User Manual - Kayaksailor
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1. BKayaksailor User Manual www kayaksailor com CONTENTS Releases and Agreements Warning and Safety Precautions Diagrams of rig List of Parts Assembly out of the box High Performance Genoa Kit Mounting the rig for water trials Working Features Water trials Sailing Basics Installing the mounting kit Securing the rig on the boat Removal for storage Transporting your rig Maintenance and Care Glossary of terms Warranty 5 10 11 18 19 22 22 28 28 32 33 35 36 37 37 38 Congratulations on your decision to purchase the Kuvia Kayaksailor and welcome to the enthusiastic family of Kayaksailor owners Your new Kayaksailor represents the very latest development in sailing rigs for paddle craft Here at Kuvia we love to test and have fun with the sailing rigs we create From this hands on experience comes a unique understanding of how to maximize the performance of our products We would like to share this knowledge with you Even if you are an experienced sailor we suggest that you read this manual thoroughly before using the Kayaksailor for the first time You will find the instructions clear and easy to follow and a few minutes study will assure your success from the start Take your time studying this manual and have fun We ll see you out on the water Kuvia LLC www kayaksailor com RELEASES AND AGREEMENTS BY ASSEMBLING AND OR USING THIS PRODUCT YOU ARE AGREEING TO2. A nautical unit of speed 6076 feet or one nautical mile per hour 2 A compact intersection of rope Leeboard A shaped blade located on the side of the rig to give the boat lateral resistance when it is sailing to windward Leeboard ring Device used to apply friction and support to the leeboard head Leeboard control knob A knob used to adjust the amount of friction applied to the leeboard head Line A rope used on a boat Main Body tube A square aluminum tube that is the main body of the Kayaksailor Mast A vertical spar used to support the sail Masthead A device located at the top of the main mast Mast ring Device used to hold the top mast to the main mast Mast track An aluminum track that allows the mast car to travel on the main body tube Mast Car A device that holds the mast and travels along the mast track Mast car bungee Pulls the mast car forward Main sheet the line for controlling sail trim Main sheet cleat The cleat used to secure the main sheet Off shore Away from shore Off the wind Sailing downwind or before the wind Out haul The line that pulls in the sail away from the mast and tightens the foot of the sail along the boom Over powered The sensation that the sail is too large for the wind speed Point To head close to the wind 41 Push rod Fiberglass rod used to raise and lower the leeboard Reach Sailing with a beam wind Reefing To reduce the ar
3. blocks to be positioned either in front of or behind the cross tube If you want to add TACKING WITH A HEADSAIL fullness and power to the body of the jib just position the blocks in their forward position If a flatter sail is desired for added control in strong winds use the aft position Maeve SANTE AUE Og Nene IKE Ka abe A Malate Wie alone it can sometimes be difficult to come about or tack into the wind In the middle of the tack these boats can easily succumb to the slowing effects of wind resistance and choppy water losing the momentum necessary to carry the vessel around A novice at the helm can easily find their boat stalled or stuck in irons A balanced headsail can be a useful tool to power a light craft through the tacking maneuver since your headsail allows the boat to sail more into the wind at a closer point of sail with respect to the wind and the boat doesn t have as far to turn Stalled tacks normally aren t a problem in paddle sailing since paddle strokes can be employed to maintain the boats momentum through the eye of the wind but the addition and proper use of a headsail will speed up the whole tacking process and make it more enjoyable 15 16 www kayaksailor com One way to further speed up the tacking procedure is by backwinding the headsail TIPS continued By leaving the jib sheet cleated on the windward side for several seconds after the boat passes through e
4. wind without stalling The headsail is also very useful to the paddler with shoulder issues and for those who just want to keep their paddling effort to a minimum We suggest that you read this instruction manual carefully before attempting to use your new sail ATTACHING THE JIB TO YOUR KAYAKSAILOR This may be done indoors or outdoors If working indoors make sure that there is enough ceiling height to raise the rig 1 First check your rig to make sure that it came to you with a forestay that has a large knot located near the mast head The knot is used for attaching the head of the headsail If your existing forestay does not have the knot in it you should consider purchasing and installing our inexpensive Technora retrofit forestay prior to attaching the jib The retrofit forestay is a little longer with a pre tied knot in the correct position 2 With the Kayaksailor in the folded position slide the traveler line under the main body tube and attach the knotted ends to the openings in the lower part of the shroud rings Attach them in the same way the shrouds are attached with the knot located on the outside of the shroud ring 3 If you are working outside point the boat into the wind and raise the sail of your Kayaksailor to its full upright position If indoors make sure the rig will not hit ceiling fans or light fixtures before raising the rig 4 After raising the rig loop the luff line at the head o
