Kayak Innovations NATSEQ User manual

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NATSEQ - your new modular kayak
FOR A LONG SERVICE LIFE OF YOUR BOAT, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
NOTES:
NATSEQ will last longer if you wash it off with a soft cloth and lukewarm water after use. So pollution
and water particles cannot accumulate permanently. After use in salt water, all components,
especially the locking mechanisms, must be rinsed with plenty of clear tap water.
Check all screws from time to time. Make sure that the screws are always hand-tightened.
Maintenence
Cleaning and care

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• If possible, always put them together on a level surface
• Not on gravel or split to avoid inclusions
• For easier assembly raise the lower part a little - if necessary place an object underneath
(e.g. found wood or paddle shaft)
Mounting
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2.

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Dismantling
1. 2.
• If possible, always on level ground
• For easier dismantling lift the upper part a little and put an object underneath (e.g. found
wood or paddle shaft)

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Adjustable backrest
Stepless positioning of the
backrest
Adjustment of the footrests
Turn the handlebars upwards,
adjust the length and lock again
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2.
3.

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Swivel the rudder blade 90 ° to the left, insert it into the holder at the rear from above and then
turn it back to a straight position
Steering system - Mounting rudder blade
90°

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(A) Guide the control lines through the line connectors on the left and right and tighten using a
loop, (B) put the lines around the deck fittings and (C) readjust using the line tensioner
(D) Feed the pulley rope through the line connector on the control blade and fasten it with a loop
Steering system - assembly of steering and pulley ropes
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AB C D

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Controlling the rudder and changing course with the foot pedals:
• To starboard - right pedal
• To port - left pedal
The position of the pedal can be adjusted at any time and does not affect the tension in the
steering lines.
The steering blade is set down and picked up by pulling the ball handle of the pull-up cord.
Steering system - Functions
Make sure there is sufficient water depth when the rudder blade is lowered!

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Control system - dismantling for transport
• Unhook the steering lines and stow them in the cockpit
• Loosen the pulley rope and lay it on deck as shown
• Turn the rudder blade 90 ° to the left and remove it

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• Please get in and out when the
water is at least 10 cm deep
• Please no “seal launches”
or “seal landings” caused by
drifting onto and off the bank,
especially on stony banks
This way you avoid plastic
abrasion. Your boat and nature will
thank you!
MINIMUM 10 CM
Avoid damage when getting in and
out

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• Only carry NATSEQ assembled when it is empty
• For longer stretches on land, dismantle the kayak into its individual segments
Carrying the boat

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• Stow the bow turned on its side in the cockpit
• Assemble the second cockpit in opposite directions
Transport and space-saving storage
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2.

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• In general: never transport
when loaded, always tighten
the tensioning mechanism and
ensure that it is adequately
lashed to the kayak trolley
(tension belts)
• Solo: fix the cart directly
behind the cockpit hatch under
the rear section
• Tandem: store the bow in the
front cockpit, fix the car in the
middle under the front cockpit,
use the handle on the stern
Proper use of a kayak cart
TANDEM
SOLO
TANDEM
SOLO

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Your boat is ready for use
laid out in salt water. All
components are seawater proof.
For a properly function of all
components the boat need to
rinse thoroughly with fresh water
after each use.
This applies in particular to the
locking mechanism and all moving
parts.
Paddling in the sea
24/7
• Despite high-quality UV
protection, do not store the
boat outdoors permanently
• Thanks to the modular design,
it is always problem-free and
space-saving in the basement,
garage or even covered on the
balcony
Storage

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My Notes:

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