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- Page 2 Feathercraft The pump can both inflate and deflate. Green tape indicates inflation connection. Made in Canada. Paddled World Wide.
- Page 3 Unfold the kayak and take the pump out of the small black bag. Install the skeg. It is black and “U” shaped. Push the skeg under the strap welded at the stern of the hull. It is easier to install if the skeg is wet. Skeg There are three separate main air chambers: two side panels and one hull panel.
- Page 4 To Inflate • There is a yellow “poppit” in the boat valve. Yellow Poppit • To deflate the kayak push the poppit down and turn clockwise. • To inflate the kayak, rotate it counter-clockwise and release. It will pop up. Make sure that the poppit is in the “UP”...
- Page 5 Install Rim Inserts Slide the two white plastic inserts into pockets on the underside of the coaming. Inflate Seat Bottom and Seat Back • Push the short black filler hose into the pump fill adaptor. • Open the twist valve by turning counter-clockwise. •...
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Page 6: The Feathercraft Sea Sock
Made from high-quality coated nylon, the sea sock is a great safety item. The top of the sock fits tightly around the cockpit coaming rim. Contoured to fit along the • The coloured Feathercraft label seatback and bottom, the “foot” is loose through the indicates inside or “right”... - Page 7 Folding & Rolling the Kayak Skin Remove the skeg. Remove the Rim Inserts. Open the seat valves. Open the boat valves, pushing in the yellow poppit and turning clockwise. a. Fold skin at edge of bow rim. b. Flatten out skin along fold. (This rim section is not removed) Caution: When rolling the...
- Page 8 Inflatable Paddle Float Rescue with the Aironaut 1. Light & compact, the inflatable paddle 2. Slide the paddle into the pocket of the float tucks under a panel attached to the float, clip on to the paddle shaft, and inflate stern deck.
- Page 9 3. Slide the opposite blade under the stern deck 4. Twist & turn as you re-enter the cockpit. panel. Use the paddle and float as a platform Pump out any water within the sock. to lever yourself on to the kayak, keeping your center of gravity low.
- Page 10 Aironaut Use & Precautions The fabric used to make the Aironaut is a robust urethane fabric and is very abrasion resistant. However, care must be taken when approaching and launching from sharp and jagged shores. Precaution: Using the sea sock at all times will greatly inhibit water from entering the boat. If water does flood the boat, drain the boat of ALL water BEFORE opening the boat valves to deflate.
- Page 11 To Open and Remove Boat Valve The boat valve is a two section twist valve. The inner section can be felt through the kayak fabric. Feeling through the kayak skin, hold the inner part with one hand. Using a pair of pliers, grip the outer twist handle of the valve. Turn counter-clockwise to loosen.
- Page 12 Draining Water from an Air Chamber Hang the skin to completely drain water from the air panel. “Swish” the skin around to be sure all water is drained. Allow the kayak skin to dry completely. Replace the two part boat valve, securing tightly. Drain Water from Boat Valve Opening...
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Page 13: Care & Repair
Care & Repair Field repairs This repair takes approximately 20 minutes. The patch may last many years. However, with some effort it can be peeled off and replaced. The glue provided is toxic to breathe and inflammable. Use in a well- ventilated place. •... - Page 14 Allowing the Skin to Dry The skin can be transported wet for a couple of days, but should be allowed to completely dry before storing. Failure to dry the skin can cause coating failures. Seasock We strongly recommend using the seasock. It prevents flooding in the event of a capsize. It also keeps water and sand from entering the kayak.
- Page 15 Spray Skirt and Safety Sock (Sea Sock) All Feathercraft kayaks come equipped with a spray skirt and safety sock (except the Sit-on-Top models). These are important safety items, but you must be fully familiar with their use before an emergency arises.
- Page 16 As with any skill, kayaking safety must first be learned and then practiced. We at Feathercraft strongly recommend that you access resources for kayak safety in your community before venturing out onto the water.