5. 1 be bound to the terms set forth below and 2 require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms return this product before use for a full refund RELEASE OF LIABILITY CLAIM WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT In consideration of your use of this product you hereby agree to the following to the fullest extent permitted by law To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against Kuvia LLC or any of its agents resulting from use of this product and any of its components To release Kuvia LLC or any of its agents from any and all liability for any loss damage injury or expense that you or any users of this product may suffer or that your next of kin may suffer as a result of the use of this product due to any cause whatsoever including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Kuvia LLC or any of its agents in the design or manufacture of this product BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT In the event of your death or incapacity this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs next of kin executors administrators assigns and representatives ENTIRE AGREEMENT In entering into this Agreement you are not relying upon any oral or written representations other than what is set forth in this Agreement ASSUMPTION OF RISK Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent r
6. Never store your sail rig in hot temperatures over 40 C or 104 F Doing so may damage your leeboards and other components Sand Sand is abrasive It can prevent the pulleys mast car mast track and sail rings from functioning properly Take care to remove all sand from the rig before and after each use Shore Break Never launch or land through breaking waves Even a small shore break can be brutal on your rig Not only does shore break carry sand into every crevice but moving water can tear the sail bend the spars and basically destroy the rig Lubrication Keeping the lower mast and mast track well lubricated is essential We recommend the use of a dry PFTE lubricant such as SAILKOTE by McLube as needed SAILKOTE is available at many performance sailing marine and boating supply stores Avoid spraying the leeboard assembly and your mainsheet Since this product is solvent based it s best to spray it on the sail rig outside or in a well ventilated area In a pinch lip balm vegetable oil or sunscreen can be used as a lubricant but will need to be thoroughly removed with soap and water after your session Line checks Check all of your lines including shrouds and fore stay before and after each use Check lines for fraying Replace any lines that have any signs of excessive wear Storing After rinsing and drying your rig place it into the carry bag GLOSSARY OF TERMS Battens Thin fiberglass rods placed in a pocket
7. from the sail and 3 Raise the leeboards help restore control 4 Paddle to shore 2 Lower the sail and the mast 29 www kayaksailor com CHANGING DIRECTION CAPSIZE RECOVERY There are two ways of turning the boat around coming about and jibing Coming about or tacking is turning the boat into and through the wind until the sail becomes powered on it s other side A series of tacks are used to reach a destination upwind Because kayaks are so light they quickly lose much of their forward speed when turned up into the wind Paddling while tacking will help maintain speed and ensure a smooth transition through the wind For most people flipping over isn t a common occurrence although it can happen ee from time to time especially in very strong gusty winds In the event of a capsize it is Jibing is turning the boat away from the wind until the wind crosses the back of the boat important to know how to bring the boat to an upright position to right the boat causing the sail to move from one side of the boat to the other A series of jibes can Depending on the style of your boat the correct technique can vary but in general it be used to reach a destination downwind To jibe turn the boat downwind and let the involves this procedure main sheet out As the wind crosses the back of the boat quickly sheet in the sail and immediately let it out on the other side Sheeting in while jibing will help control the spee
8. main sheet To cleat the main sheet pull in and to the right This will lock the main sheet under the cam www kayaksailor com To uncleat the main sheet pull to the left This will allow the main sheet to move freely through the cleat THE DOWNHAUL BOOM VANG Another unique feature of the Kayaksailor is the down haul boom vang line This single line combines the functions of the down haul and the boom vang It s purpose is to help create proper sail shape It comes from the loft pretensioned but can be adjusted if desired NOTE When raising the sail if the downhaul boom vang is over tightened you may have trouble pulling the halyard knot through the keyhole cleat If it is too loose the sail will lose some of its shape and efficiency THE CAMLOCK BUCKLES The Camlock buckles enable you to secure the rig to the boat quickly and easily RAISING AND LOWERING THE SAIL RAISING THE SAIL Raising the sail for the first time should always be done on land It s important for the boat to be pointed directly into the wind for the sail to go up and down smoothly Turn the boat into the wind Check to make sure the forestay is resting on the aluminum spacer on the top of the mast car It should look like this 27 To raise the mast and head of the sail pull the black mast car control line towards you until the knot in the line passes through the key hole cleat Posi tion the knot in the
