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Sea Eagle Boats Inc. 19 N. Columbia Street, Ste1, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 • 1-800-748-8066 • Staff@SeaEagle.com
EZLite™ Kayaks | STORAGE
If you’re planning to leave your Sea Eagle outside, keep it raised
off the ground and covered so it is not exposed to sunlight,
rain, leaves, berries, bird droppings, etc.
Storage Tips: “The best way to store a Sea Eagle is folded up in it’s
bag”. - Cecil Hoge, Jr., Sea Eagle President
• Check for water in the chambers. Water will leak out of open
valves when it is rolled up.
• Water left inside can leak out and cause a lot of mold. Dry
thoroughly to prevent mold.
• Rodent-proof the storage area. Mice, squirrels and other small
rodents can do a lot of damage.
• Avoid excess heat. Do not store in direct sunlight, in an attic or
a metal shed.
• In temperatures below freezing, do not drop, strike or unroll
until it is brought to room temperature.
• It can be stored inflated. If hung, support it along its length.
• After storage, inspect for loose items, damage and leaks.
EZLite™ Kayaks | TROUBLE SHOOTING
If your Sea Eagle has lost pressure, it does not necessarily mean
it is leaking. If it is inflated during the heat of the day and the
temperature drops during the night it will be softer in the
morning. If launching in very cold water, the air inside may
contract and cause a loss of pressure. Add more air to restore
to full pressure. If temperature is not a factor and your boat is
losing air pressure, it’s time to look for a leak.
Step #1. LOOK
Visually inspect the boat close up and if necessary, flip it over
and closely check the outside. Any large leaks when your boat
loses a considerable amount of air should be clearly visible.
Step #2. LISTEN
If you have a rough idea of where your leak is but can’t see it,
you may want to try listening for it as you may be able to hear
the air escaping and pinpoint the leak.
Step #3. TIGHTEN
Check the tightness of the one-way recessed valves as well and
if necessary, tighten them with the valve wrench included in
the repair kit canister.
EZLite™ Kayaks | TROUBLE SHOOTING
Skeg Base
If the skeg base is bent from storage or use, heat it up with a hair
dryer and bend it back into shape. It will hold it’s shape after it
cools. If not folded properly, the base can get warped in storage.
Never hammer the skeg into a warped base as it will break the
base
Troubleshoot Valve
Adapter
Adapter will not turn in valve
opening. Remove red gasket
and twist it tightly to stretch
it. Once broken in, adapter
will turn easily.
Reinstall gasket, groove must
be facing outward. Press
adapter into valve opening
with force and turn it to the
right.
If valve opens and air rushes
out when removing
adapter, pull on hose then
twist adapter to left.
Tighten Valve
Insert valve tool into valve
opening. The valve has a
base inside. Tightening is
best done when boat is
inated which keeps base
from spinning. If chamber
will not hold air, stand with
feet on either side of valve
to hold base.
Press on center of valve tool
with free hand to keep from
breaking the teeth o the
tool. If loosening a very tight
valve, an extension tube
might be needed.
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