P & H OWNERS MANUAL
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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to one of the finest lines of British designed and manufactured sea kayaks on the planet. ABOUT P&H CUSTOM SEA KAYAKS As our tag line 'The British specialists In sea kayak design" suggests we have a long pedigree for fine designs and outstanding craftsmanship. Being out on the water is In our blood and we pride ourselves on delivering the choice, quality and innovation you would expect from people who not only design and build kayaks but who actually use them too. Our experience is what has kept us at the very forefront of the industry since we...

The following warnings and advice are aimed as a guide and cannot, by the nature of the sport, be fully comprehensive. They are intended to help you make a more informed decision as to whether you should participate. If you are not willing to assume all risks to yourself or others and abide by a duty to care for other water users, you should not go kayaking. The user of any P&H Sea Kayak product is personally responsible for his/her own safety and assumes all risks and all responsibility for any injury or death, which might occur while using All forms of sea kayaking can be dangerous and...

Technological advances have made kayaks more complex, and the pace of innovation is increasing. It is impossible for this manual to provide all of the information required to properly repair or maintain your kayak. In order to help minimize the risk of injury any work carried out on your kayak should be performed by a P&H Dealer. Your kayak has been engineered and tested with specific components and parts. Because of the great variety of these parts, it is impossible for P&H to check and approve all combination of parts. Modifying the shell or components may make the kayak unsafe. For...

P&H SEA KAYAKS - CARING FOR YOUR SEA KAYAK In order to ensure your kayak stays in good condition please take a little time to read the following guidelines: GENERAL CARE OF YOUR KAYAK o INTERIOR - Following a period of use, it is always a good idea to inspect the front and rear compartments as well as the cockpit area for damp gear, food ect. that you forgot you put there! The kayak should never be stored for long periods with any water inside, empty the kayak and use a sponge to mop up the last bit of water. Rinsing the interior with fresh water every now and again is general good...

The most important thing to remember when transporting your kayak is to make certain that it is tied securely. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU NEVER CARRY A KAYAK WITH THE HULL FLAT ONTO A ROOF RACK BAR. We recommend that our kayaks are always carried in well-padded carriers or leaned, on their edge, against a roof rack upright. If using carriers these should ideally be a minimum of 3" (75mm) wide and designed for the suitable style of kayak. The more of the carrier touching the kayak the less likely it is that the kayak will be dented. Whichever method is used, any area touching the kayak should...

It is always a good idea to check the skeg housing for any little pebbles or other debris that might have lodged and ensure that the skeg is functioning properly before you start and at the end of your trip. o GENERAL CARE OF WIRE SKEGS - The retractable skeg should be removed and the wire lightly lubricated once a year (something else to add to your pre-season checklist). Insert the small Allen (hex) key provided into the skeg slider knob (a) and loosen the grub screw, which holds the wire. Unhook the skeg unit (b) and remove from the hull of the kayak, slowly pulling the skeg wire...

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY (Limited one year) P&H make a warranty for one year from the date of retail purchase, that this product is free of defects in material and workmanship only. The warranty is not transferable, as warranty does not apply to second hand craft. The Warranty Registration Form must be completed and returned to make the warranty effective. P&H does not warrant that this Kayak is unbreakable. Repair including labour or replacement, at P&H's option, to all or any parts of the product, at P&H's discretion. Transportation charges either way. Damages caused by abuse or failure to...

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