Surf Ski Manual
Hatches:
The oval bow and stern hatches provide a water-tight seal in the bow and stern compartments, but it is
necessary that the hatches are put on correctly. Start by lining up the ends of the hatch and then push
one end down and work your way up towards the other until the hatch is fully engaged. The rim of the
hatch should not bump out anywhere along the outside. To find the center line it helps to rotate the
hatch to get it to seat properly.
Line up the centerline and work around from one end to the other and check the complete edge is down
The oval hatches have stiff plastic in the middle, but if you store or transport the boat on the middle of
the hatch when it is hot out, the hatch can dent. If possible, store or transport the boat on the composite
decking or hull. If the hatch does dent, remove the hatch and place the hatch on the ground with the lip
on the ground in full sun. After a couple hours, the plastic should rebound to the original shape. If you
are forced to travel with the hatch on the rack, you can also remove the hatch and store it inside the boat
to avoid damage.
It is good idea to leave the hatch open if the boat is damp to encourage airflow and inhibit mold growth.
Each season it is good to use a silicone or a UV protecting spray on the inside of the hatch cover to keep
the surface lubricated. If the interior rim of the hatch dries out, it can become tougher to remove and
replace the hatch, so a yearly application can be helpful
The small round screw-on hatch on the bow deck of the SI18 has an O-ring on the flange. The O-ring keeps
the hatch water tight. Each season, it is best to lubricate it with a little Vaseline for best performance.
Deck Fittings:
All the deck fittings are screwed into a recession on the deck where a nut is bonded to the underside of
the laminate. Over time these fittings can become loose and by using a Philips-head screw driver, can be
retightened.
If a particular screw loosens frequently, use a thread locking liquid, such as Loctite (available from the
hardware store), on the threads of the screw to keep it in place.
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