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Before attaching the
casting bar to your
boat, make sure that the
FoldCat’s pontoons are
partially deflated. Insert
the upright bases over the
underbars in the bow and
tighten the set screws at
the base using the hex key.
DEFLATION & STORAGE
Although
PVC material can become brittle in extremely cold
temperatures, you can still safely store your Sea Eagle in them
so long as you avoid dropping it and do not subject it to any
sudden impacts.
If you’re planning to leave your Sea Eagle outside, be sure to
keep it raised up off of the ground. Its also a good idea to keep
it covered so that it is not directly exposed to berries, leaves,
rain, sunlight and other elements. Sea Eagles that are left in
water will most likely have to be emptied from time to time.
Make sure that your boat is dry before storing your FoldCat
for more than a few days, to remove any excess moisture that
could cause unsightly mildew. Choose a cool, dry spot when
storing in an enclosed area like basement, closet or garage.
Before you begin the deflation process, remove the seats, rod
holders, casting bar and motor mount.
To deflate, remove the cap
and press the valve stem
down and clockwise into
the open position. Release
around 50-75% of the air
from each chamber before
fully deflating. Leave the
valve open so excess air
can be pushed out as you
rollup the boat.
As you deflate, it can
be helpful to push the
pontoons under the
floorboards.
Start by folding the
pontoon ends toward
the middle. Roll the
boat forward pushing
any excess air out of the
boat as you go along.
When you’re finished,
tuck the bow ends neatly
underneath.
Place the hull at the center
of the opened boat bag
and wrap the boat with
the narrow flaps first.
Lash down with the nylon
straps to secure and repeat
this process with the wide
flaps and nylon straps.
DEFLATION & STORAGE
