Summary of aironaut
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Aironaut inflatable kayak made by.
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Aironaut by feathercraft made in canada. Paddled world wide. The pump can both inflate and deflate. Green tape indicates inflation connection..
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Unfold the kayak and take the pump out of the small black bag. Install the skeg. It is black and “u” shaped. Push the skeg under the strap welded at the stern of the hull. It is easier to install if the skeg is wet. There are three separate main air chambers: two side panels and one hull panel. Each...
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To inflate • there is a yellow “poppit” in the boat valve. • to deflate the kayak push the poppit down and turn clockwise. • to inflate the kayak, rotate it counter-clockwise and release. It will pop up. Make sure that the poppit is in the “up” position. • remove the short black hose from the pump f...
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Install rim inserts slide the two white plastic inserts into pockets on the underside of the coaming. Inflate seat bottom and seat back • push the short black filler hose into the pump fill adaptor. • open the twist valve by turning counter-clockwise. • push the filler hose over the valve and pump. ...
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Made from high-quality coated nylon, the sea sock is a great safety item. The top of the sock fits tightly around the cockpit coaming rim. Contoured to fit along the seatback and bottom, the “foot” is loose through the cockpit, creating a “pod”. The paddler then sits in the sock. Legs and feet are n...
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Folding & rolling the kayak skin a. Fold skin at edge of bow rim. (this rim section is not removed) remove the skeg. Remove the rim inserts. Open the seat valves. Open the boat valves, pushing in the yellow poppit and turning clockwise. B. Flatten out skin along fold. C. Twist bow & stern ends to be...
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1. Light & compact, the inflatable paddle float tucks under a panel attached to the stern deck. 2. Slide the paddle into the pocket of the float, clip on to the paddle shaft, and inflate with a few breaths of air. Inflatable paddle float rescue with the aironaut.
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3. Slide the opposite blade under the stern deck panel. Use the paddle and float as a platform to lever yourself on to the kayak, keeping your center of gravity low. 4. Twist & turn as you re-enter the cockpit. Pump out any water within the sock. 5. Remove paddle float. Paddle on..
Page 10: Precaution:
The fabric used to make the aironaut is a robust urethane fabric and is very abrasion resistant. However, care must be taken when approaching and launching from sharp and jagged shores. Precaution: using the sea sock at all times will greatly inhibit water from entering the boat. If water does flood...
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Your dealer may also have a boat valve wrench. This fits onto the valve and is used to twist the top off. To open and remove boat valve the boat valve is a two section twist valve. The inner section can be felt through the kayak fabric. Feeling through the kayak skin, hold the inner part with one ha...
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Hang the skin to completely drain water from the air panel. “swish” the skin around to be sure all water is drained. Allow the kayak skin to dry completely. Replace the two part boat valve, securing tightly. Draining water from an air chamber drain water from boat valve opening.
Page 13: Care & Repair
Care & repair field repairs this repair takes approximately 20 minutes. The patch may last many years. However, with some effort it can be peeled off and replaced. The glue provided is toxic to breathe and inflammable. Use in a well- ventilated place. • lightly sand the area to be patched. Marking a...
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Allowing the skin to dry the skin can be transported wet for a couple of days, but should be allowed to completely dry before storing. Failure to dry the skin can cause coating failures. Seasock we strongly recommend using the seasock. It prevents flooding in the event of a capsize. It also keeps wa...
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Safety & education. Please read carefully! Kayaking can be hazardous and can involve the risk of serious injury or death. Kayakers are responsible for obtaining appropriate instruction in paddling skills, equipment safety, water safety, rescue and first aid. It is strongly recommended that you obtai...
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Personal flotation device and helmet the wearing of an approved pfd is highly recommended for all kayakers, even those who are strong swimmers. A helmet should be worn for whitewater or surf zone paddling. Safety equipment the safety equipment you will carry in and on your kayak will vary with the n...