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- Page 1 FOLDING SIT-ON-TOP KAYAKS Assembly Instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Kayaking Safety Care and Maintenance Repairing or Replacing Air Tubes Java Assembly Instructions Java in Double Configuration Frequently Asked Questions... -
Page 3: Kayaking Safety
If you have any doubts or concerns come equipped with a spray skirt and safety sock about the condition of your Feathercraft kayak, contact your (except the Klondike, where the socks are optional, dealer or Feathercraft Products Ltd. - Page 4 As with any paddling. skill, kayaking safety must first be learned and then prac- ticed. We at Feathercraft strongly recommend that you Safety Equipment. The safety equipment you will access resources for kayak safety in your community before carry in and on your kayak will vary with the nature venturing out onto the water.
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Page 5: Care And Maintenance
When re-inserting the air tube, check that the air tube does not get twisted in the chamber. If you should need to replace an air tube, be sure to request by the color on the nozzle (Yellow, Red, Green or Blue). airline java... -
Page 6: Java Assembly Instructions
Java Assembly Instructions Frame parts Using rubber gloves, liberally lubricate frame inserts with Bo-Shield T-9. Stern Section Bow Section gunwale bar with foot track keel bar gunwales keel drop skeg gunwales airline java... - Page 7 2. Roll out skin Insert frame section stamped “B” into the bow of the skin. Insert frame section stamped “S” into the stern of the skin. stern Center the keel end pieces. airline java...
- Page 8 The keel bar will be “snaked” or curved quite substantially — this is what should happen. Pull the keel bar to the center of the skin and secure with the Velcro straps. Center the drop skeg over slot in hull. Attach the haul cord for the drop skeg to the bungee cord with hook tied to webbing. airline java...
- Page 9 Rotate tube “up” and attach the bow end (with foot track) to curved bow gunwale bar. As you kneel at the bow, twist tube “down” towards the skin, and secure with Velcro straps. Repeat at stern. Follow these same steps for the opposite side. airline java...
- Page 10 To allow the paddler to sit lower, Yellow and Blue chambers can be less firm. c. Attach shoulder strap/thigh brace.The strap from the carrying bag can be attached to the tension locks on the deck webbing. A second strap with attachment buckles is included. airline java...
- Page 11 To avoid ripping the webbing from the deck fabric, always attach mesh decks, seats and shoulder straps through the two-tone loops. Note: Foot braces are oriented with screw heads facing in towards the center of the kayak to avoid abrasion. stern airline java...
- Page 12 Options for Double Configuration (shown) • Second seat and foot brace. • Rudder with cables and adjusters. We recommend the rudder for use with Java as a double. stern foot brace When using the rudder, run the cables Sister Clips (two of these...
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Page 13: Java In Double Configuration
Java in Double Configuration cont’d Numbers indicate attachment points. All attachments are to be made through the two-tone webbing. See diagram page 7. Double seat configuration with: Web loop colours: black web -buckle grey web • 2 pairs thigh straps •... - Page 14 Insert the rudder pin through the “key hole”. Rotate rudder 180º. Attach rudder cables with sister clips. White haulcord is attached to clip beside seat. Sister Clips (two of these clips are mounted on each side of the rudder). airline java...
- Page 15 Note: If additional leg extension is required for the bow paddler, the brace foot plate can be reversed by unscrewing the nuts and bolts at the base. This has already been done if the Java was ordered with the 2nd seat option. airline java...
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Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
(i.e. a similar number of threads going both lengthwise and across the fabric). What is the Warranty ? All Feathercraft Kayaks come with a five year warranty on all Urethane is harder than hypalon rubber and much harder parts and workmanship. Our service and support will contin- than PVC, hence having higher abrasion resistance. - Page 17 This same alloy is used extensively in the aircraft sealed, water-tight and dry. Hypalon can not be welded. industry. We have had surprisingly few repairs, considering airline java...
- Page 18 Roughen smooth surfaces. Swab the area with Cotol. Let the skin dry completely on the frame before storing the kayak in its pack. For a two hour cure time, combine one part Cotol to three parts Aqua Seal. airline java...
- Page 19 Once the repair has been made, pull the spon- son back through the chamber with your rope. Be sure the sponson lies flat and does not get twisted. airline java...
- Page 20 Feathercraft Products Ltd. 4-1244 Cartwright Street on Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6H 3R8 Telephone: (604) 681-8437 Fax: (604) 681-7282 www.Feathercraft.com info@feathercraft.com...