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Revision A:_ 3/28/19
BEFORE LEAVING THE SHORE
Abide by all warning listed in SECURITY MEASURES secon.
Check for wind condions, currents or wave condions that would make it dicult to paddle back.
Ensure folding seat’s bolts are installed into mounng rails/inserts. - see step 8
Ensure steering is properly aligned. - see page 10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your kayak is designed to require minimal maintenance; basic and ecient care will ensure a lifeme of enjoyment.
Whenever washing your kayak:
• Use mild soap and water.
• Rinse kayak thoroughly with fresh water, notably aer paddling in salt, brackish or polluted water.
• Rinse the rotang parts of the CoreDrive propeller with fresh water to keep clean and operang smoothly.
Occasional operaonal inspecons will keep your kayak in top condion. Check hatch covers, cables, buckles, straps and other moving parts for
wear, and replace them when necessary. Perform an annual review of the deck and hull. NOTE: Light nicks, scratches and scrapes are part of the
paddling experiences, but deep scratches should be repaired.
Polyethylene is a considerably exible material with some memory. This means it has a tendency to return to its originally molded shape if
distorted. If this occurs, follow these steps:
1. Relieve the pressure that caused the dent/distoron by supporng the kayak dierently or removing the gear.
2. Place the kayak up in the warm sun. Usually the south side of a building is the warmest spot. As the kayak warms up, usually (but
not always) the kayak will return to its original molded shape. This may take a few hours or a couple of weeks dependent upon out-
side temperatures and the degree of distoron.
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