Bestway WAVEBREAK KAYAK Owner'S Manual Download

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Construction of the boat

NOTE:

All drawings for illustration purpose only. May not reflect actual

product. Not to scale.

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D-buckle

Buckle

Velcro oar band

Handle

Storage bag

Seat

Safety rope

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Follow all the Safety and Operating Instructions. If you don’t follow these instructions, it may
cause the boat to overturn
or explode and result in drowning.

1. Do not exceed the maximum recommended number of persons. Regardless of the

number of persons on board, the total weight of persons and equipment must never
exceed the maximum recommended load. Always use the seats /seating spaces
provided.

2. When loading the craft, never exceed the maximum recommended load: Always load the

craft carefully and distribute loads appropriately to maintain design trim (approximately
level). Avoid placing heavy weights high up.

NOTE:

The maximum recommended load includes the weight of all persons onboard, all

provisions and personal effects, any equipment not included in the light craft mass,
cargo (if any) and all consumable liquids (water, fuel, etc.).

3. When using the boat, life saving devices such as life jackets and buoys should be

pre-inspected and used at all times.

4. Before every use, carefully inspect all boat components including air-chambers, grab

ropes, oars, and air valves, to ensure everything is in good condition and tightly secured.
If you find any damage, please stop to repair it.

5. Buckets, water scoops and air pumps should always be available in case of air leakage

or if the boat takes on water.

6. When the boat is in motion, all passengers must remain seated at all times to avoid falling

overboard. Keep the boat balanced. Uneven distribution of persons or load in the boat
may cause the boat to overturn and result in drowning.

7. Use the craft in sheltered water, up to 300m (984 feet). Be careful with natural factors

such as wind, tide waters and tidal waves.

BE AWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND

CURRENTS.

Always wear a lifejacket!

8. If one chamber is punctured when the boat is in the water, it may be necessary to fully

inflate the other air chamber to prevent the boat from sinking.

9. Be careful when landing on the shore. Sharp and rough objects such as rocks, cement,

shells, glass, etc. may puncture the boat. To avoid damage, do not drag the boat on
rough surfaces.

10. The boat is intended for beach use, short-time and short-distance cruising.
11. Be aware of the potential harmful effects of liquids such as battery acid, oil or petrol. The

liquids may damage your boat.

12. Inflate according to the numbered air chamber and rated pressure of the boat, or it will

cause over-inflation potential and boat explosion. Exceeding the data given on the
capacity plate may cause the craft to be damaged, overturn and lead to drowning.

13. If you use the tow rings to tow the boat, go slowly to avoid over-towing as damage may

occur.

14. Know how to operate a boat. Check in your local area for information and/or training as

needed. Inform yourself about local regulations and dangers related to boating and/or
other water activities.

15. The operator of a vessel is responsible for the maintenance and safe conduct of the

vessel and the safety of passengers.

16. Prohibit the product misuse, such as, but not limited to: (a) riding seat back, gunwale, or

other unsafe position, (b) failure to use handhold, (c) overloading or improper loading, (d)
excessive speed for the operating conditions, (e) using a boat in weather or sea
conditions beyond the skill or experience of the operator, (f) continued operation with
operator’s visibility blocked or impaired (g) operating under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, and/or (h) modifications.

17. Boat operation where the boat operator or occupants are not under the influence of drugs

and/or alcohol.

18. Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning operation requirement,

including: (a) discharge of oil, (b) solid waste disposal (Marpol Treaty), (c) marine
sanitation, (d) speed, (e) noise, and (f) wake

19. Knowledge of accident reporting requirements.
20. The owner of operator of a vessel is required by law to render assistance to any

individual or vessel in distress, as long as his vessel is not endangered in the process.

21. U.S.Coast Guard Infoline: (800)368-5647. Web site: www.uscgboating.org

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

1. Spread out the kayak on level ground.
2. Assemble the removable fin to the bottom of the kayak. Make sure the curvature of the

fin is pointed towards the back end of the kayak.

NOTE:

Assemble the fin before inflation and also disassemble it after deflation.

NOTE:

To avoid damage to the removable fin, do not enter shallow water.

The boats are designed and manufactured in conformity with ABYC H-29.
Boat Design Category -“SHELTERED WATERS”: Designed for voyages on
sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and canals when
conditions up to, and including, wind force 4 and significant wave heights
up to, and including, 0.3m may be experienced, with occasional waves of
0.5m maximum height, for example from passing vessels.

WARNING:

To avoid damage to the boat and injury to passengers, please

don’t exceed the data given on the builder’s plate.

Technical Specifications

Item

1325208

Inflated Size

Recommended

working pressure

0.06 bar (0.8 psi)

Maximum

load capacity