Sea Eagle Boats SE-330 Quick start guide

Sport Kayaks
SE330 & SE370
Instructions & Owner’s Manual
Sea Eagle Boats, Inc.
19 N. Columbia Street, Suite 1
Port Jeerson, NY 11777
1-800-748-8066
September 2020

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Manufacture’s Certications
Our kayaks comply with ISO 6185 standard established by the International Organization for Standardization.
NMMA (for USA only) certication means that the kayak, sold in the United States, has been judged by the National Marine Man-
ufacturer’s Association to be in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard Regulations and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
standards and recommended practices.
Sea Eagle Warranty
All Sea Eagle products come standard with a 3 year warranty against manufacturing defects The warranty begins the date that
your product is delivered.
See complete warranty details at SeaEagle.com/Warranty.
If you receive a damaged item, please call the shipping carrier to report the issue. Do not return damaged merchandise until it has
been inspected by the carrier. Sea Eagle will be notied by the carrier when they have completed their inspection and if neces-
sary, Sea Eagle will arrange for the repair or replacement of damaged merchandise.
Congratulations on purchasing a Sea Eagle!
With over 50 years of experience in designing, selling and using these quality
inflatables, we’re confident that you are going to love your Sea Eagle and we’re
ready to proudly stand behind them.
Decals, Stickers & Registration
Contact your state kayaking authorities for information on kayaking registration and regulations.
Most states require you to register your boat if you are using a motor. (Please note, Sea Eagle Sport Kayaks are not rated for use
with a motor.)
Upon registration it may be required to provide the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin. Purchases made through an authorized
dealer or reseller may require for you to contact them directly in order to obtain this. You may be charged your own state sales tax
if you were not charged sales tax at the time of purchase.
Registered boats generally require for the registration number to be applied to the boat. We do not recommend the use of decals
or stickers as they tend to crack and peel over time with the repeated inflation and deflation of your Sea Eagle. Instead we suggest
applying these numbers to a small piece of hard plastic or marine plywood and hanging it from your boat like a license plate if
permitted by your state. Another method is to apply the numbers to the hull using either PVC based paint or permanent marker.
Contact Us
Unlike many other companies today we pride ourselves on answering the phone and helping you with any concerns, questions
or special ordering needs that you may have! Feel free to give us a call at 1-800-748-8066 and we will be happy to talk with you!
Our business hours are Monday to Friday from 9AM to 5PM, EST.
Sea Eagle Boats Inc.
19 N. Columbia Street, Suite 1
Port Jefferson NY 11777
1-800-748-8066
[email protected]

