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GT-Kontiki GTK 2012 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD...
  • Page 2 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD Contents...
  • Page 3 Tutorial DVD If you have lost or did not receive your copy of the DVD please contact us on: Fax: +64-9-274-5758 Post: GT KONTIKI, PO Box 100-158, NSMC, Auckland, 0745, Email: sales@gt-kontiki.co.nz Place your GT-Kontiki Serial Number Sticker Here...
  • Page 4 Zealand, it is completely at home on beaches such as the rugged west coast. Please thoroughly read this manual and view the instructional DVD before attempting to use your GT-Kontiki. As well as the warnings listed below, there are precautionary guidelines throughout this manual. Make sure you and anyone assisting you reads and understands how to operate the GT-Kontiki in a safe manner before using it.

  • Page 5: Safety First

    Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD SAFETY FIRST The GT-Kontiki is one of the easiest and safest methods of fishing from surf beaches, but it is important to take precautions to prevent harm to yourself or others.
  • Page 6 Where vehicles or horses may be using the beach, make sure that your operation is clearly visible and there is no danger of anyone colliding with your line. Deploy your GT-Kontiki as close to the water’s edge as practical. ...
  • Page 7 Be aware of tidal currents and rips that may sweep your line towards other beach users.  Keep your GT-Kontiki in view. A pair of binoculars is a useful addition to your fishing kit.  For the safety of your equipment, always operate your GT-Kontiki at least 1,000 metres from another Kontiki user.
  • Page 8 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD Environmental Safety Try to minimise your impact on the beach and ocean.  Obey all the local fishing regulations pertaining to fish size and catch limits. Visit www.fish.govt.nz for information. ...
  • Page 9 The GT-Kontiki’s high visibility orange hull has a unique twin-fin tail section to aid stability while moving through the water. The twin fins also allow it to sit upright...
  • Page 10 The magnetic stylus comes with a cord to hang it around your neck. When not in use, you can loop it through the handle of your GT-Kontiki for safekeeping. The unit’s serial number is etched into the control panel of your GT-Kontiki.
  • Page 11 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD The electronically controlled rudder keeps the GT-Kontiki on its set course. GT-Rudder A fluorescent orange marker flag for daytime Visibility. “Use only the GTK flag in your GT Kontiki, use of a rigid flag pole is likely to damage your kontiki.
  • Page 12 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD A high-output strobe light provides visibility at night. GT-Strobe Light With 48lbs of thrust, the electric motor is powerful enough to punch through big surf and strong rips. The specially designed, streamlined propeller guard greatly reduces the chance of fouling the propeller.
  • Page 13 GTK-SBCH12V GTK 12V Lead-Acid Smart 4 Stage Battery Charger (1.25 Amps) with 2 Year warranty. GTK Battery Charger The GT-Kontiki comes pre-assembled. All that is required to go fishing is to install the batteries and attach the fluorescent orange marker flag.
  • Page 14 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD THE GTK-WINCH The GTK-Electric Winch is itself as revolutionary as the GT-Kontiki.  The sturdy aluminium frame quickly converts to a beach trolley with the addition of an optional GT-frame, bait board, and high-quality wheels.
  • Page 15 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD A remote control allows easy singlehanded use and dispenses with the need to constantly bend down to operate the winch switches. It also allows you to unhook and release undersized or unwanted fish at the water’s edge.
  • Page 16 Tutorial DVD FISHING LINE COMPONENTS The supplied fishing line components are designed to get you fishing successfully with your GT-Kontiki. Other components for specific conditions are available at your local fishing supplies store. These components include: 2000 metres of quality 300lb nylon...
  • Page 17 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD Spare set of 26 pre-made traces. 25 traces and one additional spare just encase one is broken off. Pre-Made Traces A pack of 3 x 8 oz (225g) teardrop shaped sinkers with line clips is also included. Hint: You may need to use extra weights if you are fishing in rough sea or huge rip’s.
  • Page 18 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD BATTERY CHARGER USE The GTK-SBCH12V GTK 12VLead-Acid Smart 4 Stage Battery Charger (1.25 Amps) Before using your GT Kontiki, the batteries will require a full charge. Read over the following section for the safe and correct use of your GTK 4 stage Smart Charger.
  • Page 19 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD Charger specifications Input Voltage 100-240VAC，50-60Hz Input Current 1.1A Back current drain 1.3mA Charge voltage Rating 12V，Bulk limited voltage : 14.7V Ripple current Current-ripple:<= 0.13A rms Bulk charge current 1.25 Amps Operate Temperature -20℃~50C Cooling Natural convection.
