Maintenance And Storage - Patriot 10.4 SI Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
The best way to clean your kayak is with water.
However, with tougher stains, you can use
some soft soap and a non-abrasive plastic
brush.
STORAGE
The easiest way to store your kayak is to sit it
on a flat surface. If your kayak remains
outdoor, you should keep it covered and out of
direct sunlight. Do not leave any straps tightly
clinched around your kayak for long periods,
especially in warm weather. This can distort the
shape of the kayak.
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WARNING
You may find an accumulation of water
between the hull and the deck due to paddle
handling, rain or condensation. Patriot Kayaks
are equiped with drain plugs to remove this
accumulation of water.
Make sure the drain plug is closed before
putting the kayak on the water.
TO EMPTY THE WATER FROM YOUR
KAYAK, REMOVE THE DRAIN PLUG
AND PROP UP THE KAYAK VERTICALLY
ON ITS STERN.