Confluence Watersports Wave Sport Owner's Manual - page 4
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Be sure to empty the kayak of all water. The kayak
may be stored on its side or in a vertical position
temporarily. Storage in these positions for an extended
period of time could cause flattening or deformation
in the side of the hull.
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In addition to emptying all water out, you should
clean the kayak by rinsing with freshwater. Store out
of direct sunlight and indoors, if possible. UV exposure
can shorten the lifespan of any kayak and can degrade
its finish. Be sure to not leave straps or ropes tightly
wound around the hull for extended periods of time as
it may cause deformation. Your kayak should be stored
hull up on parallel bars with weight supported evenly
throughout its length.
Care anD maintenanCe
Your kayak is made of durable polyethylene and can
last many years with proper care and sensible use. A
certain amount of impact and abrasion damage is to
be expected due to the nature of whitewater paddling.
If you notice excessive wear or gouging on the hull you
should consider altering your paddling technique to
prolong the life of your kayak.
Continual exposure to abrasion can roughen the hull
surface. Scratching is often cosmetic or superficial and
requires no repair.
It is important to be able to determine when damage
is cosmetic or impacts the structure of the hull.
Impacts are much more likely than scratches to result
in structural damage. Inspect your hull after suffering
a collision.
As durable as it is, polyethylene is not indestructible.
However, should the worst happen, it is repairable;
simply contact your local Wave Sport dealer.
CleaninG
Usually, a quick rinse of fresh water is all that is
necessary to keep your hull clean and functioning in
good order. This is very important after paddling in
chlorinated water or salt water. Thoroughly rinse the
kayak and remove all residue to prevent corrosion of
metal components.
Superficial scratches may occur, but can be removed
or reduced by use of a marine boat polish designed
for polyethylene hulls. Sanding or use of an abrasive
rubbing compound is not recommended.
Next to damage during use, the greatest threat to
the kayak is degradation due to UV exposure. The
kayak should be stored out of direct sunlight, as the
polyethylene will become more flexible in warm
conditions. To keep your kayak shining and minimize
the long-term degradation caused by UV exposure,
use an ultraviolet protectant such as 303 Aerospace
Protectant, available at your local Wave Sport dealer.
iF your KayaK neeDS a repair
Although it is unlikely that your kayak will need repair
during its lifetime, it is possible that a hull crack or
puncture might occur due to extreme impact or
contact with a sharp object.
If this happens do the following:
1. Contact Wave Sport or your Wave Sport dealer to
determine if the damage falls under the boat’s warranty.
2. We will need the serial number of your kayak (located
on the stern), a good description of the damage (a
photograph is very helpful), and a description of the
incident during which the damage occurred.
3. As an owner of a boat made from polyethylene
plastic, one repair option which may be available
to you is welding. Polyethylene is recyclable and
repairable, unlike many other plastics.
Incidents necessitating welding happen to less than
one percent of Wave Sport boats, but if for some reason
you should get a crack or hole in your boat, contact us
and we will send you the materials and instructions
necessary to return your boat to peak condition.
You can reach us at:
(p) 888-52-KAYAK (888-525-2925)
(f ) 888-373-1220
StoraGe
WarninG:
Avoid dragging kayak across the ground to
prolong its life and maintain its look and
performance.
hull Care
Caution:
Do not suspend your kayak by using the grab
loops at either end of the boat. This can cause
the hull to distort over time.