Predator 54 Auto-Nav Kontiki With Bat/Charg/Carrycase (54Lb)

The Predator’s intelligent shark design allows it to cut through the waves rather than bounce over the top and swing off course. The Predator’s unique natural shape with tail fin is designed to sit low in the water and dive under the breaking surf to maintain perfect direction.

Superior natural shark stealth design cuts through the water with less resistance (for both launching and retrieving). Have a think about this – the shark shape has been well tested and proven for millions of years!

Features:

• Easy to use on your own or with friends or family
• Perfectly balanced for best performance and handling, loading into vehicle etc
• Perfect power to weight ratio; very fast through the water
• A real head-turner: the Predator looks very smart
• Fully waterproof resin-encased reliable electronic timer. Use a magnet to adjust settings or the top mounted switch.
• Very simple to operate timer: set between 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 minute timer, or set to ‘infinity’ to go until the battery level cut out
• Free sturdy accessory carry-all case. Holds tools & batteries etc
• The natural tail shape works with the rudder to keep the Predator on course in rough conditions
• Batteries are mounted well forward to keep the motor in the water under full power in rough seas
• A  ‘KIWI ORIGINAL’  – designed and made in New Zealand
• Off-set tow point to counter the torque of the motor

Specifications:

• Range: 2.3km offshore
• Thrust: 54lb
• Weight: 12kg (with batteries)
• Dimensions: L1310 x H500 x W415mm
• Warranty: 24 month Predator Kontiki & Winch warranty & 12 month battery warranty

Includes:

• Predator 54 Auto Nav Kontiki with unique 2-second ‘Point & Go’ setup
• 54lb thrust motor
• Accessory Case
• 3 batteries 12V 9.0Ah
• 1× D battery
• 1× Battery Charger
• 2 weights

How the Auto Nav works:

Setup:

On the beach, point the Predator Kontiki in the direction you want it to travel.
Push the control lever forwards until the 5 super-bright LEDs do the fast ripple effect.
Set the timer and you're good to go.

How it Works:

You desired direction is stored by the kontiki software on-board. When the propellor is running, the software adjusts the direction of the rudder with a servo motor, maintaining the correct direction regardless of any side currents that may try to push the Kontiki off course.

Example:

John points his Predator Kontiki due north (0°) to fish off his favourite beach. He sets the Auto Nav by holding the control lever forwards until the LEDs do the ripple. Once out at sea, the current nudges the kontiki to a bearing of 5°, so it's mainly North but heading slightly East. The on-board software shifts the rudder left a little, until the kontiki is pointing 0° again.