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- Page 1 Assembly instructions nortik scubi 2 XL Recreational kayak...
- Page 2 Assembly instructions nortik scubi 2 XL Dear Customer, You have purchased a nortik scubi 2 XL, an innovative hybrid kayak for recreational use. With great performance, little packing size and weight for a boat of this size, it is extremely versatile in use.
- Page 3 1) Overview of the parts These parts are included in the standard scope of delivery: 1) 1x hull 2) bow element (more curved, higher) 3) stern element (more open, lower) 4) 4x keel rods 5) For front seat: 1x open cross rib (narrower) and 1x closed cross rib (wider) 6) For back seat: 1x open cross rib...
- Page 4 Prior information: Scubi 2 XL is supplied with “foam pads“. They are placed along the keel into a channel in the hull. It is an extra protection for the hull, in addition to reinforcement strips already present on the outside of the hull.
- Page 5 Insert the bow element as far as possible into the bow. First take the keel rod #1 under the front seat (a) and then slide it forward through the sleeve sleeve (b) ... (the arrow must point to the bow) The picture on the left shows the sleeve welded on the hull, into which the keel rod should slide.
- Page 6 Take the keel rod #2 under the front seat (the arrow pointing towards bow) And slide it (half-tube first) into the sleeve located a little behing the seat. Clip keel rods #1 and #2 together. sleeve Take now the stern element And the keel rod #4 (with the arrow at the back end of the rod pointing towards the bow ).
- Page 7 Insert the stern element as far as possible into the stern. First take the keel rod #4 under the back seat sleeve and then slide it into the sleeve towards the stern (the arrow is pointing to the front). Clip the keel rod and the stern element together. Then take the keel rod #3, the one with a rounded tip: sleeve...
- Page 8 Clip keel rods #3 and #4 together. The connection takes place under the back seat. How to tense the keel: Control the correct position of both bow and stern elements. They should be centered and pushed as far as possible into the hull. Grab both middle keel rods and pull them carefully up.
- Page 9 Slowly push both rods down into the hull. Make sure that the rounded tip remains under the half round end piece and push straight off. If the rods are twisted, it can be difficult to get the pin back in place in the next step. When the rods reach the bottom of the boat, you have obtained the required longitudinal tension.
- Page 10 Now install the cross ribs under the seats. Cross ribs back seat Each seat always comes with 2 cross ribs. cross rib #4 How to distinguish the cross ribs for the back seat: #4 is closed and narrow #3 is open an wide. cross rib #3 How to distinguish the cross ribs for the front Cross ribs front seat...
- Page 11 When the cross rib sits upright, clip both C ends in the seat bars. Take the cross rib #4. Clip it first onto the keel rod (at the back of the back seat) and clip both C ends in the seat bars. Install the same way the cross ribs of the front seat, beginning with #2…...
- Page 12 … and then the cross rib #1. Now install both small cross ribs: one at the bow (narrower) and the other one at the stern (wider) bow cross rib = narrow stern cross rib = wide At the bow as at the stern, place the cross rib tilted onto the clip on the keel rod, then right it up and push the ends into the intented holders on each side of the hull.
- Page 13 (while the kayak is exposed to the sun for instance) these valves release automatically some air and you can hear a hissing sound. Your scubi 2 XL is now fully assembled and ready for use. The following instructions cover the installation of all accessories: • rudder system •...
- Page 14 4) Rudder system Several actions only need to be made one time during the first assembly. link carabiners clamp fixation for the pull-up rope (with velcro) shackles for steering bar pull-up rope rubber bands for steering rope rudder steering blade steering ropes steering rope (Bowden cable)
- Page 15 Pull the cables backwards and slip them into the narrow intended tubes. It will be easier if you push it out vertically into the tube while stirring it to get it through. Take the other end of the cable and slide it through the strap in front of the seat.
- Page 16 Now place the rudder blade onto the cavity at the stern and secure it with the pin by pushing it through from above. Secure the pin by placing back the little ring. Insert the straight end of the spacer into the hole at the top of the blade, and the curved end into the hole located on the cross beam.
