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Owner's Manual
RS eCAT16
66 Highfield Park, Wargrave
Reading
RG10 8LE
United Kingdom
Owner's Manual
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RS eCAT16
Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to
the new owner when you sell the craft.
If this is your first craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and
safety, ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming command of the craft. Any
boat dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 66 Highfield Park, Wargrave Reading RG10 8LE United Kingdom Owner's Manual IMAGE HERE? RS eCAT16 Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the craft.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 CONTENTS Section WELCOME Boating Experience Responsibility ABOUT THIS MANUAL Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manuals Safety Labels Explanation of Hazard Warnings GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Boat Identification & CE Marking Classification 3.1.1 Design Category Explanation Principal Dimensions Hull Size 3.2.1...
  • Page 3 Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 NAVIGATION & OPERATION Use of Engines Handling Characteristics Visibility from the Main Steering Position Anchoring, Mooring & Towing Filling With Fuel MAINTENANCE Maintaining the Electrical System Winter Storage ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Leakage of Petrochemicals Black & Grey Water...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    RS eCAT16 WELCOME Congratulations on becoming the new owner of a: RS eCAT16 This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information on their operation, set up, maintenance, prevention of risks and management of those risks.

  • Page 5: Responsibility

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Responsibility Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, repair or modifications. Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the craft shall be assessed, executed and documented by competent people. The boat builder cannot be held responsible for modifications that boat builder has not approved.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft; the equipment supplied or fitted its systems and information on their operation.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Hazard Warnings

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Explanation of Hazard Warnings indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could Danger result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could Warning result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 8: General Arrangement

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Boat Identification & CE Marking Classification Type of Boat RS eCAT16 Manufacturer's Craft Identification Number GB-SJIsssssXyZZ Name of Boat Manufacturer RowingSolutions Ltd Design Category Maximum recommended number of people adults 1 For maximum weight limit see: 3.2.3 Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons.

  • Page 9: Design Category Explanation

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 3.1.1 Design Category Explanation This vessel carries the UKCA marking (shown here) to indicate that it complies with the UK Recreational Craft Regulations. It has been assigned the Design Category explained below: This vessel carries the CE marking (shown here) to indicate that it complies with the EU Recreational Craft Directive.

  • Page 10: Weights

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 3.2.3 Weights A 'maximum load' has been used for assessing stability and buoyancy, comprising: All weights in kilograms (kg) Essential safety equipment & liferaft Portable fuel tanks Design Category Maximum Number of Persons Baggage & other carry on weights...
  • Page 11 Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 MANUFACTURER CITY, COUNTRY 1234 MODEL NAME MAXIMUM = 400 kg Manufacturer’s name, registered trade name or registered trademark CE marking Contact address Model name Notified body’s identification number (if applicable) Maximum recommended number of people Max Load as on Builder's Plate (kg)

  • Page 12: Systems Descriptions

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS Bilge pumps The combined capacity of the system is not intended to drain the craft in Warning the case of damage. Notice This boat is not fitted with any bilge pumps. It is recommended that a bailer/bucket is carried aboard for emergency bailing purposes.

  • Page 13: Dc System

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 4.2.1 DC System Description The direct current (DC) electrical system derives its power from the series of batteries listed below. The batteries supply the components listed in tables below which show the settings of the overload protection breakers/fuses.
  • Page 14 Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Battery Maintenance Check the fluid levels in the cells (if appropriate for the battery type) approximately every 4 weeks, and weekly in summer and hot zones. The fluid level must be between the lower and upper markings.

  • Page 15: Fuel System

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Fuel System The craft has: Portable Petrol fuel system The following components are supplied by the fuel system: Item Number Location Engine Centreline of aft cross-beam Refer to manufacturer's instructions for details of the above equipment.

  • Page 16: Steering System

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Steering System Notice The boat's steering system has the following components: Steering Hardware: Wheel Turning device: Drive unit Mechanism: Direct link/Flexible cable The craft is fitted with the following steering position(s): Fwd stbd corner of decking...

  • Page 17: Pre-Launch Observations

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 PRE-LAUNCH OBSERVATIONS Recommended Safety Equipment The sea can be unpredictable. Be prepared by carrying the following Caution equipment, as a minimum, at all times. Life jacket or buoyancy aid for each person Appropriate weatherproof clothing Compass...

  • Page 18: Risk Of Flooding

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 The stability of this boat is significantly reduced at speeds above Caution displacement speed. Stability may be reduced when towing or lifting heavy weights using a Caution davit or boom. Caution Breaking waves are a serious stability hazard Risk of Flooding The following openings are marked "WATERTIGHT OPENING - KEEP...

  • Page 19: Risk Of Fire

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Risk of Fire Notice Always keep the bilges clean and check for fuel regularly NEVER • obstruct portable extinguishers in lockers Caution • obstruct safety controls (shut off valves, switches) • modify craft's systems, especially fuel.

  • Page 20: Risk Of Falling Overboard

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Risk of Falling Overboard Notice The working deck is the area of the boat that is safe for use at all times. Areas outside the specified working deck should only be used whilst leaving or arriving at a mooring or whilst the boat is not underway.

  • Page 21: Navigation & Operation

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 NAVIGATION & OPERATION Use of Engines The craft is fitted with the following motive power: Engine 4 stroke spark-ignition Max 15hp four-stroke outboard Propeller As supplied with motor Notice Before starting the engine: • Check the bilge water level.

  • Page 22: Handling Characteristics

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Handling Characteristics The owner is responsible for ensuring that normal mode of operation is Caution maintained. This means that the speed of the craft needs to be matched to the prevailing sea state and good seamanship shall be displayed.

  • Page 23: Visibility From The Main Steering Position

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Visibility from the Main Steering Position Notice Operator vision from the helm can be obstructed by high trim angles of the craft and other factors caused by one or more of the following conditions: • Propulsion engine trim angles •...

  • Page 24: Filling With Fuel

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Filling With Fuel Never smoke when refuelling, or inspecting or working with the fuel Caution system. For locations of filler caps, see: 3.2.3 Notice Use the following procedure for filling tanks: • Remove portable tank(s) from the craft for filling ashore.
  • Page 25 Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 KEY: X - Activity required Y - Activity required by qualified individual INTERVAL Every Before After 25* Or Every 50* Every 6 Every First 20 Or 100 mnth or Item Required Maintenance/Service Hours Hours Hours Annual...

  • Page 26: Maintaining The Electrical System

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Maintaining the Electrical System Warning Work on electrical wiring can create shock hazards or sparks. Always disconnect power sources and shut off battery switch, breakers and/or pull fuses before checking electrical wiring or connectors. To prevent arcing or damage to the alternator, always disconnect battery Caution cables before doing any work on the engine's electrical system.

  • Page 27: Environmental Awareness

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS The previous sections of this manual provide information on how to protect the boat and its crew from the environment. This section gives information on how the environment may be protected from the boat and its crew.

  • Page 28: Household Waste

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Household Waste When at sea for periods longer than space allows onboard storage of Warning waste, only jettison organic waste. ALWAYS Retain any household waste until it can be properly disposed of ashore. Noise NEVER Make excessive noise. Most people take to the water for relaxation which is ruined by noise.

  • Page 29: Wash / Waves

    Owner's Manual RS eCAT16 Any of the following could be signs that CO is filling your boat: Staining, sooty smears, or discolouration on surfaces around an appliance or its flue Appliances that are difficult to light, keep lit or burn weakly • Burners with yellow or orange or ‘floppy’...

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