Outcast Sporting Gear OSG striker User manual

OSG STRIKER OWNER’S MANUAL
ALWAYS WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED FLOTATION DEVICE
WHEN OPERATING THE OSG STRIKER.
Know the limits of your abilities and the limits of your equipment.
Changes in air temperature and elevation may cause the air inside the OSG
Striker to expand which could cause a tube to burst. Always release some air
when these conditions occur.
Never leave your boat sitting in direct sunlight when it is out of the water.
This owner’s manual will help you with initial set-up of your new raft, provide basic safety information and
maintenance tips, and cover simple field repair.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN,
Check for damaged or missing parts.
1 - OSG Striker with inflatable lean bar 2 - Seat bottoms 2 - Seat backs 1 - Seat swivel 2 - Seat mounts 4 - Straight seat bars
4 - Bent seat bars 2 - Oar stands 2 - Oar blades 2 - Oar handles
Phillips screwdriver
Inflation Pump
2 - Oar stops4 - L-pins
with split-rings
2 - Oar locks
with split-rings
Seat swivel mounting hardware pack
4 - bolts
4 - Locking washers
4 - Washers
Repair kit
1 - Gray PVC
1 - Green PVC
1 - Urethane coated nylon
2 - Urethane
2 - Prep pads
3 - Type A tear-aid
1 - Vinyl valve adapter
1 - Summit 2 valve adapter
1 - Sandpaper
1 - Summit 2 valve wrench
Items needed for assembly (NOT included)
Front seat mounting hardware pack
4 - Bolts
4 - Washers
4 - Locking Washers
4 - Seat knobs
Rower’s seat mounting hardware pack
4 - Wing bolts
4 - Locking washers
4 - Washers
Flathead screwdriver
Wrench

Items needed:
2 - Seat bottoms
2 - Seat backs
1. Attach the seat backs to the seat bottoms with the seat hinge pins.
2. Tighten the hinge pins with a flathead screwdriver.
1. Place the assembled seat onto the seat mount.
2. Place the locking washer and the washer onto the wing bolts.
3. Insert the wing bolts with washer into the seat.
4. You can loosen the wing bolts at anytime to adjust the seat position.
5. Tighten the wing bolts.
Step 1: Seat Assembly
Step 2: Attach Rower’s Seat to Seat Mount
Items needed:
Flathead screwdriver
1 - Assembled seat
Rower’s seat mounting
hardware pack
1 - Seat mount

Items needed:
1. Place the flat side of the seat swivel onto the seat and align the holes.
2. Place the locking washer and the washer onto the bolts.
3. Insert the bolts with washer through the seat swivel into the seat.
4. Tighten the bolts with the wrench.
Items needed:
1. Place the assembled seat with swivel onto the seat mount.
2. Drop the bolt down through the seat swivel.
3. Slide the washer and the locking washer onto the bolts.
4. Screw on the seat knobs.
5. You can loosen the seat knobs at anytime to adjust the seat position.
6. Tighten the seat knobs.
Step 3: Attach the Seat Swivel to the Front Seat
Step 4: Attach the Seat with Swivel to the Seat Mount
1 - Assembled seat
Seat swivel mounting
hardware pack
Front seat mounting
hardware pack
Wrench
1 - Assembled seat
with swivel
1 - Seat mount

Items needed:
Items needed:
Items needed:
1. Slide the straight seat bars onto the seat mount.
2. This is a slip fit, no tool required.
1. Slide the bent seat bars onto the seat mount.
2. This is a slip fit, no tool required.
1. Insert the rower’s frame into the frame pockets in the back of the Striker.
2. Insert the front frame into the frame pockets in the front.
3. (NOTE: the frame will lock into place when the Striker is inflated)
Step 5: Assemble the Rower’s Frame
Step 5: Assemble the Front Frame
Step 6: Install the Frame into the Striker
4 - Straight seat bars
4 - Bent seat bars
Striker
Rower’s frame
Front frame
1 - Assembled seat
with seat mount
1 - Assembled seat
with swivel and
seat mount

