Johnson Outdoors OCEAN KAYAK TRIDENT 11 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONGRATULATIONS,
Your new Ocean Kayak®product represents the very
best quality, craftsmanship, and technical innovation
in the industry. With proper care your kayak will give
you years of paddling enjoyment. With knowledgeable
use, it offers almost limitless paddling possibilities, at
home or wherever your travels take you.
To make the most out of your new
watercraft experience, visit
OCEANKAYAK.COM
ALWAYS

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REGISTERING YOUR BOAT
To register your new kayak in our warranty database, either complete the form
included or register at oceankayak.com.
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.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
CLEANING
Your boat is designed to require minimal maintenance, and a little timely care will
ensure a lifetime of enjoyment. Whenever you wash your boat use mild soap and
water. Rinse your boat and hardware thoroughly after paddling in saltwater as well
as brackish or polluted water. A quick rinse of the moving parts of the foot braces,
rudder and skeg box keeps them clean and operating smoothly.
STORING
To ensure extra years of flexibility and bright colors, avoid storing the boat in direct
sunlight. Waxes and protectants are simply not enough, they will eventually wash
off the boat into our waterways. Keep your kayak inside or under cover to protect
from ultraviolet light. Do not cover your boat by laying a tarp directly on it as the
heat of the sun on the tarp creates an oven that can damage, distort or discolor the
hull. Simply leave an air space to allow for air circulation. If you must store your boat
outside, we recommend you tie it down. Strong winds can catch the underside, flip it
and cause damage.
Kayaks should be stored on edge, upside down, standing, or hanging horizontally.
When hanging a boat, run straps around the boat near the cockpit (the strongest
part of the boat). Hanging your kayak in slings or webbing is ideal and will prolong
the life of the boat. A word of caution - using the scupper holes may cause distortion
and hanging from the toggle handles may put undue strain on them. Storing the boat
bottom side down may also cause distortion. Kayak storage systems are available
from your dealer.
TRANSPORTING
Make sure your kayak is secure before driving. To tie your boat down, ropes work
well, but cam straps are quicker and easier. Tie down on each side of the cockpit, the
tapered shape of a kayak will prevent the boat from sliding forward and backward.
Don’t be afraid to make these straps very tight, the chances of hurting a plastic boat
are slim. We strongly recommend that a line be run from the bow and stern of all the
boats to each bumper, but don’t tighten these too much or you will bend your boat
along its length.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROPER CARE, MAINTENANCE,
AND TRANSPORTATION OF YOUR OCEAN KAYAK, VISIT
OCEANKAYAK.COM
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GENERAL SAFETY
Paddling enables people of all ages and abilities to experience nature with unrivaled
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.
Observe the following safety standards whenever using this product.
• Always wear a nationally-approved, appropriately rated and sized personal
floatation device (PFD).
• Check your equipment prior to each use for signs of wear or failure.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and read owner’s information
package for the proper use of product.
• Get paddlesport instruction from a licensed or certified instructor.
• Obtain certified first aid and rescue training. Be sure to carry first aid and
rescue equipment with you.
• 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.
• Wear a helmet where appropriate.
• Be aware of appropriate river water levels, tidal changes, dangerous currents
and weather changes.
• Do not paddle in flood conditions.
• Never paddle alone. Let people know where you plan to go and when you plan
to return.
• Do not use alcohol or mind altering drugs prior to using this product.
• 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.
• If additional outfitting is added to this craft, use manufacturer’s approved
materials only; do not impair entry or exit access.
• The user of this product acknowledges both an understanding
and an assumption of the risk involved in paddlesports.
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FOLD HERE
651 Corporate Circle, Ste 204
Golden, CO 80401
Please send products and other
correspondence to:
Ocean Kayak
125 Gilman Falls Ave. Bldg B
Old Town, ME 04468
Postage
Required Post
Office will not
deliver without
proper postage.

MARITAL STATUS
SingleMarried/Partnered
GENDER
MaleFemale
DATE OF PURCHASE
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PRODUCT PURCHASED
SERIAL NUMBER
NAME OF STORE WHERE PURCHASED
PURCHASE PRICE (EXCLUDING TAX)
$.00
How did you locate this ocean kayak dealer/
retailer?
Check any that apply
Dealer/retailer ad
Factory referral
Friend’s recommendation
Internet/website
Newspaper/magazine ad
Previous experience with dealer/retailer
Yellow pages
Ocean Kayak dealer listing
Other
Which of the following best describes this
purchase?
First of this style of product ever owned
An addition to another brand currently owned
An addition to a currently owned
Ocean Kayak product
A replacement of another brand
A replacement of a previously owned
Ocean Kayak product
What are the most important features influencing
the purchase of your ocean kayak product?