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In a manual of this type, it is impossible to give adequate space to the topic of water safety. For further information on kayaking
safety, visit USCGKayaking.org or enroll in a water safety course by a local provider.
It is your responsibility to be aware of and comply with all relevant safety regulations. For all water recreation or sport, you should
have reasonable swimming abilities. It is strongly advised that you should never go kayaking alone.
General Kayaking Safety Tips
• Always wear a USCG approved PFD (life vest) at all times while on the water.
• Be aware of your local kayaking rules and regulations and abide by them accordingly.
• Check inflation levels each time before you go out and inflate your kayak for a full 24 hours before undertaking long trips.
• DO NOT allow children to use your Sea Eagle unsupervised.
• DO NOT consume alcohol while kayaking or operating a kayak while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• DO NOT drag your Sea Eagle over rocks or gravel if it can be avoided.
• DO NOT exceed the certified maximum capacities of this kayak under any circumstance.
• DO NOT go kayaking alone.
• DO NOT use compressors, CO2or compressed air for inflation, only use Sea Eagle recommended pumps.
• DO NOT use your Sea Eagle Boat as a personal flotation device as they are not rated for that use.
• DO NOT sleep inside of your Sea Eagle while on the water.
• Bring a cell phone or other emergency contact device in a waterproof bag.
• Always tell someone of your kayaking plans.
Right of Way
Stay out of boat channels whenever possible. Be prepared to yield right of way to larger boats especially if the oncoming boat has
structures such as cabins or open hatches that limit visibility of the water ahead.
Safety Equipment & Important Safety Items
Water conditions will determine the type of safety equipment needed. At a minimum have a PFD (personal flotation device) and a
whistle for each passenger. PDFs are required by law In most places.
Drinking Water & Snacks: Kayaking is a physical activity that can deplete your reserves. Have enough water and snacks for all
passengers to prevent dehydration and loss of stamina. Know the warning signs of dehydration and heat sickness such as
dizziness and shaking.
Extra Clothes/Layers: Avoid deadly hypothermia. Water conducts heat faster than air, so go prepared with weather proof
clothing especially if the water is cold. Use a “dry bag” to store extra clothing inside so they’re not damp when needed. Wear a
wetsuit or drysuit when warranted.
First Aid-Kit: Contents of the kit may vary depending on your preferences but be sure to include items that match the hazards
you are likely to encounter. A waterproof container is recommended.
Manual Pump/Repair Kit: Although our kayaks are both durable and rugged, it may be possible that you need to make a repair
while on the water in which case you’ll need the repair kit and a manual pump to re-inflate the kayak. You should be familiar with
the repair/patching instructions before setting out on the water. It is a good idea to bring the instruction manual with you.
Sun/Rain Protection: A hat can protect both your face and head from the rain or sun. Sunscreen will help prevent serious
damage to your skin from the sun and the sun’s reflection from the water. Reapply sunscreen as needed.
Whistle: Having a whistle readily available to you in case of emergency is a great way to attract the attention of others if
assistance is needed.
Float Plan: Similar to a pilot’s Flight Plan, consider having a Float Plan (www.floatplancentral.org). Always tell someone where you
are going to be kayaking and what time you plan to return. Keep a cell phone in a waterproof container that will float if it falls in
the water.
SAFETY

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Lake & Stream Paddling
• Keep drain valve closed tightly and properly to keep water out of the kayak
• Start o slowly
• Hold your paddle out in front of you with your arms as straight as possible
• Keep your eyes up and focused on the horizon
• Build up speed to maintain a true heading
Note: If you dig in too hard at rst, the kayak will tend to yaw (move side to side)in the water. When you’re paddling with a
partner (tandem), try to coordinate your strokes so that you’re both paddling in unison.
With practice, you will learn to comfortably paddle straight and reasonably fast.
Ocean & Sea Kayaking
If you are not familiar with the ocean, take appropriate care when kayaking in the ocean or sea.
• Stay within range of an active lifeguard station
• NEVER go into ocean waves that are rougher than you can handle
• DO NOT lose sight of oncoming waves
• DO NOT exhaust yourself
It is always better to end the day early and safe than to push your luck when you’re tired.
Whitewater Rapids
Kayaking in whitewater can be a very challenging and rewarding experience. It can also be very dangerous for those who do not
respect the power of fast moving water.
• Be certain you are a strong swimmer
• Enroll in a water safety course provided by your local Auxiliary Coast Guard or Power Squadron
• Learn as much about the river as possible before going down it!
• Be prepared to deal with changing conditions or dangers that may arise.
• Keep the drain valve open to allow water to escape.
Wear a helmet and gloves and have rescue ropes.
Note: There are 6 classes of whitewater diculty ranging from Class I (easy) to Class VI (extremely dangerous). Sea Eagle Sport Kay-
aks are rated for use in up to Class III (intermediate). Class III rapids should not be attempted by beginners as conditions become
dangerous.
A great source of background for the topic of whitewater as well as various paddling techniques is Cecil Kuhne’s Inatable Kayak-
ing (ISBN 0-8117-2810-2).
Sailing
Turn your Sea Eagle into a sailing vessel with the Sea Eagle QuikSail (sold separately) that takes less than a minute to set up.
• Kayak sailing enhances your paddling experience and is great for touring.
• Paddle upwind then sail downwind.
• The QuikSail can be used as a hand-held sail with the handles located on each side.
• Adjust the position of the sail with your feet and use your paddle to guide and steer your kayak.
OPERATING YOUR SEA EAGLE

