Folding your boat for compact storage
STEP 1 : Disassemble and deflate boat
Remove the oars from both sides of the boat.Deflate all air chambers.The valves should be unlocked by pushing and twisting one quarter turn.Leave H-R valves open. Remove the wooden seat and floor.Deflate bow camber first, this will make it easier to fold later.. Fully deflate boat by attaching foot pump to each of the valves. |
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STEP 2 : Fold both sides of the boat
Fold both end cones over transom. Fold both sides of the boat as shown on the picture. You want the pontoons to fold in so the entire package is not wider than the transom . |
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STEP 3 : Fold transom
Roll forward front bow.Fold front bow under main chamber. Fold transom |
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STEP 4 : Fold inflatable
Fold inflatable boat compactly. |
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STEP 5 : Place folded inflatable into storage bag
Place folded inflatable boat and accessories into storage/carrying bag. 12 feet and 14 feet (DYL-380/DYF-380 and DYL-430/DYF-430) inflatables comes with two storage bags. One for boat inself another for floor boards and accessories |
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