9. on the sail to help hold its form Beam wind A wind that blows across the boat from side to side Boom The spar to which the foot of the sail is attached Boom Vang A line holding the boom down when sailing off the wind Bow Forward part of the boat Capsize To tip over Cleat A fitting used to secure a line under strain Clevis Pin Atype of fastener that consists of a head shank and hole A split ring goes through the hole and secures the clevis pin in place Cross tube An aluminum tube that passes through the main body tube Downhaul A line attached to the tack of a sail used to trim the fullness of a sail Forestay A line used to support the mast from a position forward of the mast Forestay eye bolt A point used to secure the fore stay to the main body tube Genoa Asimple jib or foresail whose clew reaches behind the mast overlapping the mainsail Goalposts Two vertical rods used to hold the sail in place when the rig is folded Gooseneck A device which secures the boom to the mast Halyard A line used to haul sails up and down the mast Halyard pulley A device located on the front of the mast car used to redirect the halyard Head The top of a sail Jib A triangular sail attached to the forestay of a sailboat Jibe To change tack on a down wind course 39 40 www kayaksailor com Keyhole cleat A simple cleat used to secure the mast car control line and the halyard Knot 1
10. L SAILING SITE If you are unsure of the direction of the wind observe your surroundings Flags blowing grass ripples on the water smoke These can help you identify the direction of the wind The ideal site should have Safe access to the water An ab f dei The following diagram illustrates various points of sail and their n absence of waves and strong currents corresponding sail settings Minimal boat traffic An onshore or sideshore breeze f you are unfamiliar with your chosen location seek advice from boaters who are CLOSE 3 CLOSE si i pA REACH REACH familiar with local conditions and hazards NO SAIL POWER ZONE LAUNCHING PROCEDURE Prior to launching inspect the rig thoroughly and practice raising and lowering the sail a 2 5 After launching 1 Paddle away from shore and point the boat into the wind 2 Lower the leeboards into the water 3 Raise the mast and sail RUNNING Notice the no sail power zone When the boat is pointing in this direction sails have LANDING PROCEDURE little or no power Traveling through this region can be accomplished with the assistance Prior to landing of paddling 1 Point the boat into the wind Choose a direction of travel and point the boat in this direction then pull in the main sheet until some wind fills the sail If the sail becomes overpowered the boat will heel lean over excessively Easing out on the main sheet will spill wind
11. OUNTING KIT Fold the sail Remove the leeboards from the sail rig Remove the shroud rings from the cross tube Remove the long webbing strap Slide one Camlock webbing strap onto each side of the cross tube Slide the small loop webbing strap on each side of the cross tube Replace the shroud rings Replace the leeboard assemblies SECURING THE SAIL RIG ON THE BOAT Place the Kayaksailor on the boat Cross the Camlock webbing straps over the main body tube The webbing straps should be under all of the sail control lines NOTE Trapping the lines will prevent the rig from performing properly Thread the webbing straps through the stainless eye straps from the outside to the inside and secure with the Camlock buckles www kayaksailor com Tighten the webbing straps so the main body tube is in the center of the boat But don t overtighten NOTE If you overtighten the webbing straps you may bend the cross tube Just make them snug Thread the forward tie down lines through the eye straps and secure using half hitches REMOVAL FOR STORAGE Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry completely Spray the lower mast and mast track with silicone lubricant Wrap the main sheet halyard and mastcar control lines around the sail behind the goalposts Place the sail cover over the sail Remove the webbing from the Camlock buckles Untie the forward tie down line Loo
12. bottom of the slot To raise the remainder of the sail pull the red halyard line towards you until the knot goes through he key hole cleat Position the knot in the bottom of the Slot NOTE If the aft end of the boom hits the cockpit coaming you may want to position the rig farther forward NOTE The main sheet and the halyard must always be released before releasing the black mast car control line Uncleat the main sheet sail control line Uncleat and release the red halyard by allowing the knot to pass through the keyhole www kayaksailor com Uncleat and release the black mast car control line in the same way Lean forward and position the lowered sail between the goal posts After practicing on land and becoming familiar with the rig it s time for water trials On the water testing will enable you to evaluate if the rig is in the proper position for the installation of the mounting hardware Remember rig placement should be far enough to the front to allow for a clean paddling stroke but far enough back to reach the sail from the cockpit when the sail is folded Even if you are an experienced sailor read the kayak sailing basics section of this manual thoroughly before entering the water Take your time with the testing and have fun 28 www kayaksailor com KAYAK SAILING BASICS HARNESSING THE WIND In order to harness the wind it s important to be aware of its direction CHOOSING AN IDEA
