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Roll out skin

Insert frame section stamped “B” into the bow 
of the skin (end with logo).
Insert frame section stamped “S” into the stern 
of the skin (end with rudder bracket).

Center the keel end pieces.

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stern

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Summary of Contents for gemini

Page 1: ...a ai ir rline TM geminiFOLDING SIT ON TOP KAYAKS by Assembly Instructions Gemini_English 9 4 07 10 45 AM Page i...

Page 2: ...tents 1 Kayaking Safety 3 Care and Maintenance Repairing or Replacing Air Tubes 4 Gemini Assembly Instructions 10 Over View of Gemini 13 Frequently Asked Questions Gemini_English 9 4 07 10 45 AM Page...

Page 3: ...eathercraft Products Ltd Kayak safety training should include the following topics 1 Paddling skills Paddling techniques need to be practiced in various water conditions Maneuvering a kayak through ro...

Page 4: ...rom a refreshing dip in the ocean to a life threatening emergency How you handle a capsize will depend entirely on your training and experience The kayaking community is blessed with a wealth of mater...

Page 5: ...the bow and stern ends inside out Hidden here is a Velcro opening to access the air tube Before pulling the air tube out tie a long string to the opposite end from where the air nozzle is Pull the ai...

Page 6: ...uctions gunwales gunwales keel keel 1 Frame parts Using rubber gloves liberally lubricate frame inserts with Bo Shield T 9 keel bar with drop skeg Stern Section Bow Section gunwale bar with foot track...

Page 7: ...ection stamped B into the bow of the skin end with logo Insert frame section stamped S into the stern of the skin end with rudder bracket Center the keel end pieces airline gemini 5 stern bow Gemini_E...

Page 8: ...rn Attach the keel bar to the keel of the bow frame assembly The keel hinges up and joins to the stern keel assembly b Push keel hinge down Lock in place with hinge pin The keel bar will be snaked or...

Page 9: ...should be the same as the keel Attach stern end of gunwale bar to curved stern gunwale section Rotate tube up and attach the bow end to curved bow gunwale bar As you kneel at the bow twist tube down t...

Page 10: ...de the seat side straps under the gunwale tubes and attach to the tension lock on seat wing b Inflate the Yellow and Blue air chambers first followed by the Red and Green The Yellow and Blue chambers...

Page 11: ...to the carry bags There is a web strap sewn to the inside channel of the keel To keep the seat from sliding forward connect the strap to the buckle on the underside of the seat 7 Install deck mesh Str...

Page 12: ...screw heads facing in towards the center of the kayak to avoid abrasion 2 When using the rudder run the cables under the deck webbing and through the gunwale velcro closures to the bow foot braces Ove...

Page 13: ...the key hole Rotate rudder 180 Attach rudder cables with sister clips White haulcord is attached to clip beside seat airline gemini 11 Sister Clips two of these clips are mounted on each side of the r...

Page 14: ...brace stem of knob goes through grommet Re attach knob to foot brace Slide brace on to track Ensure brace can slide easily on track If not check knob that you re attached airline gemini 12 Ladder lock...

Page 15: ...high tenacity fibers woven in a tight balanced weave i e a similar number of threads going both lengthwise and across the fabric Urethane is harder than hypalon rubber and much harder than PVC hence...

Page 16: ...the toxic chemi cals required to fabricate the hulls and two for our sit in models we wanted to weld a skin that would be completely sealed water tight and dry Hypalon can not be welded How tough is...

Page 17: ...thoroughly with fresh water to wash off the sea salt and make assembling the frame much easier 3 Lubricate joins tubes extension bars and spring buttons with Bo Shield T 9 4 Let the skin dry complete...

Page 18: ...he sponsons Air in the sponsons will expand and could potentially rupture the sponson The sponson can be repaired using the same technique and repair adhesive as the hull To remove the sponson turn th...

Page 19: ...4 1244 Cartwright Street on Granville Island Vancouver British Columbia Canada V6H 3R8 Telephone 604 681 8437 Fax 604 681 7282 www Feathercraft com info feathercraft com Updated Sept 07 Gemini_Englis...

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