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bladders or float storage bags are recommended. The larger the safety bladders, the better, as less
water can enter the boat.
8. A foot rudder is best used when paddling in large, open bodies of water, particularly when it is
necessary to counter a cross wind or cross tide. You can usually make a sharper turn with the paddles
than with a rudder.
9. Avoid towing the FOLBOT behind a powerboat. Because of its light weight when empty, it is quite easy
to flip the boat at high speeds. In an emergency, tow it at an idle, and leave some small amount of weight
in the boat.
AFTERCARE OF YOUR FOLBOT
1. It is very important that your boat be completely dry when it is packed away for longer than a day
or two. As soon as convenient after using, allow all parts to dry thoroughly before storing in the bag.
2. The hull fabric is easily repaired using a service kit available from our factory. Detailed instructions
are included with the service kit. Generally a small nick in the bottom layer of the hull that does not
penetrate the fabric is best ignored or touched up with clear Aqua Seal or Shoe Goo, a material sold at
sporting good stores for mending tennis shoes. Any hole that goes completely through the fabric should
be patched following the instructions included with the service kit.
3. The hull and deck can be cleaned with soap and warm water as needed.
4. The deck is made of urethane-coated polyester and is quite UV resistant. The deck fabric can be
patched from the underside if it is ever damaged using a fabric patch and contact adhesive.
MISCELLANEOUS TIPS
1. Car-topping a setup boat is fine, but the boat should be secured across the body of the boat rather than
from the bow and stern. A light line can be run from the bow of the boat to the front bumper or other
attachment point on the front of the vehicle to prevent weathervaning. Use V-shaped foam pads under
the hull of the Cooper or kayak cradles that are available for most racks.
2. When paddling in very cold water, your legs will stay warmer if a thin foam pad, such as used under
sleeping bags, is spread out on the bottom of the boat.
3. When carrying your boat as baggage aboard a commercial airline, no additional protection should be
needed. A small lock should be used to lock the zipper pulls or at least the zipper pulls tied together.
4. While we are happy to make repairs or solve problems you may have with your boat, items can often
be cured by the owner without having to send the boat back to us. Call us before shipping a boat back to
be sure we don't have an easy solution.
Remember: we are here to help if you need us!
Call 800/533-5099, 8:30-4:30 M-F Eastern Time, or visit www.FOLBOT.com
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