13. d of the sail as it crosses over the boat and ensure a smooth transition Exit the boat Reach across the hull and pull the boat it into an upright position PADDLE SAILING By paddle sailing upwind you can point very close to the wind with little effort sharing the forces needed to get the boat upwind Paddling while sailing increases speed and facilitates tacking and steering Point the boat into the wind 1 2 3 Release the main sheet in order to prevent the sail from powering up 4 5 Enter the boat If conditions are difficult to manage after righting the boat drop the sail and inspect all lines for proper positioning The forestay should be resting on top of the mast car STEERING and the halyard should not cross over the mast head Steering can be accomplished by placing a paddle blade in the water alongside the Secure the sail between the goal posts and enter the boat boat and using it as a rudder or by making sweeping strokes to help alter course These techniques are useful even if your boat is equipped with a rudder KU 32 www kayaksailor com INSTALLING THE MOUNTING KIT Once you have located an acceptable position for the rig it s time to install the hardware Also make marks on the forward end of TOOLS YOU WILL NEED the main body tube Mark the deck of the e drill boat on both sides of the forestay eye 3 16 drill bit bolt Allow for a finger s width between 3 8 wrench or an adjustable m
14. ea of a sail Reefing points Area on the sail where the sail ties are located Reefing out haul Out haul line used when reefing Rudder A fin or blade attached to the boat s stern used for steering Sail Fabric fitted to the spars used to convert the force of the wind into the forward motion of the boat Sail ties lengths of line used to secure a reefed sail to a boom Shrouds stays Vertical lines that hold the mast upright Shroud Retraction Bungee A thin bungee cord that tensions the shrouds when the rig is folded Spar A pole used to support sails and rigging Tack 1 The forward lower corner of a sail 2 Any course on which the wind comes from either side of the boat 3 To change course by passing into the wind Tie down straps Used to secure the Kayaksailor to the boat Topmast A spar used to extend the height of the main mast Topmast down haul bungee Pulls the topmast down when the halyard is released Trim 1 To adjust the sails 2 The position of the sails relative to the wind Wedge lock Device used to hold the leeboard assembly inside the cross tube Windward Toward the wind Windows Clear panels that allow the sailor to see through the sail 42 www kayaksailor com WARRANTY POLICY Kuvia LLC warrants this product to be free from major defects in material or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty is
15. es one the ability to open or close the gap or slot in between the mainsail and the jib The jib should be cleated on the downwind or leeward side of the boat There are exceptions to this rule One is when performing the backwinding procedure during a tack described in the next section and another is when sailing directly downwind wing and wing Wing and wing is a term describing a downwind sailing maneuver where the mainsail is let out all the way on one side of the boat and the jib is let out all the way on the other side An advantage to wing and wing sheeting is that the jib will have direct access to an unobstructed air flow and will not be in the wind shadow of the main sail Slot is a term for the air space between two air foils A slot that is too narrow will restrict or choke the air flow moving between the sails and decrease the efficiency of both sails Finding the proper jib trim can be a little tricky on a kayak because the paddle sailor is sitting directly behind the mainsail making it difficult to see the jib This makes the use of tell tales ineffective since these yarn indicators can t easily be seen from the cockpit A slot that is too large will reduce the beneficial airflow effect that the jib has on the mainsail again reducing efficiency If you plan on sailing off the wind or downwind for many hours at a time consider moving the leads out towards the shrouds This should help give the jib a faster sha
16. espective pulleys on the traveler line Make sure the sheets run above the black bungee cord that connects the shrouds 8 Feed the ends of the jib sheets into the jib sheet jam cleats It is a good idea to tie a figure eight knot on the ends of the sheets to prevent them fro Of course the cleats can always be removed from the base plate and attached directly to the boat wherever you want them For most touring style boats the cleat fastening screws that are used to attach the cleats to the plate can also be used to attach the cleats directly to the boat For boats such as sit on tops that may not have access to the underside of the foredeck more creative methods will be needed for permanently attaching the cleats 13 14 www kayaksailor com TRIMMING THE HEADSAIL The headsail should be trimmed in a way that is similar to the way the mainsail is trimmed This means that when the mainsail is let out for heading downwind the jib should also be let out and when the main is sheeted in for pointing upwind the jib should also be pulled in They work together as a team THE JIB SHEET LEADS The jib sheets are redirected aft through two Ronstan micro blocks that are attached to a traveler line This line runs under the cross tube and its ends are held fast by the shroud rings By moving the position of the knots located adjacent to the micro blocks the blocks can be re positioned along the traveler line This giv
