Summary of Contents for Rondar K6
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL 147 Summit, Building 3, Unit 2. Peabody, MA, 01960 Tel. 855.RONDAR.1 (855-766-3271) WWW.RONDARBOATS.COM...
- Page 2 Important note The K6 is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. It is a light weight racing boat and should be treated with care. In order to get the most enjoyment from your boat and maintain it in top condition, please read this manual carefully.
- Page 3 I declare that the craft describes as : bearing the Hull Identification Number : G B R K B HIN ; Trade marque : Rondar Raceboats Ltd. Type : K 6 Keelboat Design Category : C - INSHORE Inspection module used :...
- Page 4 NOTICE OF STANDARDS USED FOR ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF RCD. REQUIREMENT STANDARD USED 1. BOAT DESIGN CATEGORY - RSG GUIDELINES 2.1 HULL IDENTIFICATION ISO 100087 2.2 BUILDERS PLATE ISO 14945 2.3 PROTECTION FROM FALLING OVERBOARD ISO 15085 2.4 VISIBILITY FROM MAIN STEERING POSITION 2.5 OWNERS MANUAL ISO 10240 3.1 INTEGRITY AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS...
- Page 5 CERTIFICATE OF CONSTRUCTION K6 ROAD TRAILER AND TROLLEY COMBINATION CHASSIS NO: DATE MANUFACTURED: MAX GROSS WEIGHT: 600 Kgs MAX LOAD: 400 Kgs TYRES: 145 x 10 x 4 Ply E11 Tyres TYRE PRESSURE: 31 PSI TYRE BAR: 2.15 SUSPENSION: Bramber 600kg Independent Rubber...
- Page 6 RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS Stepping the mast Ensure that the halyards are positioned so the ends can be reached once the mast has been stepped. Stand up the mast next to the boat, adjacent to the mast gate. One person should stand in the boat and lift the mast into place, taking care when lowering it through the gate in the deck and down into the mast step.
- Page 7 launching or recovering the boat. If you pull on too much tension, then the jib will not furl or unfurl easily. 10). Furl the jib by pulling the furling line on the starboard side under the aft end of the foredeck. You will need to ensure that the jib sheet is slack. 11).
- Page 8 The halyard then runs forwards to the block at the aft end of the spinnaker sock, forwards through the sock and out of the chute mouth. 13). Attach the spinnaker as follows: Tie the rope from the forward end of the bowsprit to the tack of the spinnaker. To ensure that the sail is not twisted, run your hands up the red luff tape on the spinnaker until you reach the head of the sail, then tie the spinnaker halyard on to the head of the sail.
- Page 9 Individual launching areas vary and common sense will determine the best order of proceedings when launching the K6. The boat launches from it’s trolley just like a dinghy, and can be launched from a crane hoist, slipway, shore or beach with ease.
- Page 10 If it is blowing the doors off and the waves are dumping on the beach, why not curb that impatience to get afloat in your new toy. If the conditions are favourable, the chances are that you’ll have far more fun and learn the techniques used on the K6 much more quickly.
- Page 11 TUNING AND SAILING TIPS Keel The keel should be left fully down whilst sailing. Only lift the keel for launch and recovery, or in the event of grounding. Tack Downhaul Increasing the tension progressively bends the mast, flattens the sail and opens the leech.
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Page 12: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Hull The K6 is made using an epoxy GRP and foam sandwich laminate. This is stiff and light, but will dent if subjected to point loading. The boat must be supported ashore on a recognised K6 trolley. - Page 13 Tying down Tying down your K6 to its trailer is important because too much or too little tension could result in damage. Only use an approved trolley. The boat is well located on its trolley, so you only need apply sufficient tension to hold the boat in contact with the supports.
- Page 14 The Class Association also produces regular Newsletters, a Year Book and organises training events. You can contact the RS Class Secretary on +44 (0)7041 492130. The International K6 Association will be centred around the k6class.org website Please use this site as a point of reference for all your enquires. http:www.k6class.org...
- Page 15 As issued 29 May 2010 All orders accepted by Rondar Raceboats Ltd. (the Company) are subject to the following terms and conditions, unless expressly varied for a specific contract by the company in writing. The company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions at any time, although any orders in progress shall be governed by the terms prevailing at the start of the contract.
- Page 16 7. The company reserves the right to alter it’s specifications at any time and without notice, although the variation should not result in a general loss of quality or performance of the finished product. In addition, the company reserves the right to alter or improve the design or manufacture of it’s products at any time and without notice.
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