Pakayak Bluefin 14 User manual

Owner’s Manual

Thank You!
Thank you for purchasing a Pakayak kayak. We
think you’re going to love it. Although your boat
was built so it does not need much attention, with
a little care and proper maintenance you will
enjoy your Pakayak product for many years.
REGISTER YOUR PAKAYAK KAYAK
Make sure you register your new kayak in our
warranty database within 30 days of purchase.
To do so, either complete the form included at the
end of this manual or register on our website at
www.pakayak.com/register.
Pakayak LLC
P.O. Box 130
Higganum, CT 06441
860-788-4400
[email protected]
www.pakayak.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Purchase date:
Purchase price:
Order number:
Retailer or website:
Model:
Hull Identification Number (HIN):
How to locate the HIN
The HIN is etched on the back starboard side of the boat as shown below. It starts with PAQ and is
followed by 9 characters.

SAFETY WARNING
Paddlesports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should
understand that participating in paddlesports may involve serious injury or death. Observe the
following safety standards whenever using this product.
• Get paddlesport instruction specific to this type of craft.
• Obtain certified first aid training and carry first aid and rescue equipment.
• Always wear a nationally approved personal flotation device.
• Always wear a helmet where appropriate.
• Dress appropriately for weather and water conditions.
• Check your equipment before each use for signs of wear or failure.
• Do not paddle in flood conditions.
• Be aware of appropriate river water levels, tidal and weather changes, dangerous currents.
• Scout unfamiliar waters; portage where appropriate.
• Do not exceed your paddling ability; be honest with yourself.
• Consult your physician before beginning paddlesport training.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the use of this product.
• If additional outfitting is added to this craft, use manufacturer’s approved materials only; do
not impair entry or exit access.
READ OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO USING PRODUCT.
The user of the product acknowledges both an understanding and an assumption of the risk
involved in paddlesports.
If you have any questions about this or any of our products, do not hesitate to call or email us.

General Safety
Here are some general rules to follow to ensure you have a happy and safe trek on the water.
• Wear a personal flotation device (PFD). United States Coast Guard regulations require that all
kayaks have a PFD on board. Wearing your PFD will help keep your head above water and add
insulation to your body, keeping you warmer in cold water. There are PFDs designed specifically for
paddling. Get one that fits well.
• Follow the boating rules of the area you are in.
• Check weather conditions and water temperature and be prepared for changes in weather and the
possibility of a capsize.
• Wear appropriate clothing for your climate and the weather.
• Do not exceed the weight capacity of your boat and
always check your equipment for wear and tear before
you paddle.
• Consider taking a course to learn proper paddling
techniques, water safety and basic first aid.
• Know how to re-enter your kayak in the unlikely event
that you capsize.
• Tell someone where you are going, what you will be
doing, how long you expect to be gone and how many
people are in your party.
Limited Warranty
For the original retail purchaser (“Consumer”), Pakayak LLC warrants our kayaks to be free of
manufacturing defects for 24 months for hull, clamps, and gaskets, beginning from the date of
purchase (or, from date of shipment, if you are a Kickstarter backer or pre-order customer).
This warranty is not transferable and does not apply to owner modifications.
Pakayak LLC retains the right to satisfy warranty via repair or replacement of products or of
components deemed defective. In addition, Pakayak LLC reserves the right to replace original kayaks
or equipment with comparable current products.
Registering for Warranty Service
The warranty registration form should be completed within 30 days of original purchase (or, 30 days of
receipt, if you are a Kickstarter backer or pre-order customer) to be activated. Please keep your sales receipt
for proof of purchase as it will be required for warranty service. Register at www.pakayak.com/register.
Obtaining Warranty Service
In the event of a manufacturing defect, please complete the form online at www.pakayak.com/warranty. We
will get back to you with instructions. Any defect will either be repaired or replaced, at Pakayak’s option, at
no charge to the Consumer and returned, shipping paid by Pakayak, to the Consumer within a reasonable
period of time. Consumer is responsible for delivery to Pakayak. You will receive shipping instructions when
we issue a Return Authorization Number. No boats will be accepted for warranty claims without a Return
Authorization Number.
While our products are very durable and will withstand many years of normal use, this warranty does
not cover damage from misuse or abuse, improper care, accidents, or normal wear and tear as
materials naturally break down over extended use and time. Additionally, variations in color and fading
due to exposure are not covered by warranty.

Limitations and Exclusions from the Warranty
Violations of this warranty include:
• Using your Pakayak kayak in low water where bottom surface conditions consist of sharp rocks or
other abrasive items.
• Dragging your Pakayak kayak over any dry surface.
• Using your Pakayak kayak in whitewater conditions where it comes in contact with sharp underwater
or surface objects.
• Towing your Pakayak kayak behind a mechanically powered boat.
• Shipment of your Pakayak kayak by other than a licensed carrier.
• Loading your Pakayak kayak beyond the recommended safe capacity.
• Commercial or military use.
• Failure to follow approved care and maintenance instructions (included in owner’s manual).
Exclusions:
• Kayaks designated as Prototypes.
• Kayaks sold as “demos” or in “as is” condition.
• Kayaks damaged by extreme weather or environmental conditions.
• Kayaks damaged while in possession of a freight carrier, a dealer, Consumer, or any party other
than Pakayak.
This limited warranty excludes all other warranties, expressed or implied, including implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to Pakayak kayaks. Some state,
country, or provincial laws do not allow the exclusion of certain implied warranties, so the above
exclusion may not apply to you.
This limited warranty excludes any incidental or consequential damages or expenses resulting from any
defects. Pakayak LLC’s aggregate liability shall be limited to an amount equal to Consumer’s original
purchase price paid for the defective product. Some state, country, or provincial laws do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply
to you.
To the extent any limitation or exclusion contained herein is contrary to any country, state, or provincial
law, such limitation or exclusion shall be severable and all other terms herein shall remain in full
force and effect and are valid and enforceable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights. For Consumers who are covered by state, country or provincial consumer
protection laws or regulations, the benefits from this warranty are in addition to all rights conveyed by
such consumer protection laws.
To submit a warranty request, please fill out the form on our website at www.pakayak.com/warranty.
Get To Know Your Kayak

