Transportation & Storage - Wilderness Systems Commander Series Instruction Manual

TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
Due to the unique hybrid design of your Wilderness Systems Commander kayak, there are special
transportation and storage requirements to ensure the boat maintains its structural integrity.
Please note that these differ from our standard kayak storage and transportation guidelines.
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR COMMANDER SERIES
DO NOT transport a Commander kayak upside down.
RECOMMENDED TRANSPORT OPTIONS:
Placing Commander right-side up on a flat surface or using roof racks. Supports should be at
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least 48 inches apart.
Placing Commander on its side on a flat surface or using roof racks. Supports should be at least
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48 inches apart.
Use caution with roof racks that have bars or supports close together. Supports should be at
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least 48 inches apart. Also ensure that there is not significant tension pulling down on either
the bow or stern.
SPECIAL STORAGE NOTICE FOR COMMANDER SERIES
DO NOT store a Commander kayak upside down.
DO NOT suspend the Commander by the carrying handles at each end.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE OPTIONS
Place Commander right-side up on flat surface. If using supports they should be at least 48
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inches apart. Avoid putting the weight of the Commander primarily on the bow and stern ends
by placing supports approximately half the distance from the center of the kayak to the ends
on each side.
It is not recommended to suspend the Commander using web straps. In the event this must be
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done, the kayak should be suspended on its side or right-side up, with support straps located at
least 48 inches apart. Also ensure that there is not significant tension on either the bow or stern.
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