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Disassembly
To disassemble, remove rim inserts and hatch rims.
Then reverse the order of the assembly steps. When taking
down the five extension bars, start with the two gunwale bars
first, then the two chine bars, and finish with the keel extension
bar. To depress the spring buttons, the stainless steel pin on
either of the Lever Bars can be pushed against them. For the
final Keel Extension Bar it is best to set up the Lever system as
in Step #9 to release tension.
Folding the Skin
Pull out the hoses attached to the sponsons and open the
valves. Remove hatch rims. Fold the bow and stern ends
towards the middle of the skin. Fold half of the skin over onto
the other half. Roll up the skin toward the mid point where the
sponson hoses are located. This will ensure that air in the spon-
sons is forced out. Close the valves on the sponson hoses and
tie the skin. Roll up tight and snug.
Packing the kayak in the bag
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Put the seat cushion in the bag first, with the cushion
facing down, to give padding for your back.
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Next arrange the white plastic crossribs and hatch rims
over the seat.
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Roll the kayak skin up tightly—fold the ends to the
center of the kayak; fold in half; roll tightly; secure
with webbing ties.
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Put the bow frame parts on one side of the bag, and the
stern parts on the other.
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Place the folded skin between the frame parts.
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All the remaining tube frame parts are then placed over
the bow and stern section bundles.
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Place the flotation bags over the frame parts.
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Spread the sea sock over the frame parts to protect
the tubes.
Feathercraft
Khatsalano
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