Native Watercraft Ultimate FX 15 User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
Get to know your kayak

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 Seat Adjustment
 Foot Rest Adjustment
 Trimming Your Kayak
 Groove Track
 Anchor Trolley
 Draining
 Convert Tandem to Solo
 Cleaning and Storage
 Warranty/Registration

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NOTE: The front seat base in the tandem does not adjust.
Knobs should not be removed unless converting to solo!
Loosening both knobs 4 turns
each will allow the seat to
slide freely forward and back.
The seat will adjust while
seated.
Locate Adjustment Knobs, for the
Stern or Solo seat.
Both seat bases are designed with a high/low seat feature.
Try the low position while paddling and the high position
while fishing.
NOTE: The higher position will be less stable.
High Low

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To adjust the foot rests
to your desired length,
simply grab firmly on
the push/pull rod, and
pull to bring closer to
you or push to get a
further distance.
All Ultimate FX models are equipped with the Easy Foot rest
system. Your FX15 is equipped with either 2 or 4 depending
on if it is a solo or tandem.
NOTE: This procedure can be done on or off of the water.
It is best done after the seat is adjusted (pg.2) and the boat
is trimmed properly (pg.5).
(Back (Tandem) or Solo paddler)
(Front (Tandem) Paddler)
To remove the foot
rests completely, pull it
toward you and out of
the rail.
NOTE: The foot rests
cannot be removed by
pushing forward.

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Tandem
Your trim in the tandem will vary depending on the
weight of the front paddler. The back seat may need
to be adjusted accordingly (pg.2).
When “trimming” your kayak you are distributing the load so
that it is balanced in the water. A level waterline or a waterline
with the nose slightly higher is ideal.
Solo
Your trim in the solo will vary depending on load
distribution.

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Below are just a few accessories offered for the Groove Track system.
Call or visit your local dealer for more info.
The Groove Track is our exclusive accessory attachment
system. Components such as rod holders and depth finders
slide on-off to meet your needs. You can lock them down
anywhere along the rail system, loosen and move them
easily.
Cam-Lok Paddle Holders
Scotty Gearhead
Groove Adapter Slugs Kit

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Every FX15 is outfitted with 2 Tight Line Anchor
Trolley Systems. The system uses two pulleys and a
bungee provides constant tension. Adjusting the rope
allows you to change the direction you are facing
without needing to reposition your anchor.
Anchor (sold separately)
rope should pass through
large ring and be tied
when desired depth is
reached in the water.
Example of how the system is used.

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All Ultimate FX’s are equipped with a large drain
hole located at the front of the boat. This is
plugged with our Super Seal Plug which creates a
high pressure seal to keep water from entering.
When draining an Ultimate FX, remove the Super
Seal Plug, lift up on the back and allow water to go
to the front. Once the water is in the front, slowly
roll the kayak upside down, keep the back raised to
allow water to drain.

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To begin drop the seat in the low position, then push the seat as
far to one side of the seat base as possible. Then lift the opposite
side of the seat up and slide it out of the base and boat. To
remove the seat base, first unscrew the 2 adjustment knobs
completely and slide the seat back until it stops. Then find the
pull straps located on the opposite side of the base from you
(pictured below). Grab the strap through the finger loop and pull
slightly up and toward the middle of the boat. You will need to
use some force to pop the seat base out from under the gunnel of
the boat. Once it pops the base will lift out easily.
Your Ultimate FX 15 can easily be converted from a
tandem kayak to a solo kayak in a few simple steps.
1. Remove Foot Rests and set aside (reference pg. 4)
2. Remove Thwart and set aside
3. Remove Front Seat and Seat Base
This is done by removing 2
wings nuts (one on each side
of the thwart) located under
the rails. Then lift up on the
thwart.
NOTE: Only tool needed is a Flathead Screwdriver!

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Location
4. Remove 4 Black Buttons
5. Remove Rear Seat Knobs and Slide Seat Base Forward
to Solo Position
NOTE: In this step you will need your flathead screwdriver.
Use your flathead screwdriver to
pop the buttons apart.
When reattaching the seat base in the solo position,
make sure you locate the brass slider that is in the track
on the seat base. Once located, align the tapped hole
with the hole in boat and re-insert the knob.
You may want to keep these
in a safe place for later use.

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NOTE: You should re-insert the foot rest from the stern
end with the pad facing the paddler. Then slide the rest
onto the track and push the control rod forward. Refer to
page 4 for adjustment.
6. Re-insert Large Foot Rests into Center set of Foot Rails
7. Install Thwart in Solo Position
The Thwart will go in the holes you uncovered in the front
most pads. Make sure that the rod lays are facing the paddler
when you insert the thwart studs into the holes. Be very careful
not to damage pads! Re-install the wing nuts and hand tighten.
You are ready to paddle!
NOTE: You will need to readjust seat, foot rests, and trim.
Refer to pages 3, 4, and 5.
Accessory offered for your Solo conversion.
Call or visit your local Dealer for details.
Ultimate FX Foot Pad Kit

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Your Ultimate FX 15 Solo can easily be converted
to a Tandem kayak in a few simple steps.
NOTE: For this conversion you will need to have purchased
the Ultimate FX Tandem Kit (pictured below). Without the
kit you will not be able to do the conversion. Instructions on
this conversion will also be included in the kit.
Call or visit your local Dealer for details.

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All Native Watercraft kayaks are made from the best
plastic on the market. It has the highest tensile
strength, is the most abrasion resistant, and has the
highest UV rating possible. With that being said we
still recommend following a few simple rules when
caring for your boat.
 Always store in a cool dry place, out of the elements.
 If storing on the floor, we recommend resting it on its
hull.
 When storing in racks we recommend storing it upside
down.
 You can store your boat on its side but we recommend
you occasionally shift positions to decrease the pressure
on a single spot on the boat.
Cleaning your Kayak
You can spray off your kayak with a water hose, especially
after use in saltwater. You may also use a sponge or rag
with soap. Any soap is fine. Do not use a high pressure
car wash type sprayer! You may damage the foam areas
on your kayak.
Storing your Kayak

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First Class Seat Pack Tool Holster
Rudder Kit Ultimate FX 15 Solo Hatch
Medium Fish Cooler Ultimate Smart Cart

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Please fill out and complete your registration online
at www.nativewatercraft.com. For warranty to be
valid, the original purchaser must have registered
their boat via the Native Watercraft website within
two weeks of the purchase. Warranty is only valid to
the original owner.
Thank you for purchasing a
Native Watercraft product!
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www.nativewatercraft.com
there you will find more
great kayaks and accessories
to outfit your boat! As well
as videos, photos, forums,
and more information about
kayak fishing.
See you on the water!

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