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Roll out kayak on a
hazard free, at surface.
Remove the White Valves
from the plastic bag.
Foot Pump
Unravel the hose and
press the top & bottom
of the pump to release
the black clip.
INFLATION & SETUP: Valves & Pumps
White Valves
Five valves for the
chambers on the kayak
and 2 for each seat.
Stretch the retainer ring over
the valve base then screw
the valve into the base tight-
ly. Unscrew the outer cap to
reveal the ination port.
*Tip: Stretch the retainer
ring with ngers before
sliding the bases.
If necessary, heat the
retainer ring with a hair
dryer for 15 seconds to make
it more malleable.
Insert the larger end of the
wide adapter or the smaller
end of the screw adapter
into the hose. Twist to lock
in place.
The wide ended adapter
and screw end adapter
work on every valve on the
kayak and seats. One or
the other can be used.
MB-80 Electric Pump (OP-
TIONAL)
This electric pump works
using the 12V power
outlet in a car or with the
optional Minn Kota Power
Center.
Insert the hose into the
“INFLATE” port of the foot
pump.

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First, make sure the
pump is switched OFF
before inserting the
power adapter into car’s
power outlet.
Insert the air outlet
directly into the
valve.
Note the valve
adapters and black
tube that come with
the MB-80 are not
necessary for Sea
Eagle Boats.
WARNING: When using the battery connector, attach the
red clip to the positive terminal and the black clip to the
negative terminal. Cross connecting wires could damage
both the pump and kayak.
Battery Connector
(OPTIONAL)
Powers the MB-80 by
connecting it directly
to a 12V car or ma-
rine battery.
Warning:
Air compressors that
are designed for other
uses, like tire ina-
tion can easily harm
inatables which
work at a much low-
er pressure of 1 PSI.
For this reason, we
recommend only using
Sea Eagle pumps.
INFLATION: Inflation & Set-Up
Locate the 3 main
valves at the stern
(back). Labeled in the
photo is the oor
chamber (#1), and the
two side chambers (#2
and 3). Use the plastic
ination monitor to
ensure proper ination.
Side Ination
Printed in blue, on
the inside of the side
chambers is a scale
(1-10). Inate until the
black lines of the In-
ation Monitor match
the blue lines on the
kayak.
Note: Check blue
repair kit for Ination
Monitor.
Floor Ination
Insert hose with
adapter into the
oor valve. Pump
until resistance is
felt and the oor
is rm. Inate the
side chambers. Use
the plastic ination
monitor to ensure
proper ination.
See next page for
screw on adapter
instructions.
The lines may not
perfectly match but
should be close.

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If the Ination Monitor
is lost, a ruler can be
used (10cm or 4”).
Deluxe Inatable
Seats
Attach valves as
shown for the kayak.
Inate the seats so
that they are com-
frotably rm.
Tighten valves very
firmly to avoid
deation.
SEC Inatable
Seats
Attach valves as
shown for the
kayak. Inate the
seats so that they
are comfortably
rm.
Tighten valves very
firmly to avoid
deation.
Seat Placement
If paddling solo,
position the seat
just aft of the kayak’s
mid-point.
If paddling tandem,
position the rear seat
as far back as possible
and the front seat
slightly forward of the
mid-point.
AB30 Kayak Paddle
This four-part paddle
comes with right and
left blades, two shafts
and two drip guards.
Insert the shaft piece
with the button into
the piece with the
three holes. Lock the
button into the middle
hole.
Slide drip guards onto
the end of the shafts,
nearest the blades.
Attach blades to the
shafts by pressing
the button down and
inserting the blade un-
til the button pops up.
Spray Skirts can be
inated with just a few
pumps from the foot
pump. When using the
screw on adapter, place
adapter over threaded
valve and twist to the
right to tighten. Twist to
the left to remove.

