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• COCKPITS

Insert the white rod into the cockpit coaming sleeve and pull in tight
with the tab closure. Pull the webbing strap tight for security. Leave the
black cord in the rod end hanging out for easy removal later.

• PUMP

The barrel pump supplied is a heavy duty American pump which can
easily reach the higher boat pressures needed for this performance
kayak. Because it does not require a hose it can be used at sea to fix the
pressure drop at launching which occurs when the sea is cold and the
beach is hot. The inflation valves are located in the cockpit for this
reason. 

SPRAYSKIRTS

Pull the sprayskirt up over your legs to chest height with the long part
of the skirt in front. Adjust the shoulder braces. You may choose not to
wear the braces - in which case tuck them inside the body tube. 

Wear your paddle jacket and PFD (personal flotation device / life
jacket) 

over

 the spray skirt.

When you get into the kayak, reach behind with the back of the skirt
elastic and tuck it under the edge of the cockpit coaming. Stretch the
elastic edge of the skirt forward with both hands, one each side, tucking
under the coaming as you work towards the front. When you reach the
front of the skirt 

be sure the pull tab is out on TOP of the deck.

WARNING: This is a matter for your safety if you should need to
exit in emergency.

BOAT HANDLING

Performance is improved with pressure. Each of the main inflation chambers is fitted with
a pressure relief valve set to the optimum inflation pressures. If the boat is left on the
beach in the sun and internal pressures rise, the relief valves will blow. When the boat
subsequently cools (taken out of the sun or put in the water), there will be a corresponding
loss of pressure and you may wish to top up with the pump. You should only want to do
this if you notice undue flex in the boat at sea.

How to paddle a kayak is outside the scope of this manual. Good books on the subject of sea
kayaking are readily available. 

It is essential that any user of this kayak take all reasonable steps to learn the basics of safety
at sea before venturing out. To gain experience, join a local sea kayak network or club.

The leaflet "A Basic Guide to Safe Sea Kayaking" is included with this manual. If this should
be missing, or additional copies are needed, please contact the agent who sold you this kayak
or Incept Marine Ltd or the Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers, PO Box 23, Runanga 7854,
West Coast, New Zealand.

Summary of Contents for Tasman K40S

Page 1: ...K40S Tasman Inflatable Sea Kayak 4 30 m 1 person Incept Marine Ltd 126 Hautapu Street Taihape 4720 New Zealand ph 64 6 388 0729 fx 64 6 388 0747 email sales incept co nz ...

Page 2: ...k the Incept K40S Tasman 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 FOLDABILITY a 16 kg fully featured sea kayak which folds down into a piece of airline baggage RUDDER detachable high tech rudder and foot controls STOWAGE ...

Page 3: ...inflation The protective caps prevent the entry of gravel and dirt Close the inflation valves and inflate the three air chambers sponsons and floor If you find the pump nozzle is a loose fit use the blue adapter in the pump bag Pump hard enough to blow the three relief valves Fit the valve caps RUDDER Set the rudder raise control to the home position rudder down in the jamcleat at left port of the...

Page 4: ...ter a settling period or first use The footrest is adjustable on the webbing straps for leg length The rudder lines will automatically adjust without further attention The pedal elastic cords should be adjusted so tension is sufficient only to hold the pedals up To avoid drag in the rudder lines do not over tension DECKS The decks are an important and integral part of the boat structure stiffening...

Page 5: ...aming as you work towards the front When you reach the front of the skirt be sure the pull tab is out on TOP of the deck WARNING This is a matter for your safety if you should need to exit in emergency BOAT HANDLING Performance is improved with pressure Each of the main inflation chambers is fitted with a pressure relief valve set to the optimum inflation pressures If the boat is left on the beach...

Page 6: ...nt to restore lustre and keep your kayak looking new FOLDING STOWING To stow the boat remove the rudder cockpit coaming rods curved deck battens and seats Before storing inflate the kayak fit the valve caps and wash with fresh water Dry thoroughly with sponsons inflated and floor slack lift off the ground supported at bow and stern until dry particularly in the sandflap between floor and sponsons ...

Page 7: ...nd resistance to lifting Dry the surfaces and preferably clean with an M E K methyl ethyl ketone solvent damped cloth Position the patch and mark the outline on to the boat with a pencil Brush glue on to both surfaces Do not over brush as the glue will drag and become lumpy Allow to dry 15 30 minutes more in cool conditions Place the patch and heat warm to the touch if necessary using a hair dryer...

Page 8: ... Mk 6 K50D Pacific Double Stewart Island New Zealand INCEPT K40S Tasman proudly made in New Zealand by Incept BOAT SERIAL No INC39 PURCHASE DATE Copyright Incept Marine Ltd 2008 ...

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