- Page 17 ...and turn them around. They will lock themselves by being tensioned. Now fix the extension of the steering rope to the D ring located before the front seat. How to fix it: take the rubber loop into the D ring, pull the whole chain into the loop and tighten.
- Page 18 Position the steering bar as you like. You can fix the bar at any point of the chain by using the shackles. You will operate the rudder while pushing with your feet on the steering bar. Take the pull-up rope and the fixation clamp with velcro.
- Page 19 Attach first the deck at the stern and at the bow. scubi 2 XL has flaps at the bow and at the stern. The deck goes under these flaps, so that the water cannot penetrate in case of big waves.
- Page 20 6) Third seat The 3 seat can be positioned in 3 different ways: - young child seats rear facing - older child/small person seats in the direction of travel - solo paddling Position 1 (young child): Position 2 (older child): Position 3 (solo): The 3rd seat can only be installed on the intented short sleeves (see white circles).
- Page 21 The figure shows where to install the 3 seat depending on the position you chose. • For position 1 (young child), slide the seat bars into sleeves A and B • For position 2 (older child), slide the seat bars into sleeves B •...
- Page 22 Take the closed cross rib, clip it onto the keel rod at the back of the seat, then clip both C ends in the seat bars. Now take the open cross rib and clip it onto the keel rod in front of the seat, then clip both C ends in the seat bars.
- Page 23 7) Drop Stitch inset The Drop Stitch inset is a second floor that makes bottom of the kayak more stiff and firm. The following instructions show how to install it in scubi 1XL. It is exactly the same method for scubi 2XL.
- Page 24 Inset correctly placed into scubi 1 XL Now you can start assembling the kayak. Important: Whether with of without the Drop Stitch inset, the keel rods must always be slided into the intended sleeves! The keel rods go through the sleeves and above the flexibles strips of the drop stitch inset.
- Page 25 The inflation pressure must not exceed 0,7 bar. Bend the flexible pipe..Then close the cap. The drop stitch inset is fully installed. 8) extra high backrest If you need a higher backrest, this extra sit is a good choice. You place it above the standard seat.
- Page 26 Make sure you sit upright when you paddle. it is the only correct and efficient position. The backrest should slightly support the back. 9) nortik kayak sails overview of the parts: supporting plate supporting bar 1 x sail...
- Page 27 First assemble the 2 parts of the mast. The shrouds are attached to the lower part of the mast. There is a mounting tip at the lower end of the mast. Insert the mast first through the clip and then into the sleeve of the sail.
- Page 28 Fix the mounting plate firmly to the velcro straps. Remove the safety pin. Install the sail on the mouting plate with the eyelets of the mast pointing towards the back. Put the safety pin back in. Caution: put the rubber band around the pin on the front side.
- Page 29 The picture shows you how to position the ropes. Take first the black rope with the rubber loop. Pull this rope through the carabiner (1), then pull it towards the back (2). Thread the rope from front to back into the clamp located on the mouting plate.
- Page 30 Fix both stowing elements on each side to the velcro strap of the kayak (wherever you like) and stow the remaining black rope on one of them. To hold the sail back when you do not use it, use the elastic cord. Attach the cord to the D-ring of the seat backrest, put the cord around the folded sail and fix it to the lower D-ring using the second carabiner.
- Page 31 Either exactly at the level of the mast or slightly ahead of it (1 to 2 cm ahead). D ring The nortik kayak sail is fully installed and ready for use. 10) disassembly The disassembling corresponds the assembling in reverse order.
- Page 32 Do the same with the stern. Once you have folded the two ends..fold everything one more time together.
- Page 33 Storage: You can store your nortik scubi 2XL built up or disassembled in the bag. Please make sure that your boat is not exposed to unnecessary long heat. If it is built up, deflate the sponsons a bit. Repairing and reinforcement: The PVC / PU skin can easily be repaired in case of abrasion, a small crack or hole with the included repair kit.
- Page 34 More useful accessories for your nortik scubi 2XL Spay skirt nylon ultra CorroFilm against salt light corrosion Spray skirt Thermal- Cockpit cover Solo deck with solid Seasock Thermal-PU No pic. coaming For more information about your and other products, sources of supply and downloads at...