Let this sit for 8-12 hours to cure the adhesive. To do this, place a tarp on the deck of the boat and fill the tarp with water, this water will apply even pressure to the pad and the tarp will keep the fresh adhesive dry. (Optional step) Giving the adhesive ample time to cure under even pressure is the best way to ensure that it will stay stuck. One piece at a time, peel the backing and place it firmly in place, smoothing from the middle out to the edges as you apply even pressure. While letting the boat dry, lay out your deck pad pieces so you know where they will be placed, they only fit one way, and doing this will help you do it efficiently once the backing is peeled. Vibe Sea Ghost 130 and 110 Fishing Kayaks: Shock and Awe - 829 (Raleigh) A new shipment of Vibe kayaks will soon be in stock. Vibe Sea Ghost 130 Angler Kayak Package (Orange Camo, Tsunami Red Evolve Paddle)Adventure more with the new Vibe Sea Ghost 130 kayak. (Optional step) apply adhesion promoter to the deck where the pads will be going, follow the directions on the product. The kayak is garage kept and ready for new owner. Use the alcohol mix to spray down and clean the deck thoroughly, the adhesive needs a nice clean surface to adhere properly. Remove the tape, and test the system, deploying the rudder, and ensuring you have a full turning radius on each toe control.Ĭlean up the deck of your boat with soap and water, getting the large pieces of dirt and grime off, if your boat is brand new you can skip this step. (this will help you adjust the steering cables).Īt the back of the boat pull any slack out of the steering lines without pulling the toe rocker out of place, and tie them off to the posts on the rudder by passing the line through the hole, around and back under the arm to the front using the groove, and then terminate it with a barrel knot. Place a piece of tape on the foot braces so the toe rockers are lined up with the face of the foot brace. ![]() Measuring where the cable can rest in the J-hook and tying the red ball at this point. Run the deployment cable through the slot at the base of the rudder, and then up through the hole in the side of the rudder, tying a simple overhand knot to secure it.Īt the center of the boat, pull all slack out of the cable. Put the rudder in place securing it with the linchpin.įeed the thicker rudder deployment line through the cleat, and through the line guide to the back of the boat. Run the cable towards the bow to the loop at the end of the track where you can tie it off. Run the steering cable through the line guide to the back of the rudder, if this gets stuck, try attaching a piece of heavy fishing line and feeding that through first, pulling the cable through behind it.įeed the cable through the top of the toe rocker and back around the groove on the foot brace. Clip the toe rocker on and insert the spring clips into the gap.
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