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2_Rudder Tubing:
1. There will be a total of 4 tubing holes through
which the steering lines will run. You will find
2 vertical notches at the rear of the foot well
ledge and 2 vertical notches at the stern of
the kayak. Using a 3/8” drill bit, drill straight
into the vertical surface of these notches.
Drill into the center of these notches, being
careful not to drill too high where the notches
narrow. See 2.1 & 2.2
2. Insert the 4 rubber grommets into each of the
drilled holes. Using scissors, cut the ends of the tubing at an angle to make inserting the
tubing easier.
3. Straighten a coat hanger (or use another length of straight
wire), and insert it through the tubing to keep it straight as you
are inserting it.
4. Spray the tubing with soapy water (or another lubricant) and
insert it into one of the footwell grommets. Continue pushing
the tubing through the grommet, keeping it in the space
between the tankwell and the outside wall of the kayak.
(Tilting the boat to the side that you are working on may help
keep the tubing in place.) See 2.3
5. Spray tubing with lubricant as needed.
6. Reach inside the stern access hole to pull the tubing through the hull and
guide it through the stern grommet. . Hold your fingers over the grommet
as you pull the tubing through so the grommet stays in place. Remove the
wire. See 2.4
7. Pull tubing taut. Rub the tubing immediately in front of the grommets with a
dry cloth to remove the lubricant and finish, creating a dull, sticky area.
Position the tubing so the dull part is at the grommets. This will prevent the
tubing from sliding through the grommets.
8. Pull tubing taut. Cut tubing 1” from grommets on both ends.
9. Repeat for other side.
3_Install Foot Rail Assemblies:
1. Place one rail assembly on the ledge above the foot well making sure the
pedal is toward the bow of the boat.
2. Note how the two pre-drilled holes in the track line up with
the brass screw inserts on the boat.
3. Using two ½” screws and washer sets, attach track to boat
using the inserts. Do not over-tighten! See 3.1 & 3.2
4. Repeat for other track.
Footwell
Stern
2.2
2.1
2.3
2.4
3.2
3.1
