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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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
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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

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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.
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