XCAT Basic User manual

Small craft – Owner’s manual
(ISO 10240:2004)
Owner’s manual
Assembly manual and operating instructions
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 Introduction and important notes .............................................. 4
1.1 XC T model options ........................................................ 4
1.2 Safety instructions (for all XC T models) ............................... 4
1.3 Important notes for driving with motor ................................. 6
1.4 Important notes on transport and storage .............................. 7
1.5 Environmental protection ................................................. 8
1.6 Instruction style guide ..................................................... 9
1.7 Further information ........................................................ 9
2 XCAT Basic ........................................................................ 10
2.1 Components of the basic version ........................................ 11
2.2 ssembly and disassembly of the XC T Basic boat .................... 12
3 Accessories ....................................................................... 21
4 Transportation and maintenance ............................................. 25
4.1 Packing the bags ........................................................... 25
4.2 Car roof transport ......................................................... 28
4.3 Setting the clamping force on the crossbeam ......................... 29
4.4 Disassembling the flanges in the hull ................................... 31
5 Technical data .................................................................... 33
5.1 Weight and dimensions.................................................... 33
5.2 Height and draft ........................................................... 34
5.3 Drive type and sail area .................................................. 34
5.4 Builder's plate and identification number .............................. 35
5.5 Declaration of conformity ................................................ 37

Introduction and important notes
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1Introduction and important notes
This manual is intended to familiarize you with your XC T and to help you
operate your XC T safely.
In addition to the description of the XC T Basic and other accessories, it also
contains information on the safe handling/operation of the XC T.
Please keep this manual in a safe place and hand it over to the new owner
when you sell the XC T.
1.1 XC T model options
The XC T is a multi-sport catamaran where you are not limited to one
discipline. The basis for all model options is the XC T Basic. On this basis you
can upgrade your XC T with additional options. ll model options of the XC T
can be combined with each other. For example, you can add the RowVista
forward rudder system to the XC T Sail. No matter which options you
choose, they are all designed to be easily mounted on the XC T without tools
and to be quickly ready for use.
The description of the XC T Sail model option and the RowVista and
RowMotion model options can be found in their own supplementary manuals.
There is also a separate manual for eProp outboard motor.
1.2 Safety instructions (for all XC T models)
Carefull read the following safet instructions and all warnings and notes
in this manual before starting up our XCAT.
WARNING
Whether on land or water, STAY AWAY FROM POWER LINES! Contact
with power lines can result in serious injur or death.
Inform yourself about the legal regulations of the country or region in which
you are commissioning the XC T.
Make sure that the expected wind and sea conditions correspond to design
category C (nearshore waters) and that you and, if applicable, your crew are
capable of handling the XC T in these conditions. ny watercraft, no matter
how strongly built, can suffer serious damage from improper handling. This is
not compatible with safe boating. Therefore, always adjust the speed and
direction of travel of your XC T to the sea conditions. Take weather reports
seriously and be aware of wind conditions, local currents and tides. Be

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responsible. Do not overestimate your abilities at sea and do not neglect
safety regulations. Never use the XC T while you or your passengers are
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Protect yourself from
the sun in hot weather and take plenty of water to drink.
Before operating the XC T, check all components for possible damage.
lways pull the forestay completely tight when sailing to prevent the
bowsprit from coming loose from its mount. Do not let line or other objects
hang away from the boat while sailing - there is a risk of getting caught on
bushes or rocks. void unnecessary grounding. Never drag the boat over
rocks.
void the risk of injury by making sure that all passengers have legs and arms
on the boat before docking and casting off. Learn to handle the boat in a
variety of situations. Give your passengers an introduction to how to handle
the boat so they can leave control of the boat to another passenger in case
of an emergency. Inform a person on shore of the destination and planned
return.
The maximum recommended payload of 240 kg and the recommended
number of maximum 3 persons must not be exceeded. Regardless of the
number of people on board, the total weight of people and equipment must
never exceed the recommended maximum payload. Loading must always be
done carefully, distributing the loads appropriately to maintain the design
trim.
Protect yourself and, if necessary, your crew by wearing appropriate life
jackets/ buoyancy aids and cold weather protective clothing. Take into
account that in some countries there are legal requirements to wear
buoyancy aids that comply with national rules at all times. If you are sailing
the XC T alone and unattended in waters whose shore you cannot reach by
swimming, you should, if necessary, connect yourself to the XC T with a
suitable rubber line (e.g. 6 m long and 5 mm thick). Do not sail alone below
10° Celsius water temperature!
Do not use a fixed line to attach yourself to the XC T. There is a D NGER OF
LIFE if the boat capsizes!

