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Feathercraft Wisper, Owner'S Manual

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Feathercraft

Wisper

7

*Chine and Gunwale bars are a two-piece extension bar,

and have been taken apart to fit into the pack bag.

Bracing bars

#3

Keel extension bar

Skin

Seat Sling with chine and gunwale
extension bars*

#4

#2

Stern deck bar / vertical lever bar

Bow deck bar / horizontal lever bar

Rim inserts

Bow section

Stern deck bar with double band of tape

Stern section

Seat

Foot brace platform

#1

Wisper Frame Parts 

Bow deck bar with single band of tape

2005Wisper_English.Layout  5/16/06  3:43 PM  Page 7

Summary of Contents for Wisper

Page 1: ...oducts Ltd 4 1244 Cartwright Street on Granville Island Vancouver British Columbia Canada V6H 3R8 Toll Free 1 888 681 8437 Tel 604 681 8437 Fax 604 681 7282 www feathercraft com info feathercraft com...

Page 2: ...ons Page 3 Wisper Frame Page 4 Care and Maintenance Page 5 Wisper Assembly Instructions Page 7 The Feathercraft Sea Sock Page 19 Using Strap on Skeg Page 20 Disassembly Page 21 Feathercraft Wisper 1 2...

Page 3: ...h Feathercraft Wisper 2 Comfortable sling seat Removeable air sponsons inside skin along gunwales Hull reinforced on outside over keel and chine bars Strap on skeg Wisper Folding Kayak 2005Wisper_Engl...

Page 4: ...Strap on Skeg Options Small Bow Hatch Neo nylon spray skirt Calf plates Specifications Length 4 75 m 15 7 Beam 57 cm 23 5 Weight Standard Skin 17 kg 37 5 lbs Light Skin 15 kg 33 lbs Pack size 95 x 47...

Page 5: ...ar chines gunwales and deckbars through bolted permanently to keel plate same for bow and stern crossribs are 1 2 high density polythylene 5 extension bars chines gunwales keel bracing bars shockcorde...

Page 6: ...om 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 maximum of two months this will ass...

Page 7: ...t days release air from sponsons To Repair Replace Sponson The sponsons can be completely removed from the sleeve sewn to the inside of the skin Turn the skin inside out The sponson chamber is open at...

Page 8: ...tension bar Skin Seat Sling with chine and gunwale extension bars 4 2 Stern deck bar vertical lever bar Bow deck bar horizontal lever bar Rim inserts Bow section Stern deck bar with double band of tap...

Page 9: ...THE PREVIOUS PAGE 2 BOW SECTION Shake out bow section Shock corded tubes take shape Attach bow deck bar with single band of black tape Feathercraft Wisper 8 Bow deck bar Keel Gunwales Chines 2005Wispe...

Page 10: ...pit side of crossrib 4 COMPLETE BOW SECTION 5 STERN SECTION Shake out stern section as you did the bow Attach stern deck bar with double band of black tape 6 ATTACH SMALL STERN CROSSRIB 4 AS YOU DID W...

Page 11: ...ends From the outside of the skin check the frame alignment along the keel strip Secure velcro closures around the keel tubes 8 INSTALL KEEL EXTENSION BAR Keel extension bar has two bands of black ta...

Page 12: ...ars it is easier to be situated on the opposite side from the part you are installing The bow and stern frame tubes will have begun to curve to the shape of the skin To allow the extension bars to con...

Page 13: ...enter hole and the skin should feel tight Note When assembled at the factory the final position of the spring button on the extension bars is the second hole from the bow On the thigh braces it is the...

Page 14: ...a pin at the base of the rib Two black blocks are mounted on the keel bar The twister is mounted with one screw and should be in the open position Insert the pin on the base of the crossrib into stat...

Page 15: ...ction B Webbing from 2 crossrib attaches to tension lock Adjust distance for leg length with this buckle C This tension lock adjusts the angle of the bracing platform To load the bow of the kayak uncl...

Page 16: ...tion 15 INSTALL STERN DECK BAR Connects to stern deck bar on stern frame section Feathercraft Wisper 15 Rotate deck bar to lock 2 1 Insert deck bar through keyhole Once connected rotate deck bar to lo...

Page 17: ...hole in large stern crossrib Insert bow end b through hole in large bow crossrib Slide over sleeve towards stern till snug and spring button appears Feathercraft Wisper 16 Rim insert Stern b a Thigh b...

Page 18: ...onsons can shift the frame within the skin Keep blowing until the skin is tight Twist cap to close Tuck sponson tubes and valves out of the cockpit area Avoid stepping on the hose and valve and try to...

Page 19: ...COMPLETE HATCHES Attach hatch rim by folding the fabric sleeve sewn to the deck over the rim Roll down inner closure and close with buckle Place hatch cover over rim and secure with B lock During dis...

Page 20: ...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 side of the fabric fac...

Page 21: ...find it easier to paddle with the skeg installed This is most likely to occur when the boat is loaded and you are heading downwind Under these conditions the kayak may have a tendency to weathervane o...

Page 22: ...undle in the middle of the bag put the bow and stern frame bundles on either side of the skin Take chine and gunwale extension bars apart leaving one half installed in the seat sling Roll up the loose...

Page 23: ...Feathercraft Products Limited 2005 Printed in Canada revised 5 2006 Recycled paper 2005Wisper_English Layout 5 16 06 3 43 PM Page 22...

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