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OWNER’S MANUAL 

 
 
 

SI10 Sit-in Kayak 

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SO10 Sit-on Kayak

 

 
 
 
 

Johnson Outdoors-Watercraft, Sport & Leisure Group

®

 

4855 Broadmoor SE 
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-5360 
1-800-552-6287 
www.jowatercraft.com 

 
 
November, 2003

  

 
 

Summary of Contents for SI10

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SI10 Sit in Kayak And SO10 Sit on Kayak Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Sport Leisure Group 4855 Broadmoor SE Grand Rapids MI 49512 5360 1 800 552 6287 www jowatercraft com November 2003 ...

Page 2: ...ts the hull and deck of each new kayak to be free of material and manufacturing defects for a period of two 2 years from the date of retail sale All other component parts and accessories are warranted for a period of one 1 year or are warranted for the period specified by their original manufacturer whichever is less Under this warranty Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Sport Leisure Group is limited to...

Page 3: ...high quality PFD s that are widely available Contact Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Sport Leisure Group if you have questions 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS Material Checklist Page 2 Illustrations of Models Pages 3 4 About Your Kayak Page 5 6 Hull Material Capacity and Flotation Transporting Your Kayak Page 7 8 Using Your Kayak Page 8 10 Storage Page 10 Care and Maintenance Page 11 Safety Procedures Page 11 12...

Page 4: ... products They can discolor and even weaken the plastic If the kayak should develop a hole a patch must be applied by plastic welding Glues and adhesives will not adhere permanently to the polyethylene hull For more information about this process please contact Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Sport Leisure Group SAFETY PROCEDURES Be sure to check the current weather and forecast prior to departure Hig...

Page 5: ...dge upside down standing on end or hanging horizontally by straps or slings out of the sun When hanging the boats run straps around the boat near the cockpit Storing the boat bottom side down may cause distortion Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Sport Leisure Group blends an added measure of ultraviolet inhibitors into the plastic of your kayak to give superior protection from ultraviolet light However...

Page 6: ...other side A long paddle will allow for a longer stroke while a shorter paddle will give a shorter faster stroke If the paddle blade drifts out to the side in an arc it will force the bow of the boat to swing away from the paddle blade This is called a sweep stroke and is used to turn the boat Your kayak is very easy to use and very forgiving By beginning in calm water you can quickly get the feel...

Page 7: ...hered paddle presents less surface area for the wind to catch 8 ABOUT YOUR KAYAK The sit on top kayak and sit in kayak are general recreational use products They are designed for lakes and slow moving streams They are not designed for white water class II and above rapids The amount of rapids the boat can safely navigate is far more dependant upon the skill of the person then the structural limita...

Page 8: ...s closed cell polystyrene foam located in each end for flotation 6 TRANSPORTING YOUR KAYAK One of the easier ways to transport your kayak is to purchase a roof rack They come with a variety of attachments from kayak saddles to stackers The racks should be padded Prolonged storage or repetitive transportation of your kayak in the same position can cause the plastic to dent if pads are not used Foll...

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