Aire Boat Owner's Manual - page 4
the other side of the seat. This strap will help in righting the kayak in the case of a
capsize as well as providing additional support for the seat back.
If using the inflatable seat, it is positioned correctly when the seat valves are
positioned at the top. To inflate the kayak seat, twist the blue valve counterclockwise
to open. Inflation can be done by pump or mouth.
SEA TIGER RUDDER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The SEA TIGER is shipped with the cable and foot control rails assembled and
installed along the tubes of the boat. The foot pegs will be in the rudder storage bag.
Take out the rudder assembly from its bag. Remove the split ring from the
bottom of the gudgeon pin and drop the gudgeon pin through the two stainless steel
brackets at the stern or rear of the Sea Tiger. Replace the split ring. Using a straight
blade screwdriver, attach the looped cable ends to the shackles on both sides of the
rudder assembly. The deployment cord should be in the grooves of the pulley wheel.
The bungee cord that is used for the retractable rudder can be clipped onto a side D-
ring or a cargo loop on the desired side of the boat.
KAYAK ACCESSORIES
THIGH STRAPS
Thigh straps are offered as an accessory for your AIRE kayak. They are to be
used only for additional bracing inside the kayak,
NEVER AS A SEAT BELT OR A
RESTRAINING DEVICE!
There is a left and right thigh strap. The widest part of the
thigh strap should be nearest the torso and the narrow part should be nearest the
shin. The straps are easily installed when the boat is off air. After determining your
kayak seat location, find cargo loops (located at the floor level on both sides of the
floor pocket) that will accommodate the thigh straps. Lace in the thigh straps. The
thigh straps need to be positioned so that the full length of the strap is utilized. If the
strap is too loose, it will not benefit the paddler. The side release buckle allows for
cinching the thigh strap snug, as well as disengagement when needed.
KAYAK CARGO HOLD
Your kayak can be outfitted with quick access
Cargo Holds.
These zippered
bags are tapered to fit in the bow or stern of your boat. The cargo holds are ideal for
the items that you want accessible, but contained, like water bottles and sunscreen.
They are attached to the cargo loops with quick release buckles for ease of taking the
bag with you. Three sizes are available. Small is 18” Long x 14” Wide, Medium is 32”L
x 14”W, and the Large is 40”L x 14”W.
FOAM FOOT BRACE
The foam foot brace is an option to give the paddler additional bracing. It is a
trapezoidal piece of 2" ethafoam (same as foam floor) that is wedged into the bow. It
is shipped oversized so that it can be cut to custom fit any paddler. The foot brace
should be installed when the boat is off air so that it is locked into place when the
tubes are inflated.
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