Feathercraft K-Light Plus Instruction Manual

THE LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE OF

YOUR ADVENTURE UNFOLDS

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

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.Feathercraft.com info@ feathercraft.com

K-Light Plus

TM

FOLDING KAYAKS

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The K-Light Plus
Single Folding Kayak

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Bow Loop Fibreglass Coaming Comfortable Sling Seat

Stern Loop

Ability to install optional
Surf Rudder

End Reinforcement

Removeable air sponsons
inside skin along gunwales

Loops for attaching
cargo lines

Hull reinforced on outside over
Keel and Chine Bars

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Accessories: Included in every kayak:

Nylon Spray Skirt
Sea Sock
Adjustable Foot Braces/Rudder Controls
Repair Kit
Pack Bag
Assembly Video
Illustrated Instructions

Options: Access hatches

Surf rudder
Deck-lines

Specifications

Length: 3.9 m (12'10")
Beam at Cockpit: 64 cm (25")
Weight: 14.5 kg (32 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 or Coated Cordura Nylon,

1000 Denier, 11 oz.
Hull Material: Duratek

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Crossribs and Keel Plates injection molded plastic

Fibreglass coaming

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

K-Light Plus Frame

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 h a rd­w a re 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. We also have
available Super Lube. This is a teflon lubricant in gel form. This
product is also available from bike shops.

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.

Sewn Nylon Cordura Deck.

Over time, the skin may loosen when wet, and contract when
dry. If the skin is too tight when you assemble the kayak,
thoroughly wet the skin before stretching the frame.

If you notice seepage through seams, you may wish to seam-seal
the skin. The repair glue can also be used as a seam sealer. The
deck to hull seam and the top deck sponson seam are sealed
from the outside. Other deck seams, turn the skin inside out,
and seal from the inside.

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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K-Light Plus Assembly Instructions

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Seat

Bow Section

Connecting Bars

Keel Extension Bar

Skin

Crossribs

One-piece fibreglass coaming

Stern Crossrib–marked with “S”

Bow Deck Bar/Horizontal Lever
Stern Deck Bar/Horizontal Lever

Seat Sling