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Observe the traffic regulations: You always participate in water traffic with
your XC T, even if you use it for your recreational pleasure. Water traffic is
regulated by ordinances, which differ according to the area of application.
Machine-driven vehicles (motorboats, personal watercraft) are required to
give way to sailing vessels. Muscle-powered vehicles without their own boat
drive (paddlers, pedal boats, rowing boats) are required to give way to
sailing vessels. So always check which XC T model option you are currently
using and who you are obligated to yield to. But forcing right of way is
forbidden! Therefore, give way yourself in time with the "Last Minute
Maneuver". Commercial shipping always has the right of way! In the inland
and coastal area, it is generally valid that vehicles of the professional
navigation have the right of way. This includes in particular: Ferries, work
vehicles, police and rescue services, fishing vessels with deployed nets. So
keep your distance and avoid them!
When on the water with the XC T, always carry an alternate emergency
propulsion system, such as a paddle, oar system, or outboard motor.
1.3 Important notes for driving with motor
Observe the legal regulations of the country or region in which you are
operating the XC T (registration requirement, driver's license requirement,
etc.).
Do not use a motor that exceeds the motor power specified in the operating
instructions.
Do not smoke on the boat.
Make sure that the tank level is sufficient and that there is enough oil.
For electric outboards, check that the battery is fully charged before each
use.
Secure the motor to the boat (by line or chain).
Be on the lookout for others near the beach and drive only in designated
driving areas.

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1.4 Important notes on transport and storage
Secure the XC T during transport, e.g. on the roof of the car, using suitable
fastening material, e.g. the XC T transport kit.
Check the tensioning straps regularly and retighten them if necessary.
Observe the instructions in the manuals for your vehicle and the roof rack
system, particularly with regard to maximum roof loads and maximum
speeds.
If you store the hulls on the car roof for a long time, loosen the tension
straps so that the hulls do not warp permanently.
lso, when storing the hulls in other rooms such as garage, basement, etc.,
do not fix the hulls with tension belts.
Do not use tensioning straps with ratchet, as there is a risk that the hulls will
be damaged by excessive tensioning. Therefore, only use tensioning straps
with a simple clamping lock.
If the hulls are colder than the center and side beams after transport,
assembly may be difficult because the distances no longer match due to
different expansion coefficients. In this case, store all parts at the same
temperature for some time before assembly.
Clean the boat after each use. Free it from salt residues or stones to prevent
possible damage.
lways rinse all parts with fresh water after use in salt water.
plastic polishing compound can be used to polish the hulls for heavier dirt.
lways store the hulls with the keel upwards so that water does not
permanently run into the flanges.
Do not store the hulls permanently in the sun on one side, otherwise they
may warp.
Do not store the hulls in the sun under a cover. This can cause heat buildup
and warping of the hulls.

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Do not store the outboard seats, masthead-float or fender permanently in
the blazing sun, as they are not completely UV-resistant. Dismantle the
outboard seats after sailing and store them in the shade or cover them (also
recommended against dirt and especially bird droppings).
lways maintain your XC T properly and take into account the wear and tear
that occurs over time due to frequent use or improper use.
Row&Sail GmbH cannot be held responsible for changes that it has not
agreed to.
1.5 Environmental protection
s water sports enthusiasts, we feel the effects of environmental pollution
firsthand. The feeling of diving into a chemically contaminated muddy broth
during take-off and landing above a capsize can thoroughly spoil the fun of
water sports. Just as we expect clean water and a biologically intact
environment for our recreational sports, we should strive to keep the
environmental impact of operating the XC T as low as possible.
The hull skin of the XC T is made of HD-PE. weather-resistant, impact-
resistant and dirt-repellent plastic that is easy to clean. Even attached shells
are easy to remove. The hulls, filled with EPP particle foam, are extremely
impact resistant, unsinkable and almost indestructible. nd yet, because of
the foam core, very light and stable. HD-PE and EPP are both very
environmentally friendly and easy to recycle.
With the XC T model options, you are always environmentally friendly on the
way.

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1.6 Instruction style guide
This manual uses different style elements to convey different types of
information.
St le element
Meaning
Bold
Information that needs to stand out
1) …
2) …
Instructions that you need to follow
step by step in the given sequence.
Info: The keyword Info indicates
information that requires your
special attention.
Note: The keyword Note indicates
information on how to prevent
damage to property.
CAUTION
The keyword CAUTION indicates
dangerous situations that can result
in injuries.
WARNING
The keyword WARNING indicates
generally dangerous situations that
could result in death or serious
injury.
1.7 Further information
For more information on the XC T model options, accessories and numerous
videos on setting up, dismantling and operating the XC T, visit:
www.x-cat.com

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2XC T Basic
The XC T is a multi-sport catamaran where you are not limited to one
discipline. The basis for all model options is always the XC T Basic. The XC T
Basic consists of only five parts. None of its individual parts weighs more
than 17.5 kg. The hulls, filled with EPP particle foam, are extremely shock-
resistant, unsinkable and almost indestructible. The XC T can be assembled
and disassembled by only one person. ll parts of the XC T are designed and
thought out so that you do not need any tools for assembly and disassembly.