XCAT Basic User manual

Assembly manual
Operating instructions
Small craft –Owner's manual
(ISO 10240:2004)
X-Cat Basic / Sail / RowMotion / RowMotion Pro

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Contents
1. Introduction to small craft owner's manual................................................... 4
2. Description / Technical data.......................................................................... 5
a. Model code......................................................................................................................5
b. Design category..............................................................................................................5
c. Weight of boat unladen, and optional extras..............................................................5
d. Maximum recommended payload................................................................................5
e. Weight of the boat fully laden .......................................................................................6
f. Main dimensions of the boat.........................................................................................6
g. Bridge ...............................................................................................................................6
h. Main propulsion...............................................................................................................6
i. Sail surface area of SAIL option...................................................................................6
j. Position of identification number and builder`s plate................................................7
3. Declaration of conformity ............................................................................. 8
4. How to set up the X-Cat Basic...................................................................... 10
5. How to dismantle the X-Cat Basic................................................................ 13
6. How to set up the X-Cat Sail ........................................................................ 15
7. How to dismantle the X-Cat Sail .................................................................. 27
8. How to set up the X-Cat RowMotion Pro..................................................... 32
9. How to set up the X-Cat RowMotion ........................................................... 34
10. How to install the bow-mesh....................................................................... 37
11. Righting the boat afer capsizing................................................................... 39
12. Entering the boat on water ......................................................................... 40
13. How to stow the mast ................................................................................. 41
14. How to use the jib sail and jib sail cleat ....................................................... 42
15. How to use the rudder ................................................................................ 43
16. How to tighten the shrouds......................................................................... 45
17. How to install the anti-capsize protection ................................................... 47

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18. Description of the flange spanner................................................................ 48
a. Adjusting the cross bar....................................................................................................48
a. Opening up the hulls .......................................................................................................50
19. Overview of knots ....................................................................................... 52
20. Description of tacking sequence.................................................................. 53

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1. Introduction to small craft owner's manual
This manual has been compiled so that you are in a position to enjoy your boat in safety.
In addition to detailed information about the boat itself, information is also provided on
accessories supplied/fitted as well as operating instructions.
Please read this information carefully and make yourself acquainted with the boat before
using it.
Make sure that the expected wind and water conditions are suitable for your boat and that
you and your crew are in a position to handle the boat in the prevailing conditions.
The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility for changes that have been made to the
boat without their permission.
Make sure that your boat is always properly maintained and check for wear that can take
place over time, as a result of frequent use or incorrect operation of the vessel.
Every boat, regardless of how strongly it is built, can sustain serious damage if it is
subjected to improper handling. This can be avoided if the boat is looked after properly.
Make sure that the speed and direction of the boat are suitable for the conditions on the
water.
All personnel should wear a safety jacket (life jacket/personal buoyancy aid) while on-
board. Please note that in some countries there are legal requirements specifying that life
jackets are to be worn at all times in compliance with national legislation.
PLEASE KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO
THE NEXT OWNER IF YOU SELL THE BOAT.

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2. Description / Technical data
a. Model code
X-CAT (Cross-Cat) row and sail catamaran
b. Design category
Design category: C
Boats in design category C are designed for use in wind conditions up to Beaufort scale 6 with the
corresponding wave height. Such conditions can occur on exposed inland water, estuaries and
coastal water in moderate weather conditions.
c. Weight of boat unladen, and optional extras
Plain boat:
Weight of plain boat without options: 55 kg (consists of: 1 component weighing 15 kg, 2
components weighing 17,5 kg each and 2 components weighing 2.5 kg each)
Options:
Weight of optional forward rowing system RowMotion-Pro incl. roller seat and foot board: 13 kg
Weight of optional reverse rowing system RowMotion-Classic incl. roller seat and foot board: 7 kg
Weight of optional sailing rig SAIL complete with rudder: 17 kg
d. Maximum recommended payload
Maximum recommended payload: 240 kg
This value includes the weight of no more than 3 people plus provisions, all personal belongings
and any equipment that is not included in the weight of the plain boat unladen.
The recommended maximum number of people must not be exceeded.
Regardless of the number of people on-board, the total weight of people plus equipment must
never exceed the maximum recommended payload. The load must be placed carefully so as to
distribute the load evenly to ensure the designed trim is maintained.

