Care and Maintenance
Avoid mildew damage —- do not store the skin wet.
When the kayak is taken apart for storage, thoroughly clean
all frame tubes with fresh water. Re-apply Bo-Shield T-9 to all
frame parts, making sure to well lubricate the telescoping
sections and the spring buttons. This should be done at least
once a month, possibly more, depending on the salt
concentration in the water you are paddling.
A Note on Disassembly
Always lubricate framework.
However, after extended use in
surf and sand, the frame parts may be difficult to disengage.
As shown in the illustration below, open the ”twist–assist“
on the aluminum tubing, and insert screw drivers to twist the
tubes apart. The keel hinge pin can also be substituted for
one of the twisting tools.
Repairing or Replacing
Air Tubes
To access the chamber for the air tube, turn the bow and
stern ends “inside out”. Hidden here is a Velcro opening to
access the air tube. Before pulling the air tube out — tie a
long string to the opposite end from where the air nozzle is.
Pull the air tube out, threading the string through the chamber.
This string will be used to feed the new or repaired air tube
back through the chamber.
Aqua Seal is used to repair holes or punctures of either 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. Applying weight to a patched area is also
helpful (i.e. bag of sand). To make a quick repair with duct
tape, first swab the area with rubbing alcohol or Cotol 240
Accelerator.
When re-inserting the air tube, check that 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 or Blue
).
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