Sea Eagle Boats SE330 Instruction & Owner's Manual page 8

DEFLATION: Deflating, Folding & Storage
The additional holes
in the shaft are for
"feathering" the blades.
Blades can be offset
from each other to
make paddling into a
stiff breeze easier as the
blade that is not in the
water will be able to
slice through the wind
with little resistance.
Water Drain
A self-bailing drain
at the back of the
kayak allows water
to escape when left
open in rapids or surf.
When paddling in calm
waters, keep the drain
closed.
Unscrew all of the
valves from the bases.
Most of the air will
immediately release.
Excess air will be
pushed out as the
kayak is folded.
Allow a minute
or so for the
air to escape.
Fold one side
chamber over
the floor. Fold
the other side
over the first
side.
Storage
PVC can become brittle in cold temperatures, be sure to
store in an area where sudden impacts are not possible to
avoid damage.
If leaving the Sea Eagle outside during paddling season,
be sure to keep it raised up off of the ground. It's also
a good idea to keep it covered so that it is not directly
exposed to berries, leaves, rain, sunlight and other ele-
ments.
Sea Eagles that are left in water will most likely have to be
emptied from time to time.
Make sure that the kayak and accessories are dry before
storing to remove moisture that could cause mildew.
Choose a cool, dry spot when storing in an enclosed area
like basement, closet or garage.
Rodent proof the storage area. Mice can do a lot of
damage. Use a container with a tight lid, such as a clean
garbage can or large plastic bin if storing outside or in a
shed is the only option.
Avoid excessive heat when storing. Do not store kayak in
an attic or metal shed.
Fold s tarting from
the bow (front).
Ensure compact
storage by folding
tightly from the
start. At the end,
tuck the bow into
the hull and place
the skeg protectors
.
over the skegs
Once folded, simply
slide the kayak into the
Carry Bag. Disassemble
the paddles deflate &
fold seats and slide into
the bag with the foot
pump and repair kit.
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