Remove the first piece from
the bag and place it on the
towel with the instruction
label facing up. This will be
the bow tower.
1.
2. Remove the second
piece from the bag and
place on other side of the
towel with the bulkhead
facing up. This will be the
stern tower.
With the bag standing upright, unclip sides and
unzip the bag. Flip the front over to reveal the
Pakayak parts. Unfold the towel (included) and lay
on the ground. Remove the foam seat that is nestled
in the front bottom of the bag and put aside. You
will be assembling the two halves of the boat at the
same time on the towel, then you will lay them both
down and clamp the two halves together.
3.
Assembly Instructions
The pieces fit together in only one way, so it should be quite simple. Plus, you can always refer to the
Assembly Instructions sticker on the bulkhead beneath the towel.
Remove the fourth piece
from the bag and place it
on the stern tower. Open
the hatch cover, reach
inside and latch 4 clamps.
Remove bow piece from
bag and place on bow
tower (removing the black
wrap and securing it to a
strap on the bag). Reach
up inside hatch and latch
3 clamps. Replace hatch
cover.
Remove the third piece from
the bag and place it on the
bow tower. Open the hatch
cover, reach inside and latch
4 clamps.
Remove the tail piece from
bag (look inside to see
location of clamps). Place
it on stern tower. Reach up
inside the hatch and latch
3 clamps. Replace the hatch
cover.
5.
7.
4.
6.
IMPORTANT: As you remove each section, check the gaskets to ensure they are clean. Remove
any debris before assembling.
The clamps have a self-locking tab and a spring that keeps them open when not latched. If a
clamp is not latched correctly, it will spring open. Be sure the self-locking tab is engaged when
clamp it latched.

That’s it! Grab your paddle and get going!
Pak Your Bag!
When cinched down, the bag fits behind your seat so it can be taken with you while paddling. Starting at
the top, roll the bag down and fold the two sides up. Using the provided cinch strap (Kickstarter Backers,
use the backpack chest strap), loop through outside bag straps and cinch down. Remove or lift the foam
seat and slide behind seat back, wheels down.
Lay each tower down and fit together
making sure the locating posts at the
cockpit fit inside the receiving holes. Flip
cockpit pad out of the way and latch
5 clamps.
Fit foam seat under flange and clip in two places.
Flip cockpit pad over clamps and tuck ends into
cockpit cowling.
8.
9.
IMPORTANT: Make sure all 19 clamps are locked.

Packing Instructions
The pieces pack together in only one way, so packing it should be quite simple. It is designed to be intuitive
and, as you might have imagined, it’s the reverse of the assembly instructions above.
Rinse with fresh water and let dry, if possible.
Flip cockpit pad over to reveal clamps. Unclip the
seat and put aside. Unlatch 5 clamps in cockpit
separating the two halves of the boat. Flip cockpit
pad back over clamps to add a protective barrier
between the clamps and the piece it will fit over.
Set foot pedals all the way down toward the
bulkhead. If you have stowed the bag behind your
seat, remove and open it.
Stand each half up like a tower, one with the
bow at the top and the other with the stern at
the top. On the bow tower, open the hatch cover
and unlatch 3 clamps at the top. Replace nylon
sleeve on bow, securing velcro strap around the
handle to keep in place, and place bow piece in
bag on the foam locator.
On the stern tower, open the hatch cover and unlatch 3 clamps
at the top. Place stern piece on bow piece with a quarter turn so
the model logo is facing forward.
1.
2.
3.
On the stern tower, unlatch 4 clamps and replace hatch cover.
Place piece in bag over the bow and stern pieces.
4.
IMPORTANT: The clamps are self locking. To unlatch, push the thumb lever back
slightly before pulling up on the black latch handle.

Visit www.pakayak.com for instructional videos and information on maintenance, transportation,
storage, paddling instruction, equipment suggestions, accessories, and more.
Register Your Pakayak Product
Register at www.pakayak.com/register or fill out and mail this to Pakayak, PO Box 130, Higganum, CT 06441.
Place towel in bag (optional). Zip the bag closed.
Close two side clips and pull to tighten.
All done. Roll away.
7.
On the bow tower, unlatch 4 clamps and replace hatch
cover. Place piece in bag over the pieces already there.
5.
Place the last two parts into the bag, tallest first (stern piece).
Place the seat in the front bottom of the bag, bottom facing
out.
Don’t forget the seat!
6.
REGISTRATION FORM
Full Name:
Email:
Order Date:
Order Number:
Retailer or website:
Hull Identification Number (HIN):
The HIN is etched on the back starboard side of the boat as shown on the second page of this manual.
It starts with PAQ and is followed by 9 characters.