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Water Drain
A self-bailing drain
at the back of the
kayak allows water
to escape when left
open in rapids or surf.
When paddling in calm
waters, keep the drain
closed.
DEFLATION: Deflating, Folding & Storage
Unscrew all of the
valves from the bases.
Most of the air will
immediately release.
Excess air will be
pushed out as the
kayak is folded.
Allow a minute
or so for the
air to escape.
Fold one side
chamber over
the oor. Fold
the other side
over the rst
side.
Fold starting from
the bow (front).
Ensure compact
storage by folding
tightly from the
start. At the end,
tuck the bow into
the hull and place
the skeg protectors
over the skegs.
Storage
PVC can become brittle in cold temperatures, be sure to
store in an area where sudden impacts are not possible to
avoid damage.
If leaving the Sea Eagle outside during paddling season,
be sure to keep it raised up off of the ground. It’s also
a good idea to keep it covered so that it is not directly
exposed to berries, leaves, rain, sunlight and other ele-
ments.
Sea Eagles that are left in water will most likely have to be
emptied from time to time.
Make sure that the kayak and accessories are dry before
storing to remove moisture that could cause mildew.
Choose a cool, dry spot when storing in an enclosed area
like basement, closet or garage.
Rodent proof the storage area. Mice can do a lot of
damage. Use a container with a tight lid, such as a clean
garbage can or large plastic bin if storing outside or in a
shed is the only option.
Avoid excessive heat when storing. Do not store kayak in
an attic or metal shed.
Once folded, simply
slide the kayak into the
Carry Bag. Disassemble
the paddles deate &
fold seats and slide into
the bag with the foot
pump and repair kit.
The additional holes
in the shaft are for
“feathering” the blades.
Blades can be offset
from each other to
make paddling into a
stiff breeze easier as the
blade that is not in the
water will be able to
slice through the wind
with little resistance.

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Troubleshooting: Air Leaks
If your kayak is losing air it doesn’t necessarily mean that
it has a hole. For instance a kayak that is inflated late in
the day with 90° air may cool 20° overnight.
The cooler air will exert less pressure on the hull and the
kayak will appear softer the next morning. When there
has been no variation in temperature and your kayak is
losing air then it is time to start looking for the leak.
Crossed Threads
Make sure that both
the inner valve and the
outer cap are rmly
screwed together. If
threads are crossed on
either part, a slow leak
could result. A good
way to avoid this is to
rst turn the outer cap
back 1/4 turn.
Visual Inspection
The first thing you should do when looking for a leak is to
actually look at the kayak. Visually inspect the kayak from
a few feet away and if necessary, flip it over and closely
check the outside. Any large leaks should be clearly visi-
ble.
Listen
If you have a rough idea of where your leak is but can’t
see it, you may want to try listening for it as you may be
able to hear the air escaping and pinpoint the leak.
Denting
Check the O-Ring base
for dents. Denting can
occur when the valve
body lies across the
O-Ring during storage.
Heat the O-Ring with
a hairdryer for about a
minute or so until the
dent eases itself out.
Soapy Water Test
Inflate the kayak
to full pressure.
Mix a couple of
tablespoons of dish
washing liquid in a
bucket of water.
Spread the soapy
water on the leaking
chamber with a large
sponge or hand
towel. The leak may produce bubbles or make whis-
tling or sputtering noises. Often, spray bottles don’t
work.
Skeg Straightening
If for any reason the
skeg(s) becomes bent,
there is an easy solution
to straightening it.
Diaphragm
Check the black
diaphragm at the
bottom of the inner
valve for grains of sand
and other debris. Also
check the threads on
the inner valve, kayak
hull and outer cap for
any dirt or sand which
might break the seal.
Troubleshooting: Bad Tracking
The most common cause of bad tracking is a bent skeg
which can cause the kayak to pull to one side. Skegs
can bend when the kayak is folded too tightly.

