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OWNER’S MANUAL
2460 Salashan Loop, PO Box 5003, Ferndale, WA 98248 É.-U.
800-8-KAYAKS • Télécopieur (360) 366-2628
www.oceankayak.com • 800-8-KAYAKS • PO Box 5003, Ferndale, WA 98248 USA
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www.oldtowncanoe.com • 800-343-1555 PO Box 548, Old Town, ME 04468 USA ™ www.oceankayak.com • 800-8-KAYAKS PO Box 5003, Ferndale, WA 98248 USA ® www.neckykayaks.com • 800-8-KAYAKS PO Box 5003, Ferndale, WA 98248 USA
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Table of ConTenTs Introduction 4 Registering Your Boat 4 Safety Warning 4 General Safety 5 Transportation 6 Storage 6-7 Care and Maintenance 7 Repair 8 Instruction 8-9 Equipment Recommendation 10 Warranty 11-12 Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin to a Boat 13-14
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| 04 Congratulations! Your new boat rep- RegisTeRing YouR boa T resents the very best quality, craftsman- To register your new canoe or kayak ship and technical innovation in the in our warranty database, either com- industry. With proper care your canoe plete the form included or register on or kayak will give you years of paddling our website (address on front cover). enjoyment. With knowledgable use, it Much of the information requested on offers almost limitless paddling possi- the w
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| 05 water and weather, and never leave geneRal safeTY shore in conditions for which you are Paddling enables people of all unprepared. Consult local tide charts ages and abilities to experience nature and maps, talk to experts and be aware with unrivalled closeness and variety. of weather forecasts. Adventures range from brief outings to Never paddle alone. Let people challenging treks, but even the simplest know where you plan to go and when trip can quickly lead to danger if proper
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| 06 Transpor TaTion Paddling kayaks and canoes may be the most graceful way to explore our waters. But handling boats on land can Cockpit-side down on rack, inset using pads only be cumbersome. Thankfully, proper equipment makes transportation easy and safe. Ideally your canoe should be carried cockpit-side down, but kayaks can be transported cockpit-side down, on their sides with appropriate rack accessories (like Stackers or J-style hull supports) or cockpit-side up using cradles
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| 07 If you must store your boat outside, cables, buckles, straps and other mov- we recommend you tie it down. Strong ing parts for wear, and replace them winds can catch the underside, flip it when necessary. Keep all nuts tight and and cause damage. check hardware exit holes for water- Canoes should always be stored tight silicone seals. Give your hull and upside-down, even overnight. Set them deck a thorough review annually. Light on saw horses, blocks, slings or garage nicks, scratches a
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| 08 Repai R Your canoe or kayak is built to last. With proper care and maintenance, as described on the previous pages, your boat should give you and your family Place the blade in the water near your toes years of enjoyment. Though our canoes and kayaks How to Paddle a Ka Ya K are built to withstand years of use and The Paddle: Place your hands on the abuse, mishaps can occur and your paddle shaft a little further apart than boat may at some point become dam- shoulder width. As a guid
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| 09 holding the shaft closer to the blade only makes you work harder with each stroke. The Power Stroke: A strong stroke is the fundamental tool of canoeing. To begin rotate your torso so that your Pull the blade alongside the kayak approximately to your hip and then lift paddle from the water paddle-side shoulder is forward. At the same time, plant your blade in the braces, they should be fitted to transmit water up to the blade/shaft intersection. body movements directly to the kay
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| 10 equipMenT ReCoMMenda Tions The equipment necessary for kayaking and canoeing can vary according to the type of trip being taken. Some accessories you can’t do without, like a paddle and PFD, while others may not be essential for every trip, but can play a large part in keeping you safe and making your trip more enjoyable. ReC/TouRing fishing Extrasport PFD rod/paddle clips compass bow line maps and tidal charts rod holders extra food and water anchor trolley system Carlisle dry bags Hum
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| 11 liMiTed W aRRanTY to wHoM doeS tHIS waRRaNtY aPPl Y? istration form (located with the Owner’s Manual) or JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. extends the following register the product on the appropriate website within limited warranty to the original retail consumer only 30 days of the purchase date. You can find our websites (“Consumer”). as follows: Ocean Kayak: www.oceankayak.com; Necky Kayaks: www.neckykayaks.com; Old Town Canoes & wHat doeS tHIS waRRaNtY CoVeR? Kayaks and Rogue River: www.old
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| 12 liMiTed W aRRanTY ConTinued 5. Warranty on a replacement boat is void until Johnson ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR Outdoors receives from the dealer the serial number WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT OR cut outs from the defective boat. The warranty period ANY THEORY OF STRICT LIABILITY, WITH RESPECT for a repair, and the related product, shall be only the TO THE PRODUCTS OR JOHNSON OUTDOORS’ remaining portion of the original warranty period ap- ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE. T
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fiRsT assignMenT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby transfers this Statement of Origin and the boat described therein to_______________________________________________ address _______________________________________________________________ and certifies that the boat is new and has not been registered in this or any other state; the undersigned also warrants the title of said boat at the time of delivery, subject to the liens and encumbrances, if any, as set out below: AMOUNT OF LI
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Manufacturer’s state Ment of o rigin to a Boat The undersigned corporation hereby certifies that the new boat described below, the property and said corporation, has been transferred this _____day of______________, year_____________, on invoice#______________________________________________ to__________________________________whose address is_______________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Type of boat: n Kayak n Canoe Model:________________
