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Small craft – Owner's manual
(ISO 10240:2004)
Owner's manual
Assembly manual and operating instructions
XCAT BASIC

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  • Page 1 Small craft – Owner’s manual (ISO 10240:2004) Owner’s manual Assembly manual and operating instructions XCAT BASIC...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Further information ............9 2 XCAT Basic ................ 10 Components of the basic version ........11 Assembly and disassembly of the XCAT Basic boat ....12 3 Accessories ............... 21 4 Transportation and maintenance ..........25 Packing the bags ............25 Car roof transport ............

  • Page 4: Introduction And Important Notes

    The XCAT is a multi-sport catamaran where you are not limited to one discipline. The basis for all model options is the XCAT Basic. On this basis you can upgrade your XCAT with additional options. All model options of the XCAT can be combined with each other.
  • Page 5 (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 XCAT. There is a DANGER OF LIFE if the boat capsizes!

  • Page 6: Important Notes For Driving With Motor

    Introduction and important notes Observe the traffic regulations: You always participate in water traffic with your XCAT, even if you use it for your recreational pleasure. Water traffic is regulated by ordinances, which differ according to the area of application.

  • Page 7: Important Notes On Transport And Storage

    Introduction and important notes 1.4 Important notes on transport and storage Secure the XCAT during transport, e.g. on the roof of the car, using suitable fastening material, e.g. the XCAT transport kit. Check the tensioning straps regularly and retighten them if necessary.

  • Page 8: Environmental Protection

    (also recommended against dirt and especially bird droppings). Always maintain your XCAT properly and take into account the wear and tear that occurs over time due to frequent use or improper use.

  • Page 9: Instruction Style Guide

    1.7 Further information For more information on the XCAT model options, accessories and numerous videos on setting up, dismantling and operating the XCAT, visit: www.x-cat.com Manual XCAT Basic Page 9...

  • Page 10: Xcat Basic

    The XCAT is a multi-sport catamaran where you are not limited to one discipline. The basis for all model options is always the XCAT Basic. The XCAT Basic consists of only five parts. None of its individual parts weighs more than 17.5 kg.

  • Page 11: Components Of The Basic Version

    XCAT Basic 2.1 Components of the basic version (4,5,6) The basic version consists of: • two hulls (1) front crossbar (2) • rear crossbar (with bracket for an optional motor board) (3) • a central part - consisting of side beams (4), Center beam (5) and •...

  • Page 12: Assembly And Disassembly Of The Xcat Basic Boat

    XCAT Basic 2.2 Assembly and disassembly of the XCAT Basic boat Build up XCAT Basic Insert the front crossbeam (without motor bracket) into the front flanges of the two hulls. The center pin must point toward the center of the boat. The clamping levers must be open.
  • Page 13 Info: If the boat is not on a flat ground, it may cause the rotary lock to be sluggish. Solution: put something under the hulls so that they are parallel. locked Manual XCAT Basic Page 13 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 14 Hold the side beam which is beside the center beam and loosen the Velcro. First unroll the side beam rolled up on the side, … … put on the bolts … Manual XCAT Basic Page 14 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 15 The unlocking clip must not be jammed under the mushroom knob. Otherwise, push the unlocking clip down. Then unroll the top side beam, … … put on the bolts … Manual XCAT Basic Page 15 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 16 Check whether the front locking bolt is engaged. The unlocking clip must not be jammed under the retention pin. Otherwise, push the unlocking clip down. Fasten Velcro around one of the crossbars. Manual XCAT Basic Page 16 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 17 XCAT Basic Dismantle XCAT Basic For both side beams, pull out the front locking bolt and slide the unlocking clip under the mushroom knob. This keeps the locking bolt unlocked. Unlock the locking bolt at the rear and turn the side beam upwards.
  • Page 18 … put it on the side of the middle beam, fix it with the knee and fasten it with the Velcro. Open all four clamping levers of the crossbars. To unlock, turn all four rotary locks counterclockwise. Manual XCAT Basic Page 18 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 19 Pull off the center section from the front crossbeam. Note: The two front locking bolts can be unlocked again with the unlocking clips. This reduces the risk of transport damage. Manual XCAT Basic Page 19 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 20 Note: Hold the hull firmly so that it does not fall over. Then pull crossbeam from the other hull. Note: Hold the hull firmly so that it does not fall over. Manual XCAT Basic Page 20 Edition: 05/2023...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    1 bag for charger and battery, 1 bag for eProp outboard motor XCAT roof rack accessories for Thule # 980 810 Wingbar Designed specifically for Thule Wingbar. 2x PUR hull cushions + washable cover, 4x PUR belt cushions, connection unit, 2 straps 25 mm (1") - 2.9 m (114"), 2 straps 18 mm (0.75") - 1.25...
  • Page 22 ø 260 mm (8"), 85 mm (3.35") wide. Launching trolley # 980 421 With full-width axle, telescopic rod (135 (53") - 240 cm (95")) and 2 pneumatic tires, ø 400 mm (15.75"), 100 mm (4") wide. Manual XCAT Basic Page 22 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 23 30 x 550 mm (1.18" x 21.5") # 980 017 30 x 750 mm (1.18" x 29.5") # 980 070 Stainless steel anchor # 980 405 Incl. 15 m (50‘) line and softshell bag. Manual XCAT Basic Page 23 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 24 Accessories Clamping block Basic mounting for accessories. Is fitted to the side beam. Borika Fasten # 980 428 Railblaza # 980 438 Fender # 980 401 Can be attached to the side beam. Life jacket S: chest measurement 80 - 90 cm...