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Using a hair dryer,
warm the skeg until
the curve becomes
soft & pliable. This
should only take about
2-3 minutes on a nor-
mal setting. Once the
skeg(s) is soft, you can
straighten it with your
hands.
Even though your Sea Eagle is very rugged and tough,
you may still experience the occasional puncture.
Fortunately most repairs are fairly easy and only take a
few minutes.
For an extensive repair please contact us directly for as-
sistance or a quote to have it sent back and repaired at
our facility. Repair fees start at $75.00 and do not include
return shipping charges.
Repairs
Repair Kit
All Sea Eagles come
standard with a repair
kit that includes
patching material and
tubes of PVC glue.
Pinholes
Deate the kayak and
thoroughly clean and
dry the area that is to
be repaired. For small
punctures, less than
1/8”, apply a small
drop of glue and allow
12 hours to dry.
Patching
Leaks that are larger
than a pinhole can be
patched. Most patches
can be done in a few
minutes, but we do
oer a repair service for
more complex jobs.
Note: A small paint
brush (not included)
can come in handy for
spreading glue.
Make sure to
thoroughly clean the
area surrounding
the leak of any dirt
or grime. After the
area is clean and dry
circle the area to make
locating the leak easier
throughout the repair
process.
Using a pencil or
ballpoint pen, trace
the outline of the
patch which should
be large enough to
overlap the damaged
area by approximately
1/2”. Angle the pen
inward a bit so
that the ink will be
covered by the patch
later.
Apply adhesive to the
one side of the patch
and around the area to
be repaired. Coat the
aected area lightly
but completely with
glue.

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Place the patch on the
damaged area and press
down rmly. Let the
glue sit for 2-4 minutes
until it appears tacky. If
glue does not hold, heat
patch with a hair dryer
for about a minute and
re-seat the patch.
Use a hair dryer on the
high setting to activate
the adhesive and then
press rmly on the
patch until it cools.
Note: NEVER use a hair
dryer on an inated
kayak.
DO NOT USE GLUE ON
ACCESSORIES
Sport Kayaks are manu-
factured with a type of
(stretchable) PVC materi-
al that cannot accommo-
date the use or applica-
tion of gluing on D-Rings,
Scotty™ Glue On Mounts
or other glue on accesso-
ries that can cause stress
and damage your kayak.
Repairs Field Repairs
• Follow permanent patching instructions above.
• Work in the shade if possible.
• Dry the surface to be patched as much as possible.
The glue will cure even if the surfaces are wet.
• You must wait for the glue to become dry and tacky.
Drying takes approximately 10 minutes. If the glue
can be moved with a ngernail, it is not dry enough.
• Place patch on the boat. Smooth the patch with a
ngernail or tool.
• Wait for glue to cure at least 45 minutes, longer if
possible. Inate the boat to about ¾ pressure and
restart your journey.
• Adding a weight can help hold the patch down.
• Check the repair after a full 24 hours at full pressure. If
there is any leakage heat the patch with a
hairdryer for 15 seconds and smooth it down with a
tool like a screwdriver handle or box end wrench, etc.
Sometimes a repair is needed while a boat is in use and
tool options are limited.
For a successful repair:

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Accessories (OPTIONAL)
We oer a wide variety
of accessories to use
with your Sea Eagle
Sport Kayak.
QuikSail (OPTIONAL)
Converts any kayak into
a sailing vessel. Easily
deploys in under one
minute, breaks down to
just 43” for convenient
storage in the bow or
stern and sails up to 45
degrees left or right.
Comes complete with
separate instruction
manual.
3M Marine Cleaner &
Restorer (OPTIONAL)
Cleans, shines,
conditions and
protects vinyl, rubber
and plastic surfaces.
Deep cleans dirt &
grime, enhances
appearance. Restores
natural sheen. Fresh
lemon scent.
EZ Cart Small
(OPTIONAL)
Transport your kayak
from your car to the
water and back with
ease. Quickly assembles
& disassembles.
Personal Flotation
Devices (OPTIONAL)
U.S.C.G. approved. Life
jackets, paddling vest,
PFD Belts available in
various sizes.
Sea Eagle Boats Inc.
19 N. Columbia Street, Suite 1
Port Jefferson NY 11777
1-800-748-8066
[email protected]