Check any that apply
Warranty
Style/appearance/design
Value for price
Quality
Ease of use
Size and weight
Color
Inexpensive to own and operate
Other:
What are the most important factors influencing
the purchase of your Ocean Kayak product?
Check up to 5
Ad — Print
Ad — TV
Article in magazine/newspaper/internet
Boat show/consumer show
Brand name
Brand website
Catalog — Brand
Catalog — Store
Endorsement of celebrity/pro/instructor
Direct mail/email promotion
Internet
On sale/sale price
Prior experience with brand
Product promotion/rebate
Product quality
Received as gift
Salesperson recommendation
Saw product in use/demonstration
Special features of product
Store ad/flier
Store display
Tournament
Value for price
Warranty
Other:
FIRST NAME M.I. LAST NAME
NUMBER AND STREET ADDRESS APT. #
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
EMAIL
PHONE NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH
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IMPORTANT
Please complete and return within the next
10 days or register online at oceankayak.com.
9991121013

What is the total number of children in the
household under the age of 18?
What is the total number of adults in the household?
What is your employment status?
Employed full-time, 35 or more hours per week
Employed part-time, 35 or less hours per week
Self-employed
Unemployed
Retired
Student (full or part time)
Military
Level of education: Check highest level completed
High school
Some college or trade school
Completed college
Graduate school
Which group describes your annual household
income?
Under $25,000
$25,000–$49,999
$50,000–$74,999
$75,000–$99,999
$100,000–$149,999
$150,000–$199,999
$200,000–$499,999
Over $500,000
Prefer not to answer
What other brands did you seriously consider
before making this purchase? Check any that apply
Aquabound
Astral
Bell
Bending Branches
Carlisle
Coleman
Current Designs
Dagger
Dimension
Eddyline
Emotion Kayaks
Extrasport
Feathercraft
Force 6
Future Beach
Grumman
Harmony
Heritage
Hobie
Immersion Research
Impex
Kokatat
Liquid Logic
Mad River
Malibu Kayaks
MTI
Necky Kayaks
Nigel Dennis
Northwest
NRS
Ocean Kayak
Old Town
Pelican
Perception
Prijon
Rogue River
Sawyer
Seaward
Snap Dragon
Sterns
Stohlquist
Valley
Voyager
Wenonah
Werner
Wilderness Systems
Other:
Did not consider
other brands
Where do you intend to primarily use this product?
Check one
Inland Lake — Gas restricted
Inland Lake — Non-restricted
Man-made neighborhood lake or pond
Ocean bay or other saltwater
River or stream
Do you own waterfront property? Check one
Yes, as primary residence
Yes, as secondary residence or vacation home
No
Which of the following products do you currently
own or plan to buy in the next 12 months?
Check any that apply
Own Plan to buy
 Backpack/daypack/travel pack
 Sleeping bag
 Family tent
 Backpack tent
 Backyard shelter/screen house
 Hydration system
 Compass
 Other camping equipment
(stoves, cookware, LED lights)
 GPS
 Battery charger
 Boat — Deck/pontoon
 Boat — Fishing
 Boat — Runabout/recreational
 Downrigger
 Electric trolling motor
 Electronic anchor winch
 Fish finder
 Ice fishing flasher
 Trim tabs/trim-n-troll
 Kayak
 Canoe
 Paddlesports accessories
(paddles, PFDs, apparel, gear)
 Transportation racks or systems
 Scuba mask

Scuba fins
 Scuba regulator
 Buoyancy compensator
 Drive computer
 Scuba dry suit/scuba wetsuit
 Snorkel equipment
Who will likely be the primary user(s) of this boat?
Male head of household
Female head of household
Female children
Male children

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
Register your product for:
RECALL NOTIFICATIONS
We connect our customers in case of recall.
OWNER VERIFICATIONS
Registration can serve as verifications of your
ownership in the event of product theft or loss.
EFFICIENT SERVICE
Completing this card will help you obtain more
efficient warranty service in case there is a
problem with your product.
REGISTER ONLINE AT: OCEANKAYAK.COM
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Which of the following sport/recreation/fitness activities do you participate in? Check any that apply
Backpacking overnight — More than ¼ mile from
vehicle/home
Camping — Recreational vehicle
Camping — Tent
Canoeing
Climbing — Any type
Cycling
Freshwater fishing — Inland
Freshwater fishing — Great lakes
Group exercising/fitness training
Hiking — Day
Kayak fishing
Kayaking — Recreational
Kayaking — Sea/touring
Kayaking — Whitewater
Running/jogging
Saltwater fishing — In-shore/near shore
Saltwater fishing — Off-shore
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Snow sports — Skiing/snowboarding/snowmobiling
Team sports (e.g. soccer)
Triathlon/duathlon
Watersports — Wakeboarding/waterskiing/sailing
Walking for fitness
Weight training/strength training
None of the above
Thank you for taking the time to complete this information.