  • Page 25: Transportation And Maintenance

    Transportation and maintenance 4 Transportation and maintenance Note: Always transport, store and maintain your XCAT properly and watch out for wear and tear that occurs over time from frequent use or improper use. Any watercraft, no matter how strongly built, can suffer serious damage from improper handling.
  • Page 26 Now the wheelbag can be closed. Small parts such as mainsheet, clamping unit, flange wrench, etc. can be stowed in the two compartments on the outside of the lid. Manual XCAT Basic Page 26 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 27 Between them is the separation of the bag. Packing the bag for main sail and genoa Push the furled mainsail and the furled genoa together into the bag. Manual XCAT Basic Page 27 Edition: 05/2023...

  • Page 28: Car Roof Transport

    - Stopper 4.2 Car roof transport To transport the XCAT, you don't need a boat trailer or a special roof rack. All you need are a few parts for your roof rack that make transporting the XCAT on your car roof safe and fast. The XCAT Roof Rack Set includes everything you need to safely transport the XCAT on a standard roof rack.

  • Page 29: Setting The Clamping Force On The Crossbeam

    Info: Regularly grease the friction surface of the clamping levers with lubricating grease (e.g. Vaseline) to keep them running smoothly. Manual XCAT Basic Page 29 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 30 Put the supplied flange wrench on the nut … … and turn clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the clamping force. Turning clockwise increases the clamping force; turning counterclockwise decreases it. Manual XCAT Basic Page 30 Edition: 05/2023...

  • Page 31: Disassembling The Flanges In The Hull

    Remove flange Apply supplied flange wrench and turn counterclockwise. Pull flange out of hull and drain hull with opening facing down. Manual XCAT Basic Page 31 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 32 (e.g. Vaseline). Insert the flange into the hull and tighten clockwise with the flange wrench. Align flange in direction of travel as shown in photo. Manual XCAT Basic Page 32 Edition: 05/2023...

  • Page 33: Technical Data

    Technical data 5 Technical data Model name: XCAT rowing and sailing catamaran Design Category: C (Coastal Waters) Info: A watercraft assigned to design category C is designed for voyages in nearshore waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where weather conditions with wind force up to and including 6 Beaufort and wave heights up to and including 2 m may occur.

  • Page 34: Height And Draft

    Weight fully loaded: 325 kg Sum of: XCAT Basic (55 kg), Sail model option (17 kg), RowVista/RowMotion (max.13 kg), and maximum recommended payload. 5.2 Height and draft Maximum height 5.1 m...

  • Page 35: Builder's Plate And Identification Number

    Technical data 5.4 Builder's plate and identification number The builder's plate is located on both crossbars. Manual XCAT Basic Page 35 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 36 Technical data The identification number is located on the rear side of the hull after the flange. Manual XCAT Basic Page 36 Edition: 05/2023...

  • Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity

    3 people plus provisions, all personal belongings and any equipment that is not included in the mass of light displacement.) Design category: Hull length 5.00 m Width 2.08 m Draught 0.15 m Manual XCAT Basic Page 37 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 38 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: May 2023 Manual XCAT Basic Page 38 Edition: 05/2023...
  • Page 39 Model code 37 build up 12 Model options 4 components 11 Motor dismantle 17 important notes 6 Basic option see Basic Multi-Sport-Katamaran 4 Bridge clearance 34 Outboard motor 34 Builder’s plate 35 Payload 33 Car roof transport 28 Power lines 4...
  • Page 40 Row&Sail GmbH Gewerbezeile 9 4040 Lichtenberg/Linz Austria Tel.: +43 7239 20275 Fax: +43 7239 20275 30 office@rowandsail.com www.x-cat.com Copyright © Row&Sail GmbH 05/2023...

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