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• From the cockpit
INSERT the bow section into the
shell .
•
LINE UP the keel tube (bottom tube) with the inner
keel strip (the center white strip that runs the length
of the bottom of the kayak) .
• Use a
SLIDE/LIFT motion .
•
PUSH the frame in as far in as it will go by bracing
one hand on the shell and the other on the rib .
•
PUSH on both top and bottom of the rib
simultaneously .
NOTES...
You may have to straighten out the tip of the shell
midway to allow the frame to slide in easier.
You may want to stand inside the cockpit to push
the frame in.
• The frame will not go all the way at this point.
•
LEAVE the end of the top frame tube ExPOSED to
approximately flush with the edge of the skin .
bow
keel strip
Summary of Contents for T-1600
Page 1: ...1 Assembly and Disassembly Guide ...
Page 21: ...21 CHECKPOINT TPS jacks are in place and the coaming seal is secured around the cockpit 4 ...
Page 24: ...24 5 push the seat down once to ensure it is locked in place The seat is now in place ...
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Page 48: ...48 www RethinkKayak com 1 888 35 KAYAK sales RethinkKayak com ...
