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Multisport

 270 Owner’s Manual

2.  Assemble the upper and middle 

mast sections by sliding the upper 

section inside the middle one until

it is fully seated. 

3  Keeping these two mast sections together, slide the mast into the sail 

luff sleeve. 

4.  The mast should seat firmly into the very top of the sleeve and the 

stainless padeye on the mast should be in the luff sleeve’s upper cutout, 

facing out as shown in photo B4. 

5.  Slide the lower mast section through the bottom part of the sail luff 

sleeve. Connect the lower and middle mast sections, making sure that 

the sections are seated together completely at the joint.

B-3

B-2

B-4

B-5

Sail Luff Sleeve

Summary of Contents for Multisport 270

Page 1: ...nual en espa ol vaya a www Aquaglide net By opening and assembling this product you are agreeing 1 to be bound by the terms set forth on page 27 and 2 to require anyone using this product to be bound...

Page 2: ...e conditions can put you in a life threatening situation Condi tions change rapidly so be aware Wear protective water shoes and or a wetsuit when necessary Use the buddy system Sailing with others is...

Page 3: ...TEL 509 493 4938 FAX 509 493 4966 www Aquaglide net 3 Multisport 270 Owner s Manual Roller Travel Bag Sailing Harness Mastbase Multisport Hull Sail and Sail bag Mast Boom Foot Pump Main Sheet Uphaul...

Page 4: ...isted as 1 0 psi 069 bar Do not use without proper inflation Caution Users must read and understand the Owner s Manual All users must be capable swimmers Keep at least 3 m 10 ft away from other boats...

Page 5: ...watercraft B Salt Water Warning After using this product in salt water rinse thoroughly with fresh water and dry completely before storage Prolonged exposure to salt water can damage and or shorten th...

Page 6: ...e that the bladder and cover are well aligned There should be very few wrinkles in the cover The rudder hole and valve holes should align well with the cover It may be necessary to adjust the cover fi...

Page 7: ...eeping these two mast sections together slide the mast into the sail luff sleeve 4 The mast should seat firmly into the very top of the sleeve and the stainless padeye on the mast should be in the luf...

Page 8: ...utward on the tail of the boom until the pins snap into the USE position 8 Next Slide the boom upward from the bottom of the sail threading the sail through the space between the boom arms The boom co...

Page 9: ...e clamp will not close 12 Next connect the back corner of the sail known as the clew Feed the boom clew line through the gromet in the clew of the sail as shown in photo B12 13 Thread the line around...

Page 10: ...ailing harness The first step is to install the bridle straps Photo C1 shows one bridle strap completed on the left port side of the hull Steps C2 through C11 are taken during initial setup however fo...

Page 11: ...following the steps to photos C4 C10 The left port side of the hull is shown 4 Push the rope loop of the bridle strap through the front shroud con nection as shown in photo C4 5 Take the buckle end of...

Page 12: ...Tuck the webbing end through the elastic retainer to secure it 11 Repeat steps C4 C10 to install the second bridle strap on the opposite side of the hull Once completed the hull should look like the...

Page 13: ...13 Multisport 270 Owner s Manual 13 Remove the webbing from the ladder lock buckle on the forestay 14 Take the webbing loop through the tow fitting at the front of the hull 15 16 Take the plain end o...

Page 14: ...restay locate the stainless mast clip Identify the mast clip by the three lines coming from it The center line should be the forestay The lines on each side are called the shrouds 19 Choose one shroud...

Page 15: ...the hull 2 While holding the rig upright and angled back slightly connect the mast clip to the stainless padeye on the front of the mast You may need to stand on the inflated hull to reach the padeye...

Page 16: ...lock buckle at the foot of the sail Connect the webbing to the buckle and pull firmly down on the foot of the sail while cinching the strap tight 6 Next move to the back of the hull and locate the bl...

Page 17: ...slot located closest to the the back of the hull DO NOT use the more forward keel slot or the keel retainer both of which are for windsurfing only 4 Twist the rudder slightly pushing it inward until i...

Page 18: ...ed below with the following exceptions 1 Same as sailboat assembly beginning on page 6 1 Same as sailboat assembly begining on page 6 except 2 Do not follow steps B16 through B19 for attaching the mai...

Page 19: ...r similar secure non permanent knot as shown in photos B4 B5 1 DO NOT attach the sailing harness for windsurfing 2 Remove the bridle straps from each side of the hull 3 Remove the forestay webbing str...

Page 20: ...ide the mast over the upper part of the mast base until it is completely seated 4 Secure the rig to the mast base using the strap at the foot of the sail Lead the strap around the catchment on the upp...

Page 21: ...y pushing it inward until it touches the hull 5 Secure the keel to the hull with the elastic keel retainer Make sure the elastic is fully captured in the keel hook as shown in photo E5 1 This complete...

Page 22: ...f the hull 2 Remove the forestay webbing strap from the tow fitting 3 Remove the mast step from its zipper pocket on the top of the hull This is done to protect users from being hurt by contact with t...

Page 23: ...ollowing steps outline the steps to be taken and the points to note 1 Same as the steps for preparing the hull in sailboat mode located on page 6 1 Remove the bridle straps from each side of the hull...

Page 24: ...aboard the inverted hull as it provides floatation even upside down It is possi ble to self right the craft by standing at one side of the hull while quickly squatting and pulling on the sailing bridl...

Page 25: ...15 mph when towing children The intended position for towing is with all users lying prone and holding handles with both hands as shown in the towing photo below 11 When kayaking on the Multisport 1 o...

Page 26: ...unlight and protected from the envi ronment in a clean dry location Do not store in a damp location Do not store at temperatures below freezing as damage to the product may occur 5 Once disassembled f...

Page 27: ...the North Sports Inc andAquaglide Inc Owner s Manual NOTICE Release of Liability Claim Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement Returns and Service Policy Product can be returned only if a return autho...

Page 28: ...er fabric and the sails are constructed using a combination of Dacron sailcloths These materials are easily repaired at your local sailmaker or sail repair facility Damage or wear to the sailing harne...

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