Care And Maintenance - Sea Eagle SE330 Instructions And Owner's Manual

Ocean Kayaking
The Sea Eagle 330 & 370 kayaks are a great pleasure on the
ocean. Those not familiar with the ocean should take
appropriate care, and always kayak within range of a
lifeguard station.
You should never go into ocean waves rougher than you can
handle. Never lose sight of the oncoming waves, and never,
never exhaust yourself in the ocean. It's always better to end
the day early and safe than push your luck when you are
tired.
Deflation and Rollup
If you plan on storing your
kayak for more than a few
days, it is best to towel it off
or let the kayak dry in the
sun to remove any excess
moisture which might cause
unsightly mildew.
1. First open all the valves
and let the kayak deflate for
a minute or two. (See
Valves for details)
2. Fold one side of the
kayak toward the center.
3. Next fold the other side
over the first. The kayak will
still have a bit of air as
shown at left.

Care and Maintenance

There is very little that you have to do to keep your kayak in almost
new condition for many years. You may store it inflated or deflated.
If you leave it outside, you should raise it up off the ground and cover
it with a tarp if it is going to be in direct sunlight or exposed to leaves,
berries or rain.
We do not recommend using your boat below 30 degrees fahrenheit.
PVC material can become brittle in extremely cold temperatures.
This will not harm a boat stored in cold conditions as long as it is not
dropped or subjected to a sudden impact in the extreme cold.
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4. Starting from the bow, roll
the kayak up like a sleeping
bag (towards the 3 deluxe
valves). For the most
compact storage it is
important to roll the boat
tightly in the beginning and
keep it tight.
5. Once the boat is rolled up
it is ready to be stored or
carried. For additional
security place the inflatable
skeg protectors over skegs.
If you store it in a closet, basement or
garage, we recommend picking a cool, dry
spot, making sure the boat is clean and
dry before you pack it up - otherwise mold
can accumulate while it is stored.
Periodic use of 303 Protectant, available
in the Accessories section of
SeaEagle.com, will improve the UV
resistance of your Sea Eagle.
For stain removal, we recommend the use
of 3M Vinyl Cleaner and Restorer, also
available at SeaEagle.com to remove the
toughest stains.