Items needed:
Items needed:
4 - L-pins
with split-rings
1. Insert the oar stands in between the knuckles.
2. Lock into place with the L-pins.
3. Secure the L-pins with the split-rings.
4. (NOTE: the knuckles can be moved forward to fine tune the position of the oars for the best fit.)
1. Remove the dust caps from the valves
2. Push and turn the valve stem 1/4 turn. This positions the valve stem in the up or closed
position. Having the valve stem in the closed position allows air to be pumped into the rafts
and will prevent air from escaping out.
3. Connect the vinyl tube adapter to the pump hose.
4. Connect the Summit 2 valve adapter to the vinyl tube.
5. Insert the Summit 2 valve adapter into the valve and turn it to lock it into place.
6. Inflate the raft collar, floor, and lean bar to soft pressure.
7. Inflate the raft collar, floor, and lean bar to full pressure, about 2.5 psi. A good rule for
estimating the proper pressure is to push with your thumb at the center of the tube, when you
can depress about 1/2” from the top surface of the tube, it will be close to 2.5 psi.
8. Place dust caps on the valves.
Changes in air temperature and elevation could cause the air inside the raft to expand
which could cause damage to the AIREcells.
Never leave your fully inflated raft sitting in direct sun light out of the water.
Always release some air when these conditions occur.
Step 7: Install the Oar Stands
Step 8: Inflate the Striker
Striker with frames
Striker with frames
Vinyl tube valve adapter
Summit 2 valve adapter
Hand, foot or electric pump
designed for inflatable boats
2 - Oar Stands

Items needed:
2 - Oar blades
2 - Oar handles
2 - Oar stops
2 - Oar locks
with split-rings
Phillips screwdriver
1. Slide the oar locks into the oar stands and secure into place with the o-rings.
2. Snap the oar blades and the oar handles together.
3. Slide the oar stops onto the oar sleeves.
4. Sit in the rower’s seat and slide the oar into the oar locks. Determine the most comfortable fit
for the oars and secure the oar stops into place by tightening them to the oar sleeve with the
Phillips screwdriver.
5. Go fishing.
Push down and turn the valve stem 1/4 turn. This positions the valve
stem in the down or open position. Having the valve stem in the open
position allows air to escape from the raft.
Deflation
Step 9: Assemble the Oars
Inflated Striker

The Striker can be rowed solo. Position the rower’s frame backwards in the front frame sleeves. Adjust the seat and move the
oar stands to your preferred position. This solo position keeps the boat balanced on the water.
Short Term Storage - Allow to air dry, deflate and roll loosely.
Long Term Storage - Store your boat dry and clean. After use, rinse off all debris and allow the boat to air dry on soft pressure
and out of direct sunlight. Residual water inside the bladders/AIREcells will not damage the boat. Store the boat in a cool,
dry place out of sunlight and away from exhaust fumes. If you store your boat inflated you should be able to pinch an inch of
material.
To avoid excessive wear and extend the life of this craft we recommend transporting it assembled on a trailer or deflated in a
raft bag. Do not load other equipment, particularly heavy or sharp objects, on top of the Striker. If you transport your boat in an
open truck bed please make sure all sharp objects are removed. More boats are damaged in transport than on the water.
Valve caps should always be in place whenever transporting an inflated boat.
Scan QR code for raft cleaning video
Your inflatable boat is constructed with high quality materials and superior workmanship however, as with all outdoor
equipment proper cleaning and maintenance will extend the use of the product and allow it to perform better. Most damaging to
your inflatable boat are extended UV exposure, insect repellents, mold and mildew.
To keep your boat performing at its best, please following these simple instructions.
• Do not set your boat on sharp objects.
• Do not over inflate your boat.
• Keep the zippers clean.
• Clean the boat with soap and water.
• Allow the boat to dry before rolling.
Solo Use Position
Storage
TransportTransport
Cleaning and Maintenance
Bow
Stern

