KERO PakCanoe Spray Cover User Manual

1Installation Instructions for

PakCanoe Spray Cover

The following items are needed to install the Spray Cover:

1. The Spray Cover itself is in two parts. The longest part (about 2/3 the length of the
boat is the bow section).

2. 100 ft (30 m) of sturdy nylon or polyester cord.

3. PVC adhesive (glue).

4. Black PVC patches (supplied with the cover).

Installation procedure:

1. A cord needs to be installed along each side of
the canoe all the way around the hull (see
illustration). You need to glue on the black
patches, and we recommend that you start at the
center on each side of the canoe. The easiest way
to find the center is to locate the center of the

logo. It is easiest to install the patches before you assemble the canoe.

2. The easiest way to place the patches correctly is to
use a template (see illustration on the right). One can
easily be made from a piece of cardboard. Line up the
top edge of the template along the seam that closes
the gunwale channel of the canoe skin. For the first
patch, place the template so that the hole is directly
below the center of the Pakboats logo. Follow
instructions in point 3 and 4.

3. Brush a thin layer of glue onto the fabric exposed by the
hole and onto the part of one black patch that will be glued
to the canoe side (See illustration on right).

4. Apply the patch as shown on illustration. Note: The loop
in each patch must be horizontal. Move the template so

the top edge lines up with the seam and the side that is 7.5
inches (19 cm) from the hole touches the patch you just
installed. Repeat the process with the next patch. Continue
until you get to the end of the canoe skin.

Move back to the first patch you installed, flip the template
over and start working towards the other end of the canoe.

Repeat the process with the other side of the canoe skin.

5. To install the cord through the loops in the patches you need to assemble the

canoe. Pull the cord through the loops in all the patches and through the rings at each
end of the canoe. Tie the ends together with a knot so that the cord is snug, but not very

tight.

YOU ARE NOW DONE WITH THE PERMANENT INSTALLATION. THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBES LACING ON THE COVER EACH TIME YOU WANT IT
ON THE CANOE.

Note: The canoe is symmetrical. The way you installed your seats determines which end
is the bow and which is the stern.

Lacing Procedure:

1. General comments.
Since you will need to open the center section at times to access gear, it makes sense to
lace the bow and stern sections separately. This way, 2/3 of the cover can stay
undisturbed and secure while you load and unload gear.

2. To start lacing, place both sections over the canoe and
connect the straps that connect them. Tighten the straps. This
will hold the cover in position while you do the lacing.
Before you start lacing, make sure the stiff supports across
the cover in front of each cockpit are pointing up at the center
(they will help deflect waves).

3. There are several ways to do the lacing. Our preferred way is illustrated below.