17. f the jib to the ball like knot at the top of your forestay 5 Attach the velcro tabs located on the luff of the jib to the forestay 6 Thread the black Dyneema luff line extending from the tack of jib through the forestay eyebolt located on the front of the rig Run the end of this line up through the knotted loop and pull it back down with mild tension Secure the end of the line with a couple of half hitches www kayaksailor com THE CLEATS The jib sheets are cleated in jam style cleats pre mounted on a machined ABS base plate The plate is designed to be used with most cockpit style touring boats but it can be adapted to a variety of other styles as well The tension of this luff line is important If the line is too tight it will act exactly as an overtightened forestay would by creating downward mast car pressure and preventing the mast car from sliding freely on the track If the luff line is too loose the jib s leading For attaching the cleat plate to a touring boat position the solid black line around the back of the cockpit coaming This line keeps the plate from moving forwards The bungee cords located at the front of the plate are clipped to deck rigging in front of the cockpit The bungee helps pull the plate forward and hold it in position Ideally each bungee should have equal tension so the plate will be held straight 7 Next thread the jib sheets through their r
18. folded www kayaksailor com THE KEY HOLE CLEATS This easy to use cleat is located on the rear section of the main body tube under the goal posts It is used to secure two lines the mast car control line and the halyard To cleat a line pass it through the hole and drop the knot in the bottom of the slot THE MAIN SHEET CLEAT The main sheet cleat is a single cam cleat that allows the main sheet to be locked in postion THE LEEBOARD ASSEMBLIES The main purpose of the leeboards is to reduce the sideways sliding motion of the boat This allows the boat to sail upwind at an angle toward the direction the wind is coming from The leeboard control knob adjusts the amount of friction applied to the leeboard head as well as locks the leeboard assembly inside the cross tube The shroud ring thumb screw also locks the leeboard assembly into the cross tube Raising and lowering the leeboards is accomplished by pushing and pulling on the fiberglass push rod SAIL REEFING Reefing is the ability to reduce the size of the sail area in overpowering conditions Ideally this should be done prior to launching your boat Raise the mast Take the outhaul reefing line and thread it through the end of the boom and secure Gather the sail together and tie the reefing lines under the boom The sail can be deployed or folded while reefed Your reefed sail should look like this Practice cleating and uncleating the
19. hieve rig balance will be slightly different when sailing with the jib Since the jib s center of effort CE is located forward of the mast and the mainsail s CE is located aft of the mast the CE for the whole rig is somewhere between It s located approximately above the cross tube We have If you like your jib can be stored rolled on the rig With the rig in the upright position roll found the rig will be in balance when the leeboards are in the complete down or vertical the sail from the clew to the luff with a slight downward pull then use the sheets to lightly position bind the sail in it s rolled position The jib can also be used while the main is reefed Both sails have a very low CE and can be quite controllable in a strong breeze A situation that we have encountered a few times is that when the main is reefed and the halyard loses its tension the knot in the jib sheet near the clew can get caught in between the mast and the top of the mast car This only happens when tacking but it can be frustrating because it will not allow the jib to be sheeted in completely A paddle blade can be used to lift the knot from its trapped position Exposure to sunlight is a major cause of sailcloth degradation so be sure to cover it along with the main sail if it s going to be left out in the sun for an extended period of time To prevent this jib sheet snag you can tie an additional knot in the red halyard line s
20. ipt must accompany all warranty claims The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible There are no warranties expressed or implied which extend beyond the warranty K g V specified herein SATISFACTION GUARANTEED We stand behind our product If it does not meet your needs return it to us unused with its original packaging within 30 days for exchange or refund If your Kayaksailor should break while in use within 90 days please refer to the warranty policy We are here to help you If you have any questions our friendly knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you For more information contact us by visiting www Kayaksailor com 43