  • Page 20 Gel Cell batteries dissipate at a rate of around 4 % per month, so 6 months in storage will drop them by approx 25%. A GT-Kontiki battery can be used to power the GTK-Winch, but because it is smaller, it will not operate it for as long as the larger winch battery.
  • Page 21 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD How to use Follow these steps below to use your GTK 4 Stage Smart Charger:  Connect the AC Power cord to the socket, the “power” lamp will light on ...
  • Page 22 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD  Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by GT KONTIKI may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or serious injury to persons and may void warranty. ...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    YOUR KONTIKI. Installing the flag Push the flag into the hole in the top of the GT-Kontiki. Do not operate the GT- Kontiki without the flag. If you wish to permanently attach the flag, use good quality waterproof glue. Remember to use Only the GT-Kontiki flag supplied.
  • Page 24 For maintenance, the threads of the strobe cover should be cleaned and lubricated with a small amount of Vaseline or Silicone grease. If it needs replacing, remove the strobe from your GT-Kontiki by firmly pulling upwards. Strobe Light...
  • Page 25 Move the hatch across to either to the left or right while lifting the hatch up, the locking tang is locked into position to ensure optimal hatch fitting. Standing at the control panel end of the GT-Kontiki, inside to the left are three retained battery cables with connectors. Gently pull all three connectors out and up from the battery cavity, so they are accessible.
  • Page 26 Note: Sand or any other debris may reduce the integrity of the seal between the hatch and GT-Kontiki hull and water ingress may result. Please ensure these components remain clean at the time of fitting.
  • Page 27 Propeller Start/Stop Speed Set Button Button Switch The Control panel of the GT-Kontiki allows for fast programming and gives clear indication of battery charge and selected run time. To activate, touch the panel once with the GT-Magnetic Stylus and the green LED will light up.
  • Page 28 GT-Kontiki will follow. Until this is set, the motor cannot be started. Setting the bearing lock will also lock out the Speed Set and Run Time functions, so this is the last operation to do before starting and launching your GT-Kontiki at the waters edge.
  • Page 29 Run-time Display The Run-time display is a bank of LEDs on the right-hand side of the control panel indicates the programmed run time of the GT-Kontiki. This is controlled by passing the magnetic stylus over the ‘Time Set’ button situated below the LED bank.
  • Page 30 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD THE GTK-WINCH The GTK-Winch comes mounted in a sturdy aluminium frame that provides a stable platform. It has attachment points for the GTK-Beach Trolley upgrade. The same attachment points can be used to mount the winch to your vehicle or quad-bike.
  • Page 31 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD GTK-Winch Control Box There is a 30-amp automotive-style blade fuse inside the control box. You can access this by undoing the four Phillips head screws on the control box. When replacing the lid of the control box, make sure the lid seats properly on the seal to prevent water getting inside the box.
  • Page 32  Do not hook the winch battery terminals to a vehicle.  Do not use the winch to haul anything other than your GT-Kontiki and its 2m custom line  Do not drop the winch off the back of your vehicle.
  • Page 33 GTK-Winch Remote A great new feature of the GTK-Winch is the two-button remote control. The remote allows for greater control while engaging in single handed GT-Kontiki operation and is used to facilitate unhooking and releasing of undersized fish and unwanted species at the water’s edge.
  • Page 34 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD While moisture resistant, the remote is not waterproof. You can order replacement remotes and batteries through the store that you purchased your GT- Kontiki from. To re-programme a new remote, make sure the winch is powered up and switched off, and then press both buttons on the remote at the same time and then turn the winch on.
  • Page 35 The kit comes with a spare set of traces. Additional standard trace sets and deluxe trace sets fitted with a lumo bead and clear plastic tubing can be purchased from the store your GT-Kontiki was purchased from. Note: The trace board has room for 26 traces. Current New Zealand fishing regulations only permit a maximum of 25 traces per line.
  • Page 36 Motor/Propeller assembly. The Carabineer clip hooks onto the lug at the rear of the GT-Kontiki and requires the knurled safety lock to be secured – make sure this done up tight before launching.

