Congratulations
on your purchase of the Incept
K50D Pacific
Dual Inflatable Sea Kayak!
An inflatable sea kayak which weighs just 22 kg and packs down to an ultra compact 90L -
inclusive of pump, decks, seats, pedals and rudder! And will carry an impressive load of 220
kg of crew and gear! And once familiar with the adjustments and fittings, you should take
less than 10 minutes to assemble!
There has been universal acclaim and reports of speed and handling comparable with well
known hard-shell kayaks. And because the decks are readily removable, it is a simple matter
to stow expedition gear.
Surprisingly strong and stable, the K50D
Pacific
will handle big seas and survive impacts
which would break many rigid hulls. Made of durable reinforced polyurethane alloy, given
basic care the boat material will take the knocks and give exceptional service.
Truly a jet-setting kayak, the Incept K50D
Pacific
will repay your choice with reliable and
happy boating for many years.
FEATURES
Robust construction and innovative design give these kayaks a stiff frame, excellent speed,
high stability and good handling. Main features are -
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FOLDABILITY
- a 22 kg, fully featured double sea kayak folding down into a piece
of airline baggage!
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RUDDER
- detachable high-tech rudder and foot controls
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STOWAGE
- zipped decks and room for stowing trip gear in stern, mid and
bow allows plenty of options for optimum trim on expeditions
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ACCESS’BL DECKS
- originally inspired by Audrey Sutherland and used by her for
thousands of sea miles, velcro’d decks have been upgraded with
water-resistant zips and full length access
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SPRAY SKIRT
- standard off-the-shelf neoprene spray skirts on secure coamings
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SPEED / HANDLING
- comparable with hard-shells
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COMFORT
- adjustable seat and footrest give great support and comfort
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GRABLINE
- full length fitted safety grab-line
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LINE SUPPORTS
- plenty of external attachment points for tethers etc
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PUMP
- top quality strong, high-pressure US barrel pump
Spend a moment in getting the boat flat with the sides turned in a little (1).
Fold the kayak from the bow to expel all air (2 & 3) then
re-roll from the stern
to protect the
valves (4 - 7) and get the bundle smaller. Kneel on the bundle as you go. Secure the package
with the compression strap supplied (8).
A little time spent in learning how to roll your boat properly will be most worthwhile.
Most damage to inflatable boats occurs off the water when in the folded state. Folded corners
which are dragged on hard ground can be expected to hole. In particular be careful with the
folded package where the internal parts of the
valves
protrude against the boat material. Do not
lay such a bump down on, say, the deck of a moving truck.
REPAIRS:
A basic repair kit of boat material and adhesive is included with the boat.
The adhesive requires warm and dry working conditions for best results. Preparation of a
permanent repair is as follows:-
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Cut a patch to fit the repair leaving 25mm (1") edge distance to the hole. Round corners
for appearance and resistance to lifting.
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Dry the surfaces and clean with a solvent damped cloth. M.E.K. is preferred. Acetone and
some other thinners work too, but can affect the surface of the boat material if over done.
The purpose is to remove dirt and surface plasticiser which inhibit glue adhesion.
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Position the patch and mark the outline on to the boat with a pencil.
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Brush glue on to both surfaces. Do not over brush as the glue will drag and become
lumpy. Allow to dry 15 minutes, more in cool conditions.
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Place the patch and heat - warm to the touch - if necessary using a hair dryer or hot-air
gun. Heat activates the glue, providing an instant and permanent bond. Apply pressure to
the patch while warm. A portable camp cooker is a useful warming tool for on-trip repairs
in adverse conditions -
but do not overheat
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Temporary repairs can be effected without heat or solvent if the patch is applied before one
of the glued surfaces is dry, i.e. while still slightly tacky.
WARRANTY
INCEPT’s
K series
inflatable kayaks in non-commercial use are guaranteed for a period of
five years from date of purchase. Any manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship
found during the warranty period will be made good by Incept Marine Ltd at no cost,
provided only that the boat is returned to the nearest Incept repair station, freight paid. Call
the dealer from whom you purchased the boat, or Incept, for details.