21. isks dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury or death In using this product you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury while using this equipment The risks inherent in the sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the Warnings and Safety Precautions listed in this User s Guide and by using common sense A N WARNINGS amp SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Kayaksailing can be dangerous not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol drugs or medications Always wear a nationally approved personal flotation device Understand your physical and skill limitations Dress appropriately for the water temperature Prolonged exposure to cold water will result in hypothermia The use of this product exposes the user to many unavoidable and unexpected risks dangers and hazards Always use extreme caution when using this product Practice raising and lowering the sail and self rescue techniques before using this product on the water Never allow anyone else to get close to the rig when raising and lowering the sail The sliding mast car and movement of the spars can cause injury When you capsize stay with your boat This can not be emphasized enough Being separated from your boat can be fatal Only use this product if you are good physical health be honest with yourself Never use this product on the
22. o when the mainsail is reefed this knot will sit in the goal post cleat 17 18 If you have any questions please feel free to contact us via e mail info kayaksailor com or phone 541 716 6262 We are always happy to help Fair winds and happy sailing MOUNTING THE RIG FOR WATER TRIALS In order to determine an acceptable mounting position the rig should initially be attached to the boat only temporarily This may be done with mylar packaging tape and the longest 49 124cm webbing strap POSITIONING Lay the folded rig on the deck of the kayak Sit inside your kayak and lean forward as if touching your toes Note It s important to be able to reach the mast head from the cockpit in order to help gather the sail and position it between the goal posts The mast head and sail should be within your grasp Ideal rig placement should be close enough to reach the sail and far enough in front of you to allow for a clean paddling stroke This should be a good rig position for testing www kayaksailor com With a pencil or wax marker mark the deck of the kayak under the cross tube near the gunwales Pass the webbing strap under the hull and secure with the CamLock buckle located on the other side of the cross tube Tighten the webbing straps so the main body tube is in the center of the boat But don t over tighten Note If you over tighten the webbing strap you may bend the cross tube If
23. odel the mainbody tube and the eye straps 2 phillips head screwdriver pencil or wax marker silicone sealant optional NOTE If the underside of the deck of your boat is inaccessible you will need the use of a pop rivet tool Pop rivets are single use fasteners If you are unfamiliar with the Position the stainless eye straps on the deck under the cross tube just inside of the shroud rings Allow enough distance from the gunwale to accommodate the Stainless washer and nut use of a pop rivet tool seek help Most boat shops should be able to assist you PROCEDURE With a pencil mark the location of the holes in the eye straps Make sure the main body tube is positioned on the center of the deck Remove the rig from the boat Mark the location of the holes in the forward eye straps NOTE If you have access to the inside of your boat you will likely use the Stainless machine screws washers and nuts to attach the eye straps If you do not have access you will need to use the blind pop rivets With a pencil or wax marker mark the deck of your boat under both ends of the cross tube Drill holes for the eye straps A small amount of silicone sealant can be applied to keep out water Install the eye straps with the machine screws washers and lock nuts www kayaksailor com If you do not have access to the inside of your boat use the pop rivets PREPARING THE RIG FOR USE WITH THE M
24. pe We have pre positioned the leads on the traveler to where we like them They seem to be in a good position for all around sailing but please feel free to experiment and reposition them There are a couple of basic methods for determining the correct trim angle of the jib As mentioned earlier the jib should be trimmed to a similar angle as the mainsail One can look at the angle of the mainsail s boom and try to match this angle with the angle of an imaginary line running from the bottom of the forestay to the clew of the jib If these angles are similar the jib is likely to be in a good position Another method is the trimming by ear approach The Kayaksalor headsail is made from a high quality rip stop sail cloth that is urethane coated to stabilize the fibers This coating gives the sail an especially crisp and crinkly sound when fluttering in the wind To trim the sail by ear one just needs to ease the leeward jib sheet until this fluttering sound is heard and then pull it back in just until the sound stops It s very easy and quite effective One should note however that if the wind changes direction in relation to the boat the sail can end up being trimmed too tightly without it making a sound so it s beneficial to check the sails trim every now and then by periodically re trimming The jib leads can also be positioned fore and aft Since the jib traveler line resides under the cross tube this allows for the jib lead
