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Page 1: ...a ai ir rline javaFOLDING SIT ON TOP KAYAKS Assembly Instructions Java_English Layout 9 4 07 10 00 AM Page I...

Page 2: ...1 Kayaking Safety 3 Care and Maintenance Repairing or Replacing Air Tubes 4 Java Assembly Instructions 10 Java in Double Configuration 14 Frequently Asked Questions Java_English Layout 9 4 07 10 00 AM...

Page 3: ...thercraft 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 roug...

Page 4: ...m 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 materi...

Page 5: ...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 air tube o...

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

Page 7: ...kin Insert frame section stamped B into the bow of the skin Insert frame section stamped S into the stern of the skin Center the keel end pieces airline java 5 stern bow Java_English Layout 9 4 07 10...

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

Page 9: ...as the keel Attach stern end of gunwale bar to curved stern gunwale section Rotate tube up and attach the bow end with foot track to curved bow gunwale bar As you kneel at the bow twist tube down tow...

Page 10: ...nd Blue air chambers followed by the Red and Green Complete by fully inflating all air chambers until firm not hard In hot conditions inflate slightly less To allow the paddler to sit lower Yellow and...

Page 11: ...from sliding forward connect the strap to the buckle on the underside of the seat 7 Install deck mesh Straps for mesh go through the gaps in the webbing sewn along the deck IMPORTANT To avoid ripping...

Page 12: ...t brace Rudder with cables and adjusters We recommend the rudder for use with Java as a double When using the rudder run the cables under the deck webbing and through the gunwale velcro closures to th...

Page 13: ...airs thigh straps 1 aft foot brace Forward Seat 2 black 3 grey 5 black Aft Seat 5 black 6 black 8 black Aft Foot Brace 4 grey 6 grey Forward Thigh Straps 2 black 5 T buckle Aft Thigh Straps 5 T buckle...

Page 14: ...he key hole Rotate rudder 180 Attach rudder cables with sister clips White haulcord is attached to clip beside seat airline java 12 Sister Clips two of these clips are mounted on each side of the rudd...

Page 15: ...e easily on track If not check knob that you re attached Note If additional leg extension is required for the bow paddler the brace foot plate can be reversed by unscrewing the nuts and bolts at the b...

Page 16: ...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 h...

Page 17: ...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 t...

Page 18: ...horoughly 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 completely...

Page 19: ...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 the...

Page 20: ...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 Java_English Lay...

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