Step 9: Close the back of the kayak
Closing the back of the kayak is similar
to closing the front (steps 7-8). You’ll
install the backrest column, which sup-
ports the rear cockpit area.
Slide the backrest column
into the slotted backrest
plate in the floorboard. Tilt
upward to lock in place.
Place the two keyholes in
the backrest column over
the two shiny screws below
the kayak deck (see close
up). Slide screws into slots
to lock in place.
Close cockpit latch.
Clip and tighten the rear
deck buckles, as in Step 8,
starting at the stern.
Clip the buckle on each
side of the backrest into the
straps on the coaming.
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CLOSE UP
How to lock the back-
rest column into the
cockpit and coaming.
This view shows
behind the backrest.
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BOW
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