Pakboats Quest 150 Assembly Instructions Manual page 4

14. The deck support under the front of the cockpit is
attached to the deck through triangular supports
that wrap over the gunwales to the inside (see
illustration picture). The top of the deck support
should face forward when the deck is installed.
Pull the top back until it is stopped by its retaining
straps.
16. Before you go paddling, inflate the thigh support at the forward end of the seat (this is designed
to be inflated by mouth). It is easiest to overinflate and then let out some air once you are seated
until the seat feels just right. Tighten the elastic cord that is attached to the back band. It should
hold the back band up and pull it back so you can adjust it with the side straps once you
are seated.
17. In good weather conditions, the Quest 150 can be paddled without the deck. The assembly
process is the same, with one exception. There is a strip of Velcro attached under the end cap at
each end. When the deck is not used, put the Velcro strips across the hull and attach to the
Velcro at the other side. This will support the end cap plates.
13. The cockpit rim consists of 4 shock corded aluminum pieces with
bends. Please assemble it, and connect the
two ends together. The narrow end should
face towards the bow. Insert the rear end
of the cockpit rim under the deck. Place
the bow under the top of the cockpit and
set the snap. Pull the rear end of the
cockpit rim up so it fits snugly in the
cockpit opening. Run the elastic cord (that
is attached behind the cockpit)
around the cockpit to the front,
tighten it well and continue
around the cockpit to the rear so
that it fits twice around the
cockpit below the cockpit rim.
This will keep the cockpit rim
securely in position to support a
spray skirt.
15. There are fabric
flaps attached to
the sides of the
hull on each side between the cockpit and the bow and between
the cockpit and the stern. Fold them up over the deck and secure
the elastic cords with the plastic hooks. Adjust the cords so the
hooks line up along the center of the deck. Your Quest is fully
assembled.