Oru Kayak BAY+ Assembly Manual
For your first assembly, avoid common mistakes by reading this Assembly Guide or
watching the assembly video at www.orukayak.com/assembly
BOW
(front)
Bow
fairing
Stern
fairing
STERN
(back)
Handle Handle
Cockpit
handles
Cockpit
Adjustable
ergonomic
backrest
Ratchet
buckles
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Seam
channels
Deck
hatch
Seat
pad
Coaming
(cockpit rim)
Deck
straps
US PATENT NO. 8,316,788
BAY+
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
The
HOW TO GET STARTED
Read this entire Assembly Guide before
assembling your Oru Kayak.
Watch the instruction video:
www.orukayak.com/bay-plusassembly-guide-2015
Check out our Tips & Tricks:
www.orukayak.com/tips-and-tricks
PLEASE NOTE
Your first time assembling may
take 20-30 minutes, but with
practice you’ll get closer to 5.
Be patient!
All Oru Kayak components have
been custom-engineered for a
precise fit. If a component seems
difficult to assemble, check the
directions instead of forcing a fit
that might not be correct.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP!
If you have questions, email us at
service@orukayak.com.
Oru Kayak:
Explore outside the box.
With a few steps, the box you’re looking at will unfold into a twelvefoot long kayak that’s beautiful, robust, swift, and smooth. It’s
inspired by the Japanese art of origami— and while it’s not quite as
easy as unfolding a piece of paper, your Oru Kayak is designed to
be simple and intuitive to assemble.
With a bit of practice, your Oru Kayak can be put together in five
minutes—but the first time will take longer, as you learn the process and the folds break in. Be patient and don’t force anything;
components are custom-engineered to fit together precisely. We
recommend doing it at home the first time, and also watching our
assembly video.
You’ll be on the water in no time at all, and we can’t wait to hear
about your Oru Kayak journeys. Send your photos and videos to
info@orukayak.com or add #orukayak to share them with the
community.
Enjoy your adventures!
The Oru Kayak team
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A
B
C
Loosen and slide the
shoulder strap off
the sides of the box.
You won’t use it while
kayaking, but you will
need it when you fold
the Oru Kayak back into
box form.
Unclip the two sets of
box buckles on both
sides of the orange lid.
Lift the lid off.
Remove the loose kayak
components packed into
the box. See page 2 for
a guide to the loose
components.
Step 1: Open the Oru Kayak box
The box contains all the components needed for assembly, and includes space to
store gear—such as a personal flotation device (PFD) and a 4-piece paddle.
B
The lid
becomes
the kayak’s
floorboard.
The box becomes
the kayak’s hull
and deck.
A
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Shoulder strap: Used to
carry the kayak when in
box form. Stow behind the
backrest while kayaking.
Seam channels (2): Help
seal the deck seam.
Stern (back) bulkhead:
Provides structural
rigidity.
Adjustable ergonomic
backrest: Combines
adjustable back support
and structural rigidity.
Seat pad: Tucks under the
shock cord in the floorboard.
Deck straps: Stores
extra gear on the
kayak deck.
Spare parts: Extra
hardware for repairs or
replacements.
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Parts: loose components
2
2 SEAM
CHANNELS
1
SHOULDER
STRAP
3
STERN
BULKHEAD
2 DECK
STRAPS
64
BACKREST
5
SEAT PAD
SPARE
PARTS
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Step 2: Open and unfold the box
Open ratchet buckles
on either side of box, by
squeezing box together
slightly, then lifting up on
Y-shaped lever to release
strap.
Hold the two folds at the
orange stickers. Pull apart
as indicated in the illustration (at left) to open.
Push the ends apart to
extend the box into a long
sheet. Pop the hull flat
with your hands as you
extend it.
A
B
C
B
C
C
NOTE: Removable
orange stickers will
help guide you through
your first assembly.
A
The buckles that close the side of the kayak box become the deck buckles closest to the
cockpit on the kayak. They rotate into two different positions, and have two different straps.
In this step you will open the buckles and release the short strap, then open the box.
short strap
with orange
stitching
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Fairings: These seal the
boat at the bow and stern,
and include handles for
carrying the kayak.
Ratchet buckles: Eight
ratchet buckles close the
deck tightly and easily.
Bow (front) bulkhead:
Like the loose stern
bulkhead, this provides
structural rigidity.
Adjustable footrest:
Keeps your legs in a
comfortable position and
gives you greater control
of the kayak.
Bulkhead hook:
This helps the footrest
pack more neatly when
the kayak folds into
the box.
Coaming: The rim around
the cockpit can hold
a standard spray skirt
(size: medium) if desired.
Deck hatch: For keeping
things close at hand.
Simply turn the hatch
cover to open or
close it.
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Parts: hull/deck
The box becomes the hull and deck of the kayak. Several key parts are permanently
attached to the hull/deck. The bow (front) and stern (back) of the Oru Kayak are
different, so pay attention to orientation throughout the assembly process.
BOW
(front)
STERN
(back)
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