Venturi System:
The venturi is the cap on the hull that goes over the drain
hole in the cockpit. If this gets knocked off, you can
purchase a replacement. To put it back on, use a semi
permanent silicone and align it down the center of the hull
with the trailing edge of the venturi cap just aft of the back
of the drain hole.
The bullet is a draining aid for the venturi which goes just behind the venturi. The leading edge of the
bullet should be placed just aft of the trailing edge of the venturi.
The rubber bung in the cockpit can be placed in the drain hole to keep water from back-flowing into the
cockpit when the boat is stationary. When not in use, you can store it in the leash bar.
For the Multi-Sport construction, we use the Andersen Super Mini-Bailer. This bailer has a back flow valve
when open and is flush with the hull when in the locked position.
Andersen Bailer - Open Position Andersen Bailer - Closed and Locked Position
Transportation:
When transporting your boats, it is best that your rack or cradle has some sort of padding. If you are
using a straight bar, you can use pipe insulation to wrap around the cross bar or buy a U-shaped foam pad
which conforms to the shape of the deck. The padding will help reduce any stress points on the boat
when strapping it down.
For the transportation of Surf Skis, it is recommended to use a specialty rack to properly support the boat.
These racks attach to your existing roof rack and will support the hull further towards the ends reducing
stress on the boat during transportation.
Never use a boat strap that is frayed or brittle, a broken $5 boat strap can cause thousands of dollars in
damage.
Boat straps usually come with each boat, but can also be purchased at a store. These straps are flat
webbing, with a cam buckle to reduce the stress on the boat. Never use the ratcheting kind of straps as
they can tighten to such a degree that they will crush the boat. The level of tension that you want to
place on the strap is one where you do not bend the boat from the pressure, but also not so loose that
the boat has any lateral movement. Simply grab the bow or stern and push to the side to see how secure
it is.
If you have a large overhang, a red or orange flag may be required in your state or province to alert other
drivers of the protrusion coming from your car
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