If Clevis Pin with Circular Retaining Ring in Hole 2 or 4 of Pivot Lateral is seated in the Bottom Slot
Rotate the Latch Plates to secure in Storage Position
The Installation is Complete
SETUP of
“The DockSider”
TM
Now that the installation is complete, it is now time to SETUP your Kayak Rack to “fit” your Kayak.
Webbing Length Adjustment :
As a result of the assembly procedure, the mark on the webbing should be located at the cam buckle.
This setting is a nominal setting for kayaks with a width of 27 to 29 inches. Based on the width and contour of
your kayak, this setting may vary. When loading, with the kayak in the water, the handle should be a couple of
inches above the outside edge of the kayak.
Kayak End
Loose End
This setting is for 2 purposes:
Pull to Lengthen
Pull to Shorten
1 - To accommodate the size
and contour of your Kayak
2 - To allow your Kayak to sit at
an angle to minimize rain
entering the Kayak and
therefore collect in the cockpit
3 - Load your Kayak into your rack and rotate to the Kayak Storage Position by:
a: Rotating the Cradle toward the water such that the handle is parallel with the water.
With the Dockside Operation model do this using the tether strap.
With the Waterside Operation model do this by standing in the water centering yourself to the rack, grasping the
handle and rotating toward you.
b: Floating your kayak into the rack (between the handle and the webbing) such that the front of the cockpit
seat is centered in the cradle. For tandem kayaks, float your kayak in such that it is centered between the handle.
The goal is to have the center of gravity centered between the arms of the handle / cradle.
c: Lift your kayak just out of the water.
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