No, I do not want to participate in future research studies
Yes! Please send me information on Ocean Kayak products and special events.
Your information will remain confidential.
Failure to return this card will not diminish your warranty rights. Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved. Seal with tape.
Do not staple.
3040121012
07.2633.0000 (REV. 07/20)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WATERCRAFT
The hull and deck of any Ocean Kayak
watercraft are covered for the lifetime
of the boat from the consumer’s original
purchase date.
ACCESSORIES
(Including Paddles & Life Jackets)
Warranty coverage is (1) one year from
consumer’s original purchase date.
BLEMS AND RENTALS
Blemished boats or those marked as
BLEMs, the hull and deck are covered (5)
five years from the consumer’s original
purchase date.
For standard watercraft used for rental,
demonstration, resort or outfitter
purposes the warranty is for (90) ninety
days from date of delivery by the dealer
to the consumer.
For watercraft built as special
“outfitter grade” boats used for rental,
demonstration, resort or outfitter
purposes, the hull and deck are covered
for (1) one year from date of delivery.
THE FINE PRINT
TO WHOM DOES THIS WARRANTY
APPLY?
JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. extends the
following limited warranty to the original
retail consumer only (“Consumer”).
WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?
This warranty covers material defects
in workmanship and materials in your
new Johnson Outdoors Watercraft
purchase.
HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST?
The hull and deck of any Ocean Kayak
products are covered the lifetime of
the boat from the Consumer’s original
purchase date. For blemished boats or
those marked as BLEMS, the hull and
deck are covered (5) five years from
Consumer’s original purchase date.
For standard boats used for rental,
demonstration, resort or outfitter
purposes the warranty is 90 days from
date of delivery by the dealer to the
Consumer. For boats built as special
“outfitter grade” boats used for rental,
demonstration, resort or outfitter
purposes, the hull and deck are covered
(1) one year from date of delivery. For
accessories, the warranty coverage is
(1) one year from Consumer’s original
purchase date.
WHAT WILL JOHNSON OUTDOORS DO?
For complete warranty details, to
provide notice of a warranty claim, or
to request warranty service, contact
Johnson Outdoors Inc. at 800-343-1555.
Alternatively, you can contact Johnson
Outdoors Inc. at 125 Gilman Falls
Ave. Bldg.B, Old Town, ME 04468.
As the sole and exclusive obligation
under this warranty of Johnson
Outdoors Inc. and its affiliates
(referred to in this limited warranty
together as “Johnson Outdoors”),
and as Consumer’s sole and exclusive
remedy, upon prompt written notice
from Consumer of breach of this
limited warranty during the relevant
warranty period, Johnson Outdoors
will either, at Johnson Outdoors’
option, (a) repair (by the dealer) or
replace the defective product, or (b)
refund the purchase price paid by
Consumer if an inspection by Johnson
Outdoors discloses material defects in
workmanship or material covered by
this warranty.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Consumer must mail the completed
warranty.
2. If you have a warranty claim, call our
Customer Service Department at the
number indicated above.
• Be prepared to provide the
following information: Proof of
purchase, date and place of
purchase and original purchase
price.
• Boat serial number (engraved on
starboard bow and stern), model,
color and hatch configuration.
• Consumer name, address and
phone number.
• Detailed description of the
problem.
3. Johnson Outdoors strives to give
warranty claims top priority to
ensure timely processing and
resolution. We may ask you to
contact your original dealer and/or
send us the defective product at our
cost. If the product is to be returned
to the factory, our Customer Service
Department will issue a return
authorization number.
• Affix this number to the product
along with your dealer name and
contact person.
• Do not return any product to
the factory without a return
authorization number.
• Return products in the original
packing material or equivalent.
Include a note of explanation
inside the package regarding the
reason for the return, contact
information and desired action.
4. Warranty on a replacement boat is
void until Johnson Outdoors receives
from the dealer the serial number
cut outs from the defective boat. The
warranty period for a repair, and
the related product, shall be only
the remaining portion of the original
warranty period applicable to such
product.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER
There is NO WARRANTY, and no portion
of warranty expense will be reimbursed
when:
• Product has ever been used for
commercial use (except for Ocean
Kayak rental/demonstration/resort/
outfitter — for the time frame outlined
under “How Long Coverage Lasts”).
• Product is determined by Johnson
Outdoors to have been subjected to
unusual or abnormal use, misuse,
abuse, negligence, accidents, normal
wear and tear, damage due to
environmental or natural elements,
failure to follow Johnson Outdoors’
instructions, unauthorized repair,
incorrectly performed maintenance
or repair, improper installation, or
storage.