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e. Weight of the boat fully laden
Weight of the boat fully laden: 325 kg
Consisting of plain boat (55 kg) + forwards rowing system RowMotion-Pro (13 kg) and sail option
(17 kg) + maximum load (240 kg)
f. Main dimensions of the boat
LH =Lmax =5.0 m
BH =Bmax =2.08 m
g. Bridge clearance height and draught
Bridge clearance height and draught
1) Maximum height unladen with mast: 4.8 m
2) Maximum draught when fully laden: 0.2 m
h. Main propulsion
Main propulsion: oars or sails
Optional: outboard motor up to max. 2.5 kW
i. Sail surface area of SAIL option
Main sail 5.2 m² and jib 3.2 m²

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j. Position of identification number and builder`s plate
The builder`s plate is located one on of the cross bar
The identification number is located at the rear side of the hull after the flange.

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3. Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformity for recreational small craft in terms
of design and construction in accordance with directive
94/25/EG updated by directive 2003/44/EG
Name of boat manufacturer:
Row & Sail GmbH
Gewerbezeile 9
4040 Lichtenberg / Linz
Austria
Module used for design and construction: A
Identification number:
(please enter) AT - XCT - . . . . . | . . | . . |
Model code: X-Cat (Cross-Cat)
Type of boat: rowing boat and sailing boat
Type of hull: multi-hull
Main type of propulsion: oars/sculls/sails or outboarder with up to 2,5kW
Building material: aluminium + synthetics
Design category: C
Hull length Lh: 5.00 m
Width Bh: 2.08 m
Draught T: 0.15 m

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This declaration of conformity is issued as the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I
hereby declare on behalf of the manufacturer that the vessel described above meets all
the specified requirements.
Name and position: Ing. Jochum Bierma - Managing Director
Signature:
Place, date: Lichtenberg/Linz, 14/01/2014
Safety requirements according to annexes I.A & I.C. of directive.
Applicable ISO standards:
Small craft - Principal data: EN ISO 8666: 2002 *
Small craft - Identification code - CIN: EN ISO 10087: 2006 *
Small craft - Builder's plate: EN ISO 14945: 2004
Small craft - Owner's manual: EN ISO 10240: 2004
Small craft - Stability and freeboard: EN ISO 12217-3: 2009
Small craft - Buoyancy: EN ISO 12217-3: 2009
Small craft - Maximum load capacity: EN ISO 14946: 2005
Version: August 2014

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4. How to set up the X-Cat Basic
X-Cat Basic components
1. Hulls 3. Cross-bars
2. Side beams and centre beam
rolled up with trampoline

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1. Insert one of the cross-bars into the recesses at the front end of each hull. The spigot has to point to the
middle of the boat.
2. Slide the centre beam (with the arrow pointing to the front) onto the cross-bar and gradually lower the
free end until its weight is supported completely by the cross-bar
3. Connect the rear cross-bar and insert into the hulls
4. Engage all levers
Arrow
down

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5. Support the rolled-up side beams on your knee and undo the velcro band
6. Next, unroll the first side beam and push down over the retention pins until it clicks into place.
Then, unroll the second side beam and click into the retention pins.
7. Attach the velcro band to one of the cross-bars

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5. How to dismantle the X-Cat Basic
1. Release the retention pins, roll up the first side beam until it rests on the centre beam.
Then, roll up the second side beam (anti-clockwise) until it reaches the centre beam.
Support on one knee and secure with velcro band.
2. Release the 4 levers on the cross-bars

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3. Lift one of the cross-bars evenly and detach from centre beam
4. Detach rolled-up trampoline from second cross-bar
5. Remove the rear cross-bar from the hulls (Caution: the hulls may fall over)

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6. How to set up the X-Cat Sail
Sail option components
1 Main sail 6 Main sheet
2 Jib sail 7 Sheet cleat mounting
3 Upper and lower section of mast 8 Rudder
4 Wind vane 9 Jib sprit with mast foot
5 Shroud blocks 10 Anti capsize float

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1. Hook in jib sprit
2. Place mast foot on centre beam and push it over the bolts

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3. Fit endless line to mast foot
4. Fit the port and starboard shroud blocks

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5. Attach the rudder, insert the belt hook into the slot and secure with lever
6. Fit the main sheet and jib sheet cleat mounting to the centre beam

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7. Release the rope grip, take the shrouds from the top of the mast and pull the halyard until the pulley is
right at the top.
8. Lay the top section of the mast on the boat and insert the lower section of the mast.
(lugs for the jib sail at the top)

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9. Secure the rope grip and halyard S-hook to the mast using the elastic line.
10. Secure the shrouds to the port and starboard blocks using the shackles.
The green shroud tensioner must always be fitted to the starboard side and the red to the port side.
Green shroud to the
green mark.
Secure in place by twisting the shackle
pin.