  • Page 37: Optional Accessories

    (You may need to drill a 2mm diameter hole to start them off.)  The trace board hangs on the two lugs on the handle, the propeller guard of the GT-Kontiki hangs off the lug on the crossmember with the two fins sitting in the indents in the bait board.
  • Page 38 Other GTK Accessories The store where you purchased your GT Kontiki stocks a wide range of GTK line, traces, weights and spare parts for your GT-Kontiki. See them for advice on getting the best set up and the best fishing spots.
  • Page 39 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD GOING FISHING WITH YOUR GT-KONTIKI First time fishing with a GT-Kontiki is easy once the equipment is familiar and introducing yourself to all parts of the GT-Kontiki is recommended before starting.
  • Page 40 Areas near river mouths may have sunken logs that could snag your line.  If you can see a rip heading out to sea, you can use it to help your GT-Kontiki get out faster. An offshore rip also suppresses the wave heights.
  • Page 41 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD Preparing the long-line Place the GTK Winch in the sand just above the water and disengage the motor. Push the frame of the GTK-Winch into the sand to help prevent it dragging when retrieving line.
  • Page 42 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD For safety – and especially for beginners – we suggest using either of the following two methods. Method 2: Remove your baited traces from the trace board and lay them on an angle next to the main line with the clip towards the winch and the hook facing out to sea.
  • Page 43 Setup the run time and motor speed using the GT-Magnetic Stylus. Point the GT-Kontiki in the direction you would like it to travel. If there is a current flowing along the beach, adjust the heading to compensate. Making sure there are no metallic objects or strong electric fields nearby that may interfere with the GT-Kontiki.
  • Page 44 Once all the traces have launched, let the line feed out until the GT-Kontiki stops. If you think your line is far enough offshore and the GT-Kontiki is still running, engage the GTK-Winch motor to stop it taking out any more line.
  • Page 45 Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD Retrieving the GT-Kontiki When you are ready to retrieve your GT-Kontiki, make sure that the winch faces the direction of the line and engage the GTK-Winch motor. Select slow retrieval speed and press start.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

     Take out the strobe battery to prevent it activating at night.  Charge all the batteries and leave the battery cover off the GT-Kontiki to allow air to circulate. Note: Leaving the battery cover on for long periods will reduce the effectiveness of the seal.
  • Page 47 Tutorial DVD After storage If you have left your GT-Kontiki unused In storage for some time, give it a thorough inspection before heading off to the beach. Check the hatch seal for dirt, damage or distortion. Replace if in doubt.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

     Make sure the rudder is working by starting the motor and then moving the GT-Kontiki from side to side to see if the rudder turns. If the rudder does not work. Return the GT- Kontiki for servicing.
  • Page 49 The GT-Kontiki has considerable buoyancy, but it can be pulled under the water under certain circumstances.  When you are retrieving your line, the GT-Kontiki may be pulled under. This is quite normal and it will pop up when you stop winching. ...

  • Page 50: Warranty

    Why Not Take a look at our free Tutorial DVD WARRANTY The GT-Kontiki and the GTK-Winch carry a comprehensive 24-month warranty for manufacturer defects. Warranty does not cover abuse or saltwater damage due to poor maintenance or faulty fitting of hatch.
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