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- Page 1 Assembly Instruction nortik navigator High performance touring kayak QR code assembly video: QR code pdf downlaod:...
- Page 2 After a few times and with a little practice you won’t need the manual anymore. You have purchased a nortik - navigator - an innovative single kayak with extremely high performance, small packing size and little weight.
- Page 3 1) Overview parts 1) 1x Hull 2) 1x Bow element 3) 1x Stern element 4) 2x Thigh brace 5) 4x Side element 6) 2x Keel rod (18mm x 24mm) 7) 7x Cross rib 8) 2x Ridge bar (18mm x 18mm) 9) 1x Seat &...
- Page 4 Connect the stern to the keel. Take the side elements and unfold them. Connect the side elements to the stern as shown on the pictures.
- Page 5 Please install the ridge bar. Now you can start the installation of the cross ribs. Start with Cross rib #7 (the smallest). There are little “hooks / noses” on the top and the bottom of the cross ribs. They have to “look”...
- Page 6 After installation of the cross rib to the ridge bar you can connect it to the keel. This can be a little tricky. If so, just bend the hook/nose a little more downwards with pliers. Take one side element and hook the cross rib into it.
- Page 7 Proceed equally with cross rib #6. The stern element is now fully assembled and should result in the image on the left. 4) Assembly of the Bow You need: 1) Bow element 2) Cross rib #1 and #2 3) The remaining keel-rod 4) Ridge bar (the longer one) 5) 2x Side elements Please...
- Page 8 5) Installation rudder rails / rails for the foot pegs Note: If you are not installing any rudder system / foot rest, you can skip this step Take the steering/rudder rail. You can adjust the pedals on the rail or take it out completely by releasing the locking (pull towards you) and pushing the pedal towards the rail.
- Page 9 The result should look like the image on the left. 6) Inserting the frame into the hull Roll out the hull. First insert the stern element into the hull. If needed, twist the frame by doing so, but make sure to place the frame (ridge bar and keel) centered!
- Page 10 Push the frame into the hull. Try to orientate at the ridge bar and the reinforcement strip on the deck to insert the frame centrally. The result should look like the picture on the left. Make sure to take the filling tubes for the sponsons between the stringer of the side elements.
- Page 11 Again: Make sure, that the frame lays flat and centered inside the hull. Then take the side walls and insert the narrow fitting into the larger fitting and press the side elements outwards. Take the two keel rods upwards and place the one with the overlapping fitting over the other one.
- Page 12 Now take cross rib #5 and install it. Important: Install the frames #5 and also #3 so that the ridge bar can snap into the fitting on the top of the cross rib. The fitting points away from the cockpit. Make sure that the side fittings of the cross rib are properly positioned into the side elements.
- Page 13 Push the two seat rods into the cross rib Then take half cross rib #4 and push it onto the two seat rods,… …and by keeping them in place, install the half cross rib first to the side elements… …before pushing it onto the pickup on the keel rod.
- Page 14 Take the thigh braces and slide on the neoprene sleeves. Note: This is a one-time installation for your new boat. TIP: Put some dish liquid into the neoprene sleeve to put it on easier. (shown on the thigh braces of the nortik argo)
- Page 15 Push the thigh brace through the flaps and the loops from the "hip-fit-pads" of the seat into the hole in cross rib #5 towards the stern. The front end of the thigh brace is pushed into cross rib #3. Therefore push the sliding sleeve towards the cross rib until the snap button locks into the hole.
- Page 16 Lead the strap through the D-ring on the thigh brace, then lead it back though the counterpart on the back of the back rest. Attention: Unlike shown on the pictures is your boat already equipped with a reinforced backrest and quick fastener. Lead the two straps on the back around cross rib #5 and close them with the quick fastener.
- Page 17 Make sure, that the stringer don't get pushed into the cockpit. That means too much pressure on the sponsons. The filling tubes are then connected with the connecting pipe. By connecting the tubes you will provide a pressure equalization, which guarantees an ever symmetrical underwater hull.
- Page 18 If you haven't installed a rudder system, the assembling is done. Please see the notes for disassembling. The next step is the installation of the rudder system. A few things have to be done here only once. It is not necessary to redo them at further assembling. 7) Installation of the rudder system You have already installed the two rails (see installation steps above)
- Page 19 Unroll the two bowden wires. They both have a little rope and a carabiner at the end. Detach the short rope and the carabiner from the bowden wire. Lead the short rope from behind through the bigger hole in the side of the rudder head.
- Page 20 Now lead the bowden wire from the inside of the boat (through the loading hatch) through the small tube at the stern's deck. Proceed as follows: First lead the rope through the tube… ...then push the bowden wire through the opening.
- Page 21 Take the end of the bowden wire and lead the rope through the bigger hole of the holding clip… …then push the end of the bowden wire as far as possible into the holding clip. Measure 50 cm from the end of the wire and knot it to the cable clamp.
- Page 22 Lead the tied cable clamp over the cross rib cable clamp #3 towards the bow. Attach the holding clip on top of cross rib holding clip Then knot the bigger ropes to the holes on the pedal's side.
- Page 23 Place the pedal in the desired position onto the rail and tighten the rope in the cable clamp. (here shown on the nortik argo) Tighten it only that much, that you have enough space to do perform the steering movement. Then again lead the rope through cable clamp.
- Page 24 NOTE: The cable clamps can stay on the steering rope. (here shown on the nortik argo) Last but not least install the pull-up cord. First take the rope with the sliding clip… … and knot it tight to the D-rings behind and in front of the cockpit.
- Page 25 #4. Tighten it and make a knot. By pushing or pulling the clip you can lift or lower the rudder. Your nortik navigator is now fully assembled with rudder system. Have fun on the water! Instructions for disassembling: For the disassembling proceed in the same way as for assembling but in reverse order.
- Page 26 Care, Safety, Storage and further Information: Salt water: If you want to use your boat in the brackish water / salt water, the treatment of the rod with "CorroFilm" is absolutely recommended. Ask your local Dealer for it! CorroFilm can be sprayed onto (and if necessary also in) the rods and generates a transparent, dry protective film which protects the aluminum perfectly against the "attack"...
- Page 27 A very clever idea! (The picture shows the sea sock for the nortik navigator, which is identical for both boats (nortik argo / nortik navigator).) Spray skirt Thermal-PU The elastic and lightweight Thermal-PU-...
- Page 28 Rudder system Hatch cover The handy hatch cover protects your boat from dirt, splash water and small insects. Material: Nylon. CorroFilm Protects your aluminum frame against corrosion. Ideal for tours on salt waters and a must have for all aluminum rods! For more information about your and other products, sources of supply and downloads at any time:...
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