment of your
blokart.
Every component of your Katalyst has been designed, manufactured
and tested with utmost care and dedication to ensure your enjoyment
and the performance of your sailing craft.
The Katalyst blokart Edition is the very first product in the range which
will develop around the hulls of the vessel. The Katalyst philosophy is
based around developing 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. Portability, Ease of Use and Performance are cornerstones
in that foundation.
Before sailing your Katalyst please ensure that you have:
Fully read and understood the user manual;
Paid particular attention to the safety details in Section 1
of this manual.
Please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or the manufacturer with
any questions you may have.
To enhance both your enjoyment of your Katalyst and your safety we
advise that you explore your sailing location of choice accompanied by
sailors who know the local conditions, particularly if you are new to
sailing on water.

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1.Safety
At all times observe safety precautions to ensure your own safety and
that of others.
Please ensure that you have considered all items discussed in each
section of this Safety Chapter.
1.1 Video DVD
Your Katalyst was supplied with a DVD which contains video and photo
footage of sailing and setting up your Katalyst. Please view these prior
to taking your Katalyst out the first time as it will ease and speed up
the process of getting out there in the wind.
1.2 Weather
Access at least one weather forecast to get 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 area you have selected. While out sailing
always keep an eye out for changing weather conditions and take
appropriate action.
1.3 Notification
Notify friends and/or relatives where and when you intend to go sailing
and when you intend to return.
1.4 Local Knowledge
Particularly if you are new to sailing on water and/or you are new to
sailing at the location of your choice, we strongly advise you to go
sailing with local sailors who can point out the conditions to be aware
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leisure activities but also include dangers that are possibly not instantly
visible. Particularly tidal currents can be very treacherous. Both water
and wind power are forces to be treated with utmost respect.
1.5 Safety Equipment and Supplies
Safety equipment will vary depending on the location you are sailing
at, so for the sake of being complete we suggest you consider all of the
following items:
Wear a buoyancy vest or life jacket at all times;
Stow an emergency paddle in case the wind tails off and you’re
well offshore;
Sailing gloves and wetsuit booties are advised if you plan to be
out sailing for a few hours;
Keep a few metres of mooring line handy in case you decide to
tie up somewhere or need a tow when the 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,
such as a bright jacket or emergency flair;
Particularly in summer and in some countries, throughout the
year; protect yourself from the sun with sun-block, hat or cap
and sunglasses.
In colder climates and winter consider a wetsuit and also a
blokart Pod, which will keep off most of the water splashing up
as you get up to speed;
Consider snacks and refreshing drinks if you are planning to go
out on a lengthy sailing trip.
The Katalyst comes equipped with a Righting Line which should
be installed and ready for use at any time. In the highly
unlikely event that you manage to capsize your Katalyst the
righting line can be used to both right the Katalyst and also to
get back on board.
DO NOT WEAR THE blokart SAFETY BELT WHEN SAILING
ON THE WATER!!!

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Some of the items and more can be stored in the sealed holds in each
hull but only open them when ashore or moored. Keep items such as
snacks and water in a bag which can easily tied behind the blokart
seat, keeping it out of the way and easy to reach.
NOTE: Please be aware that the hulls only provide total
buoyancy when closed off.
2.Preparation
All successful sailing excursions will start with good preparation. Both
your blokart and Katalyst are accompanied by bags for storage and
transport. Always check over all the parts of your sailing craft when
you’re packing 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 be
prepared for worsening weather conditions in terms of wind, rain and
temperature.
Never sail beyond your ability;
Rain can be accompanied by thunder and lightning. Avoid being
on the water with lightning at all times;
Not only does being cold wreck your enjoyment, it also hampers
your physical abilities, so dress warm enough for the time of
year.
Where applicable also check local tide tables and consult local sailors.
Many sailors have had the novel experience of sailing at good speed
and still moving backwards due to tidal conditions. Avoid being
surprised by this powerful force of nature.

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3.Location
Although technically any combination of water and wind will suffice to
provide an enjoyable location to go sailing in, there are a few points to
keep in mind and to be respectful of. The listed items are not
exhaustive and please feel free to send us your additions as they apply
to specific conditions and locations which we are not aware of.
Always take the greatest care when launching and also sailing in
an area where people may be swimming;
Take care in tidal waters and acquaint yourself with tide tables
on the day. Getting advice from local sailors is invaluable;
Local sailors can also provide you with invaluable information
regarding changing wind conditions and submerged 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 unless you are 100% certain that they are high
enough for you to pass under with enough clearance;
Confined areas such as harbours may have specific rules that
you must be aware of. Acquaint yourself with them before you
go out sailing in such locations;
Some locations may have specific seasonal rules to be aware of;
Many waters are used for fisheries and/or other aquatic
business. Upsetting business activity and even upsetting
recreational fishing people can lead to friction and eventually a
ban for all sailors. Make yourself familiar with local aquatic
activities and treat them with respect;
Many good sailing locations have regular sailing races. Stay
clear of the area that their course can possibly take up.