25. ps 9 SS Machine Screws 9 SS Washers 9 SS Lock Nuts 9 Aluminum Tri Grip Blind Rivets G 1 Webbing Kit Includes 2 CamLock Buckle Straps 2 Loop Webbing Straps 1 Long Under the Hull Loop Webbing Strap H 1 Carry Bag ASSEMBLY Out of the Box Remove all items from box and lay them out on a clean flat area Insert the clevis pin from below Secure with the split ring 5 6 www kayaksailor com Slide one Camlock webbing strap onto one side of the cross tube Slide the longest webbing strap onto the The shrouds should look like this free other side of the cross tube The and uncrossed Also make certain remaining straps will be used at a that plastic clips on the ends of the later time with the mounting kit shroud retraction bungee are clipped to the shrouds pulling them forward Insert the push rod into the leeboards trailing edge and secure with the split ring Untie the shrouds There are two shrouds and two shroud rings Attach one shroud to each shroud ring Slide the leeboard assembly all the way into the cross tube The knot on the shroud should sit inside the upper notch of the shroud ring facing out Slide the shroud ring onto the cross tube and tighten the Note If you have trouble inserting the thumb screw a couple of turns so leeboard assembly into the cross tube that it just enters the hole in the check to see if the thumbscrew is protruding cross tube into the tube If
26. sen the leeboard control knobs and shroud ring thumb screws 37 Slide out the leeboard assemblies and position them along the main body tube Guide the rig into the carry bag TRANSPORTING YOUR RIG The carry bag holds the rig and is a convenient way to transport it locally For extended travel or if space is a concern it can be further disassembled by removing the cross tube and leeboard assemblies and placing it in the carry bag For long distance and or air travel be sure to package the rig with an appropriate box and cushioning material NOTE Always remove the rig from your boat prior to car topping or trailering The sail cover and folded sail are not designed to travel at highway speeds KG www kayaksailor com MAINTENANCE AND CARE NOTES ON CARING FOR YOUR KAYAKSAILOR Pulleys Mast Car and Mast Track Make sure that all the pulleys the mast car and the mast track are in good working order before each session Rinse them with fresh water after each session to keep them free of sand and debris Sun Ultraviolet radiation is the enemy of all fabrics Your sail will last a long time even in extreme sun but care should be taken not to subject it to unnecessary exposure Use the sail cover between sessions Heat Never leave your rig inside a hot car The combination of a sail stored while still wet and or heat can cause colors to transfer Only pack your sail away after it is completely dry
27. subject to the following limitations The warranty is valid only when this product is used for normal recreational activities and does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations Kuvia LLC will make the final warranty determination which may require photos and or inspection of the equipment which clearly show the defect s If necessary this information must be sent to Kuvia postage prepaid Product can be returned only if a return authorization number RAN is given in advance by Kuvia LLC The RAN number must be clearly labeled on the outside of the package or it will be refused If a product is deemed to be defective by Kuvia LLC the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only Kuvia LLC will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to sail punctures rigging modifications damage due to excessive sun exposure or damage caused by improper handling transport and storage damage caused by use in waves or shore break or anything other than defects in material and workmanship This warranty is void if any unauthorized repair change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment The warranty for any repaired or replacement equipment is good from the date of the original purchase only The original purchase rece
28. this is the case back out the thumbscrew a little and try again kl i pi Note The knot should be on the top ve We ieee of the cross tube as shown www kayaksailor com CHECK THESE ITEMS BEFORE PROCEEDING 1 The split ring for the cross tube is located on the upper surface of the main body tube Tighten the leeboard control knob 2 One side of the cross tube has a Camlock webbing strap and the other side has the Hand tight longest webbing strap 3 The shrouds are not crossed 4 The knot on the end of the shroud is in the upper notch of the shroud ring facing out 5 The knot at the end of the shroud should be on the TOP of the crosstube 6 The leeboard control rods are inserted into the leeboards and secured with the split rings 7 The leeboard assemblies are inserted fully into the crosstube Tighten the shroud ring thumb 8 The leeboard control knob and the shroud ring thumb screw are both tight screw Repeat this process for the leeboard assembly on the other side The assembled rig should look like this 9 10 www kayaksailor com HIGH PERFORMANCE GENOA KIT This small but sophisticated accessory sail will add an exciting new dimension to your kayaksailing experience Not only will it increase the power of your rig by adding more sail area it will enhance the efficiency of the airflow around the main sail allowing the rig to sail at even closer angles to the
