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OWNER’S MANUAL 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 147 Summit, Building 3, Unit 2. Peabody, MA, 01960 

Tel. 

855.RONDAR.1

 

(855-766-3271)

 

WWW.RONDARBOATS.COM 

 

Summary of Contents for 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: ...ners should check that shackles knots and mast step bolts etc are tight This is especially important when the boat is new as travelling can loosen seemingly tight fittings and knots It is also important to regularly check such items prior to sailing Make sure that you have a basic tool kit with you the first time you rig the boat in case there are tuning settings changes that you wish to make Cont...

Page 3: ...Type K 6 Keelboat Design Category C INSHORE Inspection module used MODULE A INTERNAL PRODUCTION CONTROL Stability and Bouyancy test To ISO 12217 by RYA Maximum crew 4 Baggage 340KG ISO standards used ISO 12217 Overall length 5 81 m Beam 1 97 m Sail Area 19 7 m2 Builder s name Rondar Raceboats Date __________________ Signature _______________________ Paul Young G B R K B ...

Page 4: ...NES TESTING 3 2 STABILITY AND FREEBOARD ISO 12217 3 3 BOUYANCY AND FLOTATION ISO 12217 3 4 OPENINGS IN DECK AND SUPERSTRUCTURE RSG GUIDELNES ISO 12217 3 5 FLOODING ISO 11812 ISO 12217 3 6 MANUFACTURER S MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD ISO 14946 3 7 LIFERAFT STOWAGE N A 3 8 ESCAPE N A 3 9 ANCHORING MOORING AND TOWING ISO 15084 4 HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS N A 5 INSTALLATIONS N A F INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS N...

Page 5: ...TURED 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 Suspension Units BRAKES N A HITCH Alko Kober 40sq unbraked coupling Chassis galvanized to BS 729 Signed on behalf of Bramber Trailers ...

Page 6: ...e lower shrouds by inserting the t terminals on the top end through the bracket above the gooseneck and attach the lower ends to approximately the middle of the forward smaller chain plates When the mast is tensioned to a sailing tension the lowers should just be tight enough to limit forwards bend 6 Connect the keel hoist rope to the stainless steel block on the purchase system Connect the snap s...

Page 7: ...g the spreaders to extreme forward settings may result in rig failure by the mast inverting downwind with the spinnaker up The lower shrouds should allow the lower part of the mast to pre bend They should not carry much tension until the mainsail has been hoisted and the kicker attached The lowers shrouds merely prevent excessive bend from the vang in the lower part of the mast Reduce tension in t...

Page 8: ...nhaul is to pull the pole right out and to pull the port sheet tight into the ratchet and to cleat it off If you then hoist the spinnaker until the head is about 2 metres off the ground you can then see the two attachment points on the spinnaker You can then thread the spinnaker downhaul up through the lower ring and tie it to the top loop 14 You can then pull the spinnaker into the chute by pulli...

Page 9: ...n you are ready to launch pull on the keel lift purchase from behind the block on the port side of the keel case capping until the keel bulb has lifted slightly from the trolley cradle If slipway conditions are such that the boat will float off the cradle without lifting the keel then ensure that the keel rope is cleated tight before launching The rig tension must have been applied before you lift...

Page 10: ...t will be slippery and potentially dangerous until these coatings wear off Ropes are also coated in release agents as part of their construction process So again take great care when tying knots or relying on a rope to perform a specific function as they may get you into a potentially dangerous situation Each time after sailing the boat for the first 2 or 3 times take a spanner and screwdriver and...

Page 11: ...and ease it fully for close reaching Tacking The self tacking jib can be left cleated but for best speed out of the tack ease the sheet about 150mm as you go through the tack and then tighten it again when the boat has accelerated on the new tack Spinnaker hoist The spinnaker halyard is led so that either the helm or the crew can hoist and drop the sail First ensure the spinnaker sheets are not cl...

Page 12: ...ng 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 Keep your boat drained and well ventilated Obviously in dealing with a marine environment equipment gets wet which in itself is not a problem The problem starts when moisture is trapped for any length of time The key therefore i...

Page 13: ... trolley so you only need apply sufficient tension to hold the boat in contact with the supports Tie the boat down at the bow and across the middle in the region of the trailer wheels Pad the deck where the straps touch Use the strap winch at the bow to hold the bow tight Foils The foils are GRP with a foam core Look after them as you do the hull Wash with fresh water regularly Repair any chips as...

Page 14: ...sail If your sail is stained in any way try to remove it using normal detergent and warm water Do not attempt to launder the sail yourself Repairs should be temporarily made using sticky number cloth or sail repair tape and then returned to the sailmaker for a professional repair Watch out for wear and tear especially around batten pockets and bolt rope Replacement sails can be ordered from your d...

Page 15: ...d wear 3 The company limits it s liability strictly to the above terms and expressly excludes any consequential loss or damage resulting there from If the goods are not of the company s own manufacture the company s liability is limited strictly to that required by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 although we undertake to pursue the customers full legal rights with the company concerned 4 The company ca...

Page 16: ...leared funds prior to the collection or dispatch of goods or in cash against pro forma invoices c The company may at its discretion offer credit terms subject to the following conditions 1 The customer on the due date specified makes that payment in full 2 Orders from customers whose accounts are overdue will be withheld until the payment of any overdue sums on the account is made 3 The customer i...

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