This boat contains a starter repair kit that includes equipment for basic repair. Here is a list of items (not included) which you
should strongly consider keeping with your repair kit at all times.
• *1/4 pint Stabond 2-part adhesive
• Scissors or knife
• Small paintbrush
• Roller
• Rag
• Duct tape
• Old toothbrush
• Popsicle stick
• Standard Screwdriver
• Extra AIREcell is the ultimate extended trip repair item
(*It’s recommended to replace the glue every year or after use.)
Items Needed:
Rag
Type A adhesive patch
Alcohol prep pad
Tear Aid instruction sheet
1. For most repairs, the airecell does not need to be removed completely.
2. Locate the hole in the boat and access that area of the airecell and outer skin by opening the zipper.
3. Using a rag, dry the area to be worked on.
4. Clean the area with alcohol prep pad and let the area air dry.
5. Peel backing paper off Type A adhesive patch and apply patch over punctured area. (See Tear Aid instruction sheet for more
details.)
6. Press and rub patch so that the patch seals completely, without bubbles.
Valve does not retain air when pump is removed.
• Clear any debris that might be preventing the valve from sealing. This can be accomplished by either pumping
quick bursts of air into the valve or removing the core valve assembly and cleaning the valve with a cotton swab and
denatured alcohol.
• Tighten valve if necessary.
Raft becomes soft after the inflation process.
• Determine which air chamber is soft. Make sure the valve is functioning correctly, with no signs of leaking.
• Find the hole in the AIREcell and patch with the Tear Aid patch.
Zipper is difficult to operate.
• Use a combination of soap, water and an old toothbrush to clean the zipper.
Tear Aid patch does not stick to the AIREcell.
• Make sure the area to be patched is dry and clean. Use the alcohol pads to prep the area.
Basic Troubleshooting
Recommended Items for Repair Kit
Type A Adhesive Patch Repair

Items Needed:
Scissors or knife
Standard screwdriver
Roller
Stabond 2-part adhesive
For most repairs, the airecell does not need to be removed completely. When patching the AIREcell, apply the patch to the
outside of the airecell. When patching the PVC shell, apply the patch on the inside of the PVC.
1. Locate the hole in the boat and access that area of the AIREcell and outer skin by opening the zipper.
2. Using a rag, dry the area to be worked on.
3. Cut a patch of fabric at least two inches large in length and width than the puncture, hole, or tear.
4. Clean the area to be patched using the alcohol prep pads.
5. Rough up both the patch and the area to be patched with the sand paper.
6. After opening the 2-part adhesive, prepare the Stabond glue by pouring the entire contents of the glass jar into the metal
can and stir using a popsicle stick.
7. Apply an even coat of glue with a small brush to both the patch and the area to be repaired and let dry completely,
approximately 10-15 minutes.
8. Apply a second coat of glue, and let dry 5 minutes or until tacky
9. Place the patch over the hole or tear, and press together
10. Using a roller or another blunt object press from the center of the patch to the edges to seal the patch to the AIREcell or
outer skin. Make sure that the patch seals completely and is without bubbles.
11. Let the glue cure at least one hour before inflating (though letting it dry overnight is best). Do not inflate to full pressure on
the same day of the repair.
Sandpaper
Popsicle stick
Small brush
PVC material
Vinyl material
Alcohol prep pads
If you have a major rip or tear in your boat that is beyond your abilities to repair, please contact Outcast at 844-556-5730 for a
Return Authorization (RA) number. Please put a brief note with your contact information and a detailed description of the repairs
necessary inside the box and ship the package to the address below with the RA number clearly written on the outside of the
box. Please ship the boat with a service that provides a tracking number.
Outcast Sporting Gear ~ 844-243-2473 ~ 2021 E Wilson Lane. Meridian, ID 83642 ~ [email protected]
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
What this Warranty Covers: The Five (5) year limited warranty covers retail purchases against manufacturing defects in
materials and workmanship. This warranty covers the tubes, D-ring patches, AIREcells, valves and zippers to be functional and
water worthy.
What this Warranty Does Not Cover: The 5 year limited warranty does not cover the frame, damage caused by normal boat use,
cosmetic wear, excessive UV damage, abnormal abuse, neglect and/or inappropriate storage. This warranty can be void if the
boat is structurally altered or used commercially.
The Period of Coverage: Your boat is covered from the original purchase date for a period of five years.
Glue Repair
Extensive Repairs
Warranty