Feathercraft K-Light Classic 2008 User Manual

THE LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE OF

YOUR ADVENTURE UNFOLDS

Feathercraft Products Ltd. 4-1244 Cartwright Street on Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6H 3R8

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K-Light Classic

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Contents

K-Light Single Folding Kayak ................................................Page 2

Specifications ........................................................................Page 3

K-Light Frame........................................................................Page 4

Care and Maintenance ..........................................................Page 5

Disassembly ..........................................................................Page 6

K-Light Assembly Instructions...............................................Page 8

The Feathercraft Sea Sock......................................................Page 21

Optional Rudder Installation .................................................Page 22

Optional Hatch Installation ...................................................Page 26

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Stern Loop

The K-Light Classic
Single Folding Kayak

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Bow LoopComfortable Sling Seat

Ability to install optional
Surf Rudder

End Reinforcement

Removeable air sponsons
inside skin along gunwales

Hull reinforced on outside over
Keel and Chine Bars

Built-in Coaming

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Accessories: Included in every kayak:

Nylon Spray Skirt
Sea Sock
Deck Lines and Rigging
Adjustable Foot Braces/Rudder Controls
Repair Kit
Pack Bag
Assembly DVD
Illustrated Instructions

Options: Access hatches

Surf rudder
Neo-nylon spray skirt
Calf plates

Specifications

Length: 3.9 m (12'10")
Beam at Cockpit: 64 cm (25")
Weight: 15.5 kg (34 lbs)
Pack size: 89 x 50 x 25 cm (35 x 20 x 10")
Storage Volume: Medium
Frame: 5/8" Round

6063 - T832 Extruded Aluminum
Magnesium Tubing with clear

Anodized Coating
Crossribs: Injected Molded Polycarbonate
Deck Material: Polytech
Hull Material: Duratek
Seat: 1/2" closed cell foam back & bottom,

contoured plastic seat bottom,

3/16" plastic seat back with inflatable

lumbar support, inside a 420 denier nylon

seat cover

Calf plates

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Crossribs and Keel Plates injection molded plastic

Stern Deck Bar/Lever Bar

Chines, Gunwales and Deck
Bars Through-bolted
Permanently to Keel Plate
(For both Bow and Stern)

Keel Extension Bar

Shockcorded Tubing

Chine and Gunwale
Connector Bars with
Oversleeves

Adjustable Foot Braces

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Care and Maintenance

The Frame.

The tubular frame is very strong and corrosion resistant. We
recommend that the frame be disassembled after extensive use
(2 – 3 months). The inside and outside of the tubes should be
washed with fresh water. Try to keep the inserts and extension
bars free of sand and grit.

Included in your repair kit is a small dropper tube of Bo-Shield T-9.
This product is made by Boeing and is an excellent lubricant
and protectant for aluminum.

Aerosal containers of Bo-Shield can be found at marine hard­ware stores. We also have available 4 oz bottles of Bo-Shield.
However, please note, that the lid closure is not suitable for
shipping after the bottle has been opened. This container
would be good for your “at home” clean-up.

Apply the Bo-Shield lubricant to frame tube inserts, spring but­tons and sliding pieces prior to assembly. If you should leave
your boat assembled for a maximum of two months, this will
assist in preventing tubes seizing.

Other maintenance “musts”:

• every two months completely disassemble the kayak.

• wash the frame completely with fresh water.

• reapply lubricant and/or wipe down tubes with Bo-Shield T-9.

• after paddling, sponge out the inside of the kayak.
Do not allow water to pool along keel bar.

The Skin

The surfaces of the skin will not rot. They are stable in sunlight and
are very tear-resistant. On the hull, areas likely to be exposed
to abrasion have been reinforced. However, we recommend
care when approaching shore. Sharp rocks, and barnacles can
penetrate the skin. Never haul the boat over rocks.

For patching and repairs, a patch kit is included. For quick field
repair, duct tape works very well, and is a good addition to
your repair kit.

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Welded Sealskin.

The Polytech deck and Duratek hull are urethane. Seams are
permanently sealed.

A patch kit is provided for deck, hull or sponson punctures.
One urethane glue will work for repairs to all of these fabrics.
Glue does have a shelf life and it should be fluid and not thick
and gummy. We have replacement cans available.

Sponsons

Due to the tight fit of the skin, the sponsons are under
considerable pressure and some seepage of air may occur. It is
advisable to periodically reinflate the sponsons. After paddling
on hot days, release air from sponsons.

To Repair/Replace Sponson

The sponsons can be completely removed from the sleeve
sewn to the inside of the skin. Turn the skin inside out. The
sponson chamber is open at bow and stern ends. Tie a long
string through the hole in the tab at the end of sponson. Pull
sponson through the center opening of the chamber (where
sponson hose is attached). To reinstall, pull the cord attached to
the new sponson back through the chamber. Ensure sponson is
not twisted in the chamber. Repeat with the opposite side.
Urethane glue and patches are included in the repair kit. Duct
tape works well on the sponsons.

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Disassembly

Let the air out of the sponsons. Remove Cockpit Coaming.
Remove Gunwale and Chine Connector bars. Install Stern Deck
Bar into Keel Extension Bar. Take up tension with the Lever in
order to remove the Keel Extension Bar. Follow the rest of the
assembly steps in reverse order.

Packing the kayak in the bag

Put the seat cushion in the bag first, with the cushion facing
down, to give padding for your back. Next arrange the white
plastic crossribs over the seat. Stretch the sprayskirt over the
fibreglass coaming. Place this in the bag, over the crossribs.
Roll the kayak skin up tightly–fold the ends to the center of the
kayak; fold in half; roll tightly; secure with webbing ties. Place
this bundle in one side of the bag. Put aluminum frame parts
along side of the rolled up skin. Tuck all additional pieces
(ie: sea sock, repair kit) into any available space.

Lifting the Kayak

The webbing handles at the bow and stern ends can be used
to lift or carry. Never lift or carry a fully loaded kayak.

Storage

Once clean and dry, the kayak can be stored assembled or
disassembled in a shaded, dry place. When storing the kayak
disassembled, take extension bar apart.

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