29. water unless you know how to swim Never act in a careless manner when using this product Misuse of this product can cause serious injury or death e You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you when using this product Never allow anyone who is not familiar with kayaksailing to use this product without ANSE should have your parents or legal guardian read these warnings and instructions You should not use this product unless you are under proper guidance and supervision The Kayaksailor should not be used in breaking waves strong currents or extreme conditions Check your equipment prior to each use for signs of wear or failure Never use this product with worn lines Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product Never learn to use this product more than 10 knots of wind Never use this product in high winds Never use this product in thunderstorm and lightning conditions Only use this product when you are sitting position Never use this product in wind conditions that are above your ability level Never use this product near or on the water in offshore wind conditions unless you are an expert paddler Only use this product when you have clear space downwind and on both sides of your craft Do not sail your craft around swimmers Never use this product on cro
30. wded waterways Choose a location free of breaking waves strong currents or extreme conditions Avoid boating alone Rinse your Mast Track with fresh water and lubricate after every session An adequately lubricated mast track will help the rig fold quickly in an emergency situation www kayaksailor com DIAGRAMS KEYHOLE CLEATS SHROUD GOAL POST MAST sa TOPMAST DOWNHAUL 27 i TEP BUNGEE HALYARD HALYARD MAIN GOOSENECK SHEET a i MAST _ MAST HALYARD CONTROL LINE PULLEY sail CAMLOCK MAST WEBBING TRACK CROSS TUBE SHROUD RETRACTION LEEBOARD LEEBOARD BUNGEE CONTROL KNOB DOWNHAUL BOOMVANG 3 TOPMAST BATTENS MAST HEAD SAIL REEFING MAST RINGS POINTS FORESTAY yH REEFING OUTHAUL SHROUD j WINDOWS MAST MAST HALYARD BOOM PULLEY Mi OUTHAUL MAST CAR BUNGEE gt Lb PUSH ROD MAST an LEASH TRACK PUSH RODS 7 LEEBOARD BODY TUBE FOAM LEEBOARD CROSS PADDING CONTROL KNOB TUBE 4 www kayaksailor com LIST OF PARTS A 1 Sail Rig Main Body with Sail Cover B 2 Leeboard Assemblies Remove split ring and clevis pin from the center of the cross tube C 1 Aluminum Cross Tube with Clevis Pin and Split Ring D 2 Fiberglass Push Rods E 2 Shroud Rings with Thumb Screws F 1 Mounting Kit Includes 4 Stainless Steel Eye Stra
31. ye of the wind this now backwinded jib will pull the bow of the boat downwind until it is on a course for the next point of sail The result should be that the halyard will now have enough tension to prevent the jib sheet from finding its way into the mast car and TIPS becoming trapped While preparing your rig for a sailing session you can tie a slip knot with the jib sheets around the rolled jib A slight tug on the appropriate sheet will untie the knot and allow the sail to unfurl Be sure to lower your sail only while pointing directly into the wind This should be done when sailing with the main alone but is is especially important to be pointed directly into the wind when the jib is attached Since the jib is attached to the forestay and the forestay needs to fall back on top of the mast car when the rig is folded a sideways pull from the wind resistance of the the jib can prevent the forestay from landing back on top of the car While this will not prevent the rig from being folded it will prevent it from deploying again at least until the forestay is replaced back on top of the car This can mean a trip back to shore so make sure your boat is pointed into the wind CARING FOR AND STORING YOUR JIB If you sail in salt water you might as well spray off the jib at the same time you rinse the aluminum parts It will help keep your sail looking clean and fresh The angle that your leeboards will need to be set in order to ac
32. your boat has a domed deck be sure to use mylar packaging tape to prevent the rig from shifting during water trials The tape should be passed under the hull and secured around both ends of the cross tube www kayaksailor com Secure the front of the rig with the forward tie down line to any existing deck hardware If you can t find a good place to tie it don t worry Use mylar packaging tape at the level of the forestay eyebolt around and under the bow Place the leeboard control rods on the deck unwind the 3 sail control lines and lead them into the cockpit Check the security of the rig by trying to shift it from side to side If it moves more than 2 use more packaging tape Set the leeboard assemblies to the width of your boat The leeboard control knob should be tightened so the leeboards will remain in the raised position Tighten the shroud ring thumb screw to lock the leeboard assembly in place BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE WORKING FEATURES THE MAGIC TRACK MAST STEP This unique feature allows the mast and sail to be raised or lowered from the cockpit Pulling the mast car aft along the track raises the mast A bungee line pulls the mast car forward lowering the mast ATTENTION Keep yourself and others away from the rig while raising and lowering the sail The sliding mast car and moving spars can cause injury THE GOAL POSTS The goal posts hold the sail in place when the rig is
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