Aquaglide, Inc. #1 North Shore Dr, SE White Salmon, WA 98672 TEL: (509) 493-4938 FAX: (509) 493-4966
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www.Aquaglide.net
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Aquaglide
®
Multisport™270.
You’ve joined tens of thousands of other satisfied owners who have
discovered the fun and versatility of this unique craft. To ensure the best
possible experience, please take the time to read carefully through this
Owner’s Manual.
The Multisport™270 is a compact, inflatable sailboat that converts easily
for use as a windsurfer, towable, or kayak (when used with optional
Kayak Kit). Compared to other sailboats, the Multisport™270 is light-
weight, compact and very portable.
I. Package Contents
Before attempting to assemble the Multisport™, locate and familiar-
ize yourself with each of the components included with your Multi-
sport™270. These parts are shown on page 3 for reference.
II. Warnings
• Read and understand the Owner’s Manual, including all warnings.
• Never use this product if you do not know how to swim.
• When on the water, always wear an appropriate life vest (PFD) ap
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proved by the authorities in your country of use.
• Adverse conditions can put you in a life-threatening situation. Condi
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tions change rapidly, so be aware!
• Wear protective water shoes and/or a wetsuit when necessary.
• Use the buddy system. Sailing with others is safer and more fun
than sailing alone.
• Keep clear of swimmers, and other water users. Stay out of swim
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ming areas.
• When on the water, always stay with the Multisport™ hull. It pro
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vides flotation and visibility.
• Be sure to know the rules of marine navigation before you use this
product. For more information and/or training on these rules, contact
your local Coast Guard office or marine dealer.
• Know and understand the detailed warnings listed on page 4-5 of
this Owner’s Manual.
Table of Contents
Package Contents..........................
Included Items............................
Warnings............................................
EN Warnings..................................
Salt Water Warning..................
Tow Warning................................
Assembly - Sailboat......................
Preparing Hull.............................
Preparing Sailing Rig.............
Preparing Sailing Harness...
Attaching Sailing Rig..............
Attaching Keel & Rudder........
Now What?....................................
Assembly - Windsurfer................
Preparing Hull.............................
Preparing Sailing Rig.............
Preparing Sailing Harness...
Attaching Sailing Rig..............
Attaching Keels..........................
Now What?....................................
Assembly - Towable......................
Preparing Hull.............................
Points to Note..............................
Attaching Tow Rope..................
Now What?....................................
Assembly - Kayak...........................
Preparing Hull.............................
Points to Note..............................
Now What?....................................
Operation............................................
Care & Maintenance.....................
Storage............................................
Warranty.............................................
Repair....................................................
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