Ocean Kayak Kayak User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.oceankayak.com • 800-8-KAYAKS • PO Box 5003, Ferndale, WA 98248 USA
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
™
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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Congratulations! Your new boat represents the very best quality, craftsmanship and technical innovation in the
industry. With proper care your canoe
or kayak will give you years of paddling
enjoyment. With knowledgable use, it
offers almost limitless paddling possibilities, at home or wherever your travels take you. To begin your adventure
check with your local dealer or paddling club for paddling opportunities in
your area. Other paddlers are your best
source for information regarding putins, take-outs, trips, etc.
REGISTERING YOUR BOAT
To register your new canoe or kayak
in our warranty database, either complete the form included or register on
our website (address on front cover).
Much of the information requested on
the warranty form is voluntary, and we
use it for one reason only: to learn to
serve you better. We will not sell this
information to another company. Registering your boat is for your protection
and convenience only.
SAFETY WARNING
Paddlesports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of
this product should understand that participating in paddlesports may involve
serious injury or death. Observe the following safety standards whenever using
this product.
• Get paddlesport instruction from a
licensed or certified instructor.
• Obtain certified first aid and rescue
training, and carry first aid and rescue equipment.
• Always wear a nationally-approved
personal floatation device.
• Always wear a helmet where
appropriate.
• Dress appropriately for weather
conditions; cold water and/or cold
weather can result in hypothermia.
• Check your equipment prior to each
use for signs of wear or failure.
• Never paddle alone.
• Do not use alcohol or mind altering
drugs prior to using this product.
• Do not paddle in flood conditions.
• Be aware of appropriate river water
levels, tidal changes, dangerous
currents and weather changes.
• Scout unfamiliar waters; portage
where appropriate.
• Do not exceed your paddling ability;
be honest with yourself.
• Consult your physician prior to beginning your paddlesport training.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the proper use of
product.
• If additional outfitting is added
to this craft, use manufacturer’s
approved materials only; do not
impair entry or exit access.
• Read owner’s information package
prior to using this product.
The user of this product acknowledges both an understanding and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports. If you have any questions about this
or any of our products, do not hesitate to call us.
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GENERAL SAFETY
Paddling enables people of all
ages and abilities to experience nature
with unrivalled closeness and variety.
Adventures range from brief outings to
challenging treks, but even the simplest
trip can quickly lead to danger if proper
precautions are not taken.
No matter what type of canoe or
kayak you’re using, there are basics
every boater should know.
Always wear an appropriately rated
and sized personal floatation device
(PFD).
Learn your craft: start slow and
seek proper instruction. Practice your
skills, rescues and first aid techniques
in a variety of conditions until you are
thoroughly familiar with them.
Dress for the water temperature.
Weather conditions can change quickly,
turning a warm afternoon’s paddle into
a challenge to remember. If you prepare
to get wet, you’ll stay warm whatever
nature brings your way!
Protect yourself by learning to read
water and weather, and never leave
shore in conditions for which you are
unprepared. Consult local tide charts
and maps, talk to experts and be aware
of weather forecasts.
Never paddle alone. Let people
know where you plan to go and when
you plan to return.
Finally, be on the lookout for
potential hazards such as other boats,
weather and other natural dangers.
These paddling basics will help keep
you safe, warm and just where you
want to be–on the water!
For sit-on-top rescue instructions
go on-line to www.oceankayak.
com/basics/ and click on “How to
Re-enter a Kayak”
For sit-inside rescue instructions
go on-line to www.neckykayaks.com
or www.oldtowncanoe.com
For canoe rescue instructions go
on-line to www.oldtowncanoe.com
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