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I N S TALL RUDDER.

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Insert the rudder pin through the “key hole”. 
Rotate rudder 180º.

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Attach rudder cables with sister clips. White haulcord is
attached to clip at the side of the cockpit.

Feat hercr aft

K-Light Plus

2 3

Sister Clips (two of these
clips are mounted on each
side of the rudder).

Summary of Contents for K-Light Plus

Page 1: ...TURE UNFOLDS Feathercraft Products Ltd 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 featherc...

Page 2: ...ons Page 3 K Light Plus Frame Page 4 Care and Maintenance Page 5 Disassembly Page 6 K Light Plus Assembly Instructions Page 8 The Feathercraft Sea Sock Page 21 Optional Rudder Installation Page 22 Opt...

Page 3: ...lus 2 Bow Loop Fibreglass Coaming Comfortable Sling Seat Stern Loop Ability to install optional Surf Rudder End Reinforcement Removeable air sponsons inside skin along gunwales Loops for attaching car...

Page 4: ...Access hatches Surf rudder Deck lines Specifications Length 3 9 m 12 10 Beam at Cockpit 64 cm 25 Weight 14 5 kg 32 lbs Pack size 89 x 50 x 25 cm 35 x 20 x 10 Storage Volume Medium Frame 5 8 Round 606...

Page 5: ...astic Fibreglass coaming Stern Deck Bar Lever Bar Chines Gunwales and Deck Bars Through bolted Permanently to Keel Plate For both Bow and Stern Keel Extension Bar Shockcorded Tubing Chine and Gunwale...

Page 6: ...This product is also available from bike shops Apply the Bo Shield lubricant to frame tube inserts spring but tons and sliding pieces prior to assembly If you should leave your boat assembled for a m...

Page 7: ...e Other deck seams turn the skin inside out and seal from the inside Sponsons Due to the tight fit of the skin the sponsons are under considerable pressure and some seepage of air may occur It is advi...

Page 8: ...ver the fibreglass coaming Place this in the bag over the crossribs Roll the kayak skin up tightly fold the ends to the center of the kayak fold in half roll tightly secure with webbing ties Place thi...

Page 9: ...ions Feathercraft K Light Plus 8 Seat Bow Section Connecting Bars Keel Extension Bar Skin Crossribs One piece fibreglass coaming Stern Crossrib marked with S Bow Deck Bar Horizontal Lever Stern Deck B...

Page 10: ...1 SET OUT FRAME PARTS AS ILLUSTRATED ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE 2 BOW SECTION has foot track installed on chine bars Shake out bow section Shock corded tubes take shape Feathercraft K Light Plus 9...

Page 11: ...ck on keel tube fit into place Snap chine and gunwale tubes on to crossrib When the crossrib is in position the white spacers are on the cockpit side of the crossrib 4 COMPLETE BOW SECTION Slide foot...

Page 12: ...re inserting the frame into the skin ensure the velcro tabs are open Slide the bow and stern frame sections into the skin Feathercraft label is on the bow end When inserting the frame sections align a...

Page 13: ...ALL KEEL EXTENSION BAR Slide the stern end of the extension bar on to the stern keel bar Slide the bar apart attaching the other end to the bow keel bar Feathercraft K Light Plus 12 Delrin twister Bow...

Page 14: ...hin piece of rubber is sewn into the skin around the cockpit opening This edge is brought through the cockpit opening and tucked into the groove in the fibreglass coaming It is a snug fit Start with i...

Page 15: ...11 INSTALL SEAT SLING Stern end of seat sling has narrower stitching Slide Connecting Bars through loops in sling with oversleeve tubes oriented towards the bow Feathercraft K Light Plus 14 Bow Stern...

Page 16: ...verlapped Pull bow chine tube to center of skin to bring in line to mid connector Slide bow end of mid connector on to chine bar With both ends of the mid connector now attached to the chine tubes pus...

Page 17: ...d with a screw and can be rotated When rotated away from the other block it is in the open position Have the block set in the open position Insert pin located on bottom of crossrib into stationery bla...

Page 18: ...behind the large crossribs are pieces of webbing Install over crosspiece as shown and then back through the slot in the crosspiece Secure to ladderlock buckle As shown This is the same for both bow an...

Page 19: ...16 INSTALL BOW DECK BAR Insert through small hole in top of large crossrib Join to shockcorded deck bar Hold through deck Turn to lock into place Feathercraft K Light Plus 18...

Page 20: ...ck bar end closest to you back through small hole in top of crossrib Line up bar and insert to shockcorded deck bar Hold the shockcorded deck bar through the deck while turning the deck bar to lock in...

Page 21: ...e chine bar 19 INFLATE SPONSONS Turn the top of the valve to open When inflating sponsons alternate sides to ensure the frame remains centered The air pressure from the sponsons can shift the frame wi...

Page 22: ...skirt fits as usual In the event of a capsize water will only enter the sock and not the whole boat It s also great for keeping the inside of your kayak clean Tips on Usage and Installation The shiny...

Page 23: ...Installation of Optional Accessories TO INSTALL THE OPTIONAL SURF RUDDER The rudder casting is permanently attached to the stern of the kayak Feathercraft K Light Plus 22...

Page 24: ...hrough the key hole Rotate rudder 180 Attach rudder cables with sister clips White haulcord is attached to clip at the side of the cockpit Feathercraft K Light Plus 23 Sister Clips two of these clips...

Page 25: ...foot brace stem of knob goes through grommet To make the adjuster shorter fold webbing over to second grommet Re attach knob to foot brace Slide brace on to track Ensure brace can slide easily on tra...

Page 26: ...read the webbing through the loop in the stainless steel rudder cable Fold or pinch webbing to make a V Re thread webbing through slider buckle C CABLE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT To shorten cable length pull o...

Page 27: ...ric sleeves sewn to the deck over the rim Roll down inner closure and close with buckels Place hatch cover over rim and secure with B locks During disassembly don t forget to take the plastic rims off...

Page 28: ...Feathercraft Products Limited 1998 Printed in Canada 01 2000 Recycled paper...

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