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4.Glossary
Port The left side of the vessel (when facing forward).
Starboard The right side of the vessel.
Aft Rearward and inboard.
Fore Forward.
Aft Spar The rear aluminium bar which connects the two
hulls and which has two tri-knob-bolts
approximately 45 centimetres from each end.
Bow The front of the vessel.
Stern The rear part of a sailing vessel, outboard.
Fore Spar The front aluminium bar which connects the two
hulls and which has one tri-knob bolt in the
centre. This bolt secures the keel clamp.
Hull The fibreglass pontoon, which provides buoyancy.
The starboard and port hulls are technically
identical. However, the hull with the steering
cable attached to it is the starboard hull.
Rudder 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
aspect. This is either up or kicked up for on land
or approaching the shore or down for when
sailing.
Steering Cable The cable which connects the steering quadrant
and the steering handle bar to the rudders.
Steering Quadrant The bracket which connects the steering handle
bar to the steering cable. This replaces the blokart
front fork.
Complete Tiller This consists of the two tiller shafts, the tiller
cross bar and the flexible connectors between
them.
Sheet The rope or line that is connected to the outer end
of the boom to control the angle of the sail and
thereby, the speed of the vessel.
Windward The direction from which the wind is blowing.
Leeward Opposite to windward, the direction to which the
wind is blowing.

5.Set-up
Your Katalyst consists of the following components:
Two hulls;
Two spar bags with one fore and one aft spar;
Two fore struts (packed in one of the spar bags);
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 quick check on the condition of your craft.
If any component needs maintenance or replacement then carry
that out before leaving the shore.
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1. Set up your blokart
as per instructions
without 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 when sailing
on the water.
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3. Loosen the quick release clamp on the fork collar. Remove the
fork collar and R-Clip from the fork and slide out the front fork
and wheel. Store the blokart bag and wheels.
4. Find a relatively flat surface near to the location where you
intend to launch. Place the two hulls side by side, about two
metres apart. Point them into the wind if you’re at the waters
edge where you intend to launch your Katalyst. When facing
forward, the 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
open the hatch.
Remove the spar
bags and rudder
bag and any other
items from the hull.
Do this for both
hulls.
6. Remove the aft
spar, two axle
brackets, two axle
plugs and complete
tiller from the spar
bag. Position both
axle brackets over
the protruding tri-
knob bolts, about
45cm from each
end, and tighten
them firmly. The
upright edge of
each clamp should
face outward. Lay
the aft spar axle
plugs and complete
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tiller at the rear
end of the hulls.
7. Remove the fore
spar, keel clamp
and two fore struts
from the remaining
spar bag. Lay the
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 ensure
that the spar is
flush with the
mounting slot while
the other end of
the spar rests on
the ground.
Register the tri-
knobs and secure
them firmly.

9. Move to the front
of the hull. Lay the
fore spar into the
mounting slots with
the sliding block
and two small star-
knobs closest to
the starboard hull.
Secure the fore
spar firmly with the
outer tri-knob. Do
not yet tighten the
inner tri-knob that
holds the eye tang
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-knobs
and fasten them firmly. Move to the fore spar and secure it
firmly with the outer tri-knob. Do not yet tighten the inner tri-
knob.
11. Place your blokart
on top of the spars
and align the axle
tube with the axle
brackets on the aft
spar.
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12. Fit an axle plug
through the ring on
the axle brackets
and into the axle
tube of the blokart.
Do this on both
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 tighten
firmly from below.
14. Remove the tri-knobs holding the blokart struts to the mast
base.
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15. Place the tangs of
the fore struts onto
the stud and
replace the tri-
knobs, only loosely
tightened.
The very first time
you set up your
Katalyst you may
need to adjust the
length of your fore
struts. Loosen the
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 the
tri-knobs. Adjust
the length of the
struts by turning
them up or down
the tang bolt if
required.
Attach the fore
struts to the eye-
tangs on the fore
spar with the
toggle pins as
shown.
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17. Tighten the Nylock
nuts at the top of
the struts, if they
were loosened to
adjust the strut
length.
Now tighten the tri-
knobs which
connect the struts
to the spar and
hulls.
Finally tighten the
tri-knobs on the
mast base and
secure the safety
clip in one of the
small holes in the
tri-knob.
18. Loosen the line which 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 retaining pin
and R-clip and
replace the quick
release clamp.
Insert the steering
handle bar through
the mast base and
into the steering
quadrant. Tighten
the quick release
clamp on the
steering quadrant.
Adjust the tension
of the quick release
clamp and lock the
collar firmly around
the keel-end.
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20. Loosen the two
star-knobs located
besides the keel
clamp on 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
steering cable to
the steering
quadrant.
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22. Withdraw the
rudder pin on the
starboard rudder.
Align the rudder
assembly on the
rudder stock on the
starboard hull and
re-insert the rudder
pin. Move the
rudder from side to
side to ensure that
it is operating
freely. Connect the
steering quick
release ball 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 you do
need to move them then lift the Katalyst and rudder clear off
the ground.
23. Now centre the
rudder so that it is
pointing straight
aft. Go to the fore
spar and check that
the steering
handlebar is in the
straight forward
position.
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24. The alignment can
be adjusted by
sliding the bracket
to either side in the
groove of the fore
spar. Tighten the
star-knobs on the
steering bracket
firmly when the
steering is aligned.
25. Alignment
adjustments can
also be made by
loosening the lock
nuts at one or both
ends of 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
specialized part
and rather costly to
replace.
26. Withdraw the rudder pin on the port rudder. Align the rudder
assembly on the rudder stock on the port hull and re-insert the
rudder pin. Move the rudder from side to side to verify that it is
operating freely.
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27. Now connect the
two rudders with
the tiller assembly.
Slide each end into
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 horn
on the tiller stock.
Repeat this for both
rudders.
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29. Loop the righting
line over the top of
the mast base or
tie it to the lower
part and stow it
where it is easily
accessible in the
highly unlikely case
of capsize. (See
also the 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 are
identical) lift the aft
of either hull by the
handle on the deck
and insert the
trolley arm into the
side of the aft spar.
Repeat this at the
other side.
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