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From: Chuck Holst <CHUCK_at_multitech.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] FW: Question on poly kayaks
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 09:14:20 -0500
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The 1997 Owner's Manual that comes with the roto Sealution provides that
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A kayak that comes with an owner's manual? What an interesting concept!

I write manuals for $200 modems. I have always thought it odd that many   $2000 kayaks come without one. Think of the topics that could be covered:   Care and repair of the hull, effects of UV on hatch covers, skeg repair,   installation of optional accessories such as compasses and towing   hardware, fitting out the cockpit, safety issues, etc.

Chuck Holst


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From: Michael R Noyes <mnoyes_at_ix.netcom.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] FW: Question on poly kayaks
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 19:19:35 -0400
My Current Designs Caribou came with a manual that covers all that.
Mike


Chuck Holst wrote:

> A kayak that comes with an owner's manual? What an interesting concept!
>
> I write manuals for $200 modems. I have always thought it odd that many   $2000 kayaks come without one. Think of the topics that could be covered:   Care and repair of the hull, effects of UV on hatch covers, skeg repair,   installation of optional accessories such as compasses and towing   hardware, fitting out the cockpit, safety issues, etc.
>
> Chuck Holst
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From: Ira Adams <iadams_at_earthlink.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] FW: Question on poly kayaks
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 98 13:40:12 -0500
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>>The 1997 Owner's Manual that comes with the roto Sealution provides that
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>A kayak that comes with an owner's manual? What an interesting concept!
>
>I write manuals for $200 modems. I have always thought it odd that many   
>$2000 kayaks come without one. Think of the topics that could be covered:  
> Care and repair of the hull, effects of UV on hatch covers, skeg repair,  
> installation of optional accessories such as compasses and towing   
>hardware, fitting out the cockpit, safety issues, etc.
>
>Chuck Holst

My Perception kayak came with a 21-page manual. It contained absolutely 
nothing about the particular kayak I bought (a Jocassee) or it's 
peculiarities, but it did contain safety tips, instructions on care of 
plastic hulls, a primer on paddles, a checklist for equipment to carry, 
and a list of books for more information on kayaking.

Ira  Adams




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