• Product is determined to have been
used for any activity other than an
activity that is customary for this
type of product.
• Claim is made by any party other
than the original purchaser of a
product.
• Product was damaged while in
possession of freight carrier, dealer,
Consumer or any party other than
Johnson Outdoors.
• Product was modified.
LIMITED WARRANTY (CONT.)
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• Product was not manufactured by
Johnson Outdoors.
• Product was manufactured to
Consumer’s, dealer’s or other third
party’s specifications.
• Product has not been registered and
completed warranty registration form
has not been returned to Johnson
Outdoors in the time period required.
In order for this warranty to apply,
Consumer must retain and provide to
Johnson Outdoors receipts showing
date of product purchase and
documented proper maintenance.
Any oral or written description of the
products is for the sole purpose of
identifying the products and shall not
be construed as express warranty.
Prior to using the products, Consumer
shall determine the suitability of the
products for the intended use and
Consumer assumes all risk and liability
in connection therewith.
JOHNSON OUTDOORS SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE TO CONSUMER, OR TO ANYONE
CLAIMING UNDER CONSUMER, FOR ANY
OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO;
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ARISING
OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
TORT OR ANY THEORY OF STRICT
LIABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCTS OR JOHNSON OUTDOORS’
ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR OTHERWISE.
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES DESCRIBED
HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS,
ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED
AND SHALL NOT APPLY. FOR CONSUMER
PRODUCTS, WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY
LAW, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE PERIOD
OF THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE FOR
THE RELEVANT PRODUCT. Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
Any assistance Johnson Outdoors
provides to or procures for Consumer
outside the terms, limitations or
exclusions of this warranty will not
constitute a waiver of the terms,
limitations or exclusions of this limited
warranty, nor will such assistance
extend or revive the warranty. Johnson
Outdoors will not reimburse Consumer
for any expenses incurred by Consumer
in repairing, correcting or replacing
any defective products, except those
incurred with Johnson Outdoors’ prior
written permission.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES
IN NO EVENT SHALL JOHNSON
OUTDOORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
COMPENSATORY, PUNITIVE,
CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES. JOHNSON OUTDOORS’
AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO
A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED
TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO CONSUMER’S
ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR
THAT DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental and consequential damages so
the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY?
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. It is
the express wish of the parties that this
Agreement and any related documents
be drafted in English.
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LIFETIME HULL
WARRANTY
The hull and deck of your Ocean Kayak is covered for
the lifetime of the boat from your original purchase
date. Here are some important things to remember
about our warranty:
• Warranty applies only to the original owner.
• For blemished boats (BLEMS), the hull and deck
are covered five years from consumer’s original
purchase date.
• For standard boats used for rental,
demonstration, resort or outfitter purposes the
warranty is 90 days from date of delivery by the
dealer to the consumer.
• Outfitter grade boats used for rental,
demonstration, resort or outfitter purposes, the
hull and deck are covered one year from date of
delivery.
• For accessories, the warranty coverage is one
year from consumer’s original purchase date.
For complete warranty details; register your Ocean
Kayak; or request warranty service, visit us online or
contact the team at 800-8-KAYAKS.
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125 Gilman Falls Ave, Bldg B
Old Town, Maine 04468
800-8-KAYAKS | OCEANKAYAK.COM

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MANUFACTURER’S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN TO A BOAT
The undersigned corporation hereby certifies that the new boat described below, the property
and said corporation, has been transferred this day of ,
year , on invoice # to
whose address is
Type of boat: |Kayak |Canoe Model:
Serial number:
[AFFIX LABEL HERE]
The corporation further certifies that this was the first transfer of such new boat in ordinary
trade and commerce.
By , Group Vice President — Watercraft
(Authorized Signature) (Title of Position)
FIRST ASSIGNMENT
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby transfers this Statement of Origin and the boat
described therein to
address
and certifies that the boat is new and has not been registered in this or any other
state; the undersigned also warrants the title of said boat at the time of delivery, subject to the
liens and encumbrances, if any, as set out below:
AMOUNT OF LIEN: DATE: TO WHOM DUE: ADDRESS:
NOTARY STATEMENT
Before me personally appeared who by me
being duly sworn upon oath says that the statements set forth above are true and correct.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 2 .
, Notary Public Date Commission Expires:
(Signature)
125 Gilman Falls Ave, Bldg. B, Old Town, Maine 04468 USA
800-8-KAYAKS • Fax [phone]
oceankayak.com • [e-mail]
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a recreational marine vessel can expose you to
chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, service your vessel in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing this vessel. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine.