KERO Puffin Saranac - Manual (Page 3)

the “wings” are flush with the sides of the boat. Make sure the stems are in alignment with
the ends of the boat skin. If you had problems in Step 2, push the gunwales all the way in
and drop them inside the skin. Close and secure the flaps to cover the gunwale ends.
7. Repeat the procedure in step 5 and 6 with Cross Ribs (4).
8. Repeat the procedure in step 5 and 6 with Cross Ribs (3), (2), and (1).
9. Inflate the Flotation Tubes. Starting with the upper chambers, inflate to a pressure that is
easy to achieve with the pump. When you are done, the keel rod should be between the
white lines in the bottom of the boat skin.
10. Install the black fabric End Caps. Hook the end of the end cap over the end of the hull, pull
tight, and secure with the matching Velcro strips on hull and end cap.
THE HULL IS NOW COMPLETE
INSTALLING THE SEATS
The inflatable seats have a valve and a support frame on the back. At the
front of the seat are two short straps with snaps at the ends.
The Cross Rib immediately behind each seat is supported by a thwart
(cross brace). To allow both double and solo seating, one of the thwarts
has been made removable so it can be installed on a Cross Rib (4) or (5).
See picture.
Installing Seats for Double.
1. Install the removable thwart on a Cross Rib (5) as shown in illustration on the front cover.
Note: The clips at the ends of the thwart should be in the unlocked position (wing out to the
side) for installation and should then be locked (wing straight down).
2. Inflate the seats. The seats are most comfortable if they are just filled with air, but not
pressurized.
3. Place one seat just in front of each thwart.
4. Run the front straps around the Cross Ribs (4) and secure the snaps.
5. Run the rear seat strap under the cross rib, over the thwart, and secure with the buckle.