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Assembly Instructions

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Page 1: ...a ai ir rline TM jet streamFOLDING SIT ON TOP KAYAKS by Assembly Instructions JStream_English 6 0 9 4 07 10 00 AM Page I...

Page 2: ...Contents 1 Kayaking Safety 3 Care and Maintenance Repairing or Replacing Air Tubes 4 Jet Stream Assembly Instructions 14 Frequently Asked Questions JStream_English 6 0 9 4 07 10 00 AM Page II...

Page 3: ...rcraft Products Ltd Kayak safety training should include the following topics 1 Paddling skills Paddling techniques need to be practiced in various water conditions Maneuvering a kayak through rough s...

Page 4: ...refreshing dip in the ocean to a life threatening emergency How you handle a capsize will depend entirely on your training and experience The kayaking community is blessed with a wealth of materi al...

Page 5: ...ther the air tubes or the hull Follow the preparation instructions as outlined on the Aqua Seal containers Use the popsicle stick to mix and apply the Aqua Seal Secure the patched area with duct tape...

Page 6: ...hat the air tube does not get twisted in the chamber If you should need to replace an air tube be sure to request by the color on the nozzle Yellow Red Green Blue or no color airline jet stream 4 JStr...

Page 7: ...Using rubber gloves liberally lubricate frame inserts with Bo Shield T 9 keel hinge extension bar keel hinge with drop skeg Stern Section gunwale extension bars horizontal lever bar keel gunwale bars...

Page 8: ...kin bow end of skin has logo Insert frame section stamped S into the stern of the skin stern end of skin has rudder attachment Center the keel end pieces Ensure the deck air bladders do not get trappe...

Page 9: ...e attaches at bow section Double band of tape attaches at stern section Bars slide through webbing loops 4 Extend gunwale bars Use the vertical and horizontal lever bars to extend the gunwale bars to...

Page 10: ...5 Install lever bars to bow keel frame section airline jet stream 8 JStream_English 6 0 9 4 07 10 00 AM Page 8...

Page 11: ...6 Install keel extension to hinged drop skeg Set spring button to same hole position as the gunwales airline jet stream 9 JStream_English 6 0 9 4 07 10 00 AM Page 9...

Page 12: ...e curvature of the keel For normal paddling some rocker is desired especially at the stern end The kayak will tend to rise over the waves better with rocker On the other hand speed on flat water may b...

Page 13: ...ach to buckle on cargo compartment Sequence for inflating Partially inflate bow and stern deck bags Inflate chine air tubes blue and yellow Inflate gunwale air tubes red and green Complete by inflatin...

Page 14: ...straps Center seat in well Webbing at back of seat wraps under gunwale tube then attaches to buckles Cinch tightly Front seat straps attach to buckles with grey webbing front seat straps connect to gr...

Page 15: ...clip White haulcord is attached to plastic hook beside seat Use of rudder and skeg We recommend the following Light to moderate winds rudder only Heavy following winds or surf rudder and skeg Turning...

Page 16: ...h tenacity fibers woven in a tight balanced weave i e a similar number of threads going both lengthwise and across the fabric Urethane is harder than hypalon rubber and much harder than PVC hence havi...

Page 17: ...toxic chemi cals required to fabricate the hulls and two for our sit in mod els we wanted to weld a skin that would be completely sealed water tight and dry Hypalon can not be welded How tough is the...

Page 18: ...oughly with fresh water to wash off the sea salt and make assembling the frame much easier 3 Lubricate joins tubes extension bars and spring buttons with Bo Shield T 9 4 Let the skin dry completely on...

Page 19: ...onsons Air in the sponsons will expand and could potentially rupture the sponson The sponson can be repaired using the same technique and repair adhesive as the hull To remove the sponson turn the end...

Page 20: ...1244 Cartwright Street on Granville Island Vancouver British Columbia Canada V6H 3R8 Telephone 604 681 8437 Fax 604 681 7282 www Feathercraft com info feathercraft com Updated Sept 07 JStream_English...

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