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Read this Assembly Guide before assembling the Oru Coast+, and watch the video at www.orukay-ak.com/assembly. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 1-844-FOLD-ORU.

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COAST+ ASSEMBLY GUIDEThe

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BOW(front)

Bowfairing

Sternfairing

STERN(back)

Handle Handle

Cockpithandles

Cockpit

BackrestRatchetbuckles

Deck lines

BulkheadBulkhead Bulkhead

Seamchannels

Deck hatch

Seatpad

Thigh braces

Coaming(cockpit rim)

Rubber deck web

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GETTING STARTED

With a few steps, the box you’re looking at will unfold into a sixteen-foot long kayak that’s up for great adventures. It’s inspired by the Japanese art of origami— and while it’s not quite as easy as unfolding a piece of paper, your Oru Coast+ is designed to be simple and intuitive to assemble.

With a bit of practice, the Coast+ can be put together in ten minutes—but the first time will take longer, as you learn the process and the folds break in. Be patient and don’t force anything; components are custom-engineered to fit together precisely. We recommend doing it at home the first time, and also watching our assembly video.

You’ll be on the water in no time at all, and we can’t wait to hear about your Oru Kayak journeys. Send your photos and videos to [email protected] or add #orukayak to share them with the community.

Enjoy your adventures!

The Oru Kayak team

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• Read this entire Assembly Guide.

• Watch the assembly video at www.orukayak.com/assembly.

• Your first assembly may take 30+ minutes, but with practice you’ll get to 10. Be patient!

• If possible, do your first assembly at home, and leave it assembled overnight to help break in the folds.

• Read the included Owner’s Manual for import-ant information about safety, usage, care, stor-age, and transportation of your Oru kayak.

• If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] or call us at 1-844-FOLD-ORU. We love to help!

Pro Tips

Assembly

Storing items in your Coast+

Making Adjustments

Back on Dry Land: Folding your kayak into its box

Caring for your Oru Kayak

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PRO TIPSCONTENTS


Loosen and slide the shoulder strap off the sides of the box. You won’t use it while kayaking, but you will need it when you fold the Oru Kayak back into box form.

Unclip the two sets of plastic buckles on both sides of the orange lid. Lift the lid off.

Remove the loose kayak components packed into the box. See page 6 for a guide to the loose components. Several additional components are permanently attached to the hull/deck.

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 1: OPEN THE BOX

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The lid becomes the kayak’s floorboard.

The box becomes the kayak’s hull and deck.

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Open ratchet buckles on ei-ther side of box, by squeez-ing box together slightly, then lifting up on Y-shaped lever to release strap.

Hold the two folds at the or-ange stickers. Pull apart as indicated in the illustration (at left) to open.

Push the ends apart to extend the box into a long sheet.

Push down on any folds that are bending inwards, to pop the hull flat as you extend it.

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 2: UNFOLD THE BOX

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short strap with orange

stitching


GUIDE TO LOOSE PARTS

Shoulder strap: Used to carry the kayak when in box form. Stow behind the back-rest while kayaking. Loose seam channels (4): Help seal the deck seam.

Cockpit bulkhead (large): Provides structural rigidity behind the cockpit.

Stern bulkhead (small): Provides structural rigidity in the kayak’s stern (back).

Backrest: Combines back support and structural rigidity.

Seat pad: Tucks under the shock cord in the floorboard.

Rubber deck web: Stash extra gear under this sturdy, stretchy web.

Spare parts: Extra hardware for repairs or replacements.

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4 SEAM CHANNELS

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SHOULDER STRAP

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STERN BULKHEAD

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COCKPIT BULKHEAD

RUBBER DECK WEB

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BACKREST

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SEAT PAD

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SPARE PARTS

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GUIDE TO FLOORBOARD PARTS

Backrest plate

Right cockpithandle

Left cockpithandle

Seat pad shock cord

BoxBuckles

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4

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STERN

BOW

NOTE: If you like, you can buckle these together to keep them out of the way before assembling the kayak.

Handles: Lock into coaming and provide support when entering or exiting the kayak.

Backrest plate: Holds the backrest and column (see Step 9).

Seat pad shock cord: The seat pad tucks under the shock cord in the center of the floorboard (see Step 10).

Box buckles: Two sets of buckles hold the box closed, but are not used when in kayak form.

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BOW(front)

STERN(back)

NOTE: The double-walled corrugated poly-propylene that Oru Kayaks are made from will naturally show marks and scratches from use. As long as they do not puncture the material, they are nothing to worry about, and do not affect the integrity of the kayak.

Think of them like marks and scratches on thick leather boots.

If you do get a hole or puncture, repair kits are available at www.orukayak.com.

Fairings: These seal the boat at the bow and stern, and include handles for carrying the kayak.

Ratchet buckles: Ten ratch-et buckles close the deck tightly and easily.

Bow (front) bulkhead: Like the loose cockpit and stern bulkheads, this provides structural rigidity.

Adjustable footrest: Keeps your legs in a comfortable position and gives you greater control of the kayak.

Coaming: The rim around the cockpit can hold the Oru Spray Skirtif desired.

Bulkhead hook: This helps the footrest pack more neatly when the kayak folds into the box.

End straps: These straps help keep the bow and stern tightly closed.

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GUIDE TO HULL/DECK PARTS

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Unhook snaphook on bungeefrom D-ring.

Fully tighten the end straps at bow and stern, to help give the kayak its basic shape.

Push down on any folds that are bending inwards. (Don’t be afraid to use a little muscle!)

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 3: UNHOOK BULKHEAD & TIGHTEN END STRAPS

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STERN


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Fit one loose seam channel tightly end-to-end with the permanently-attached seam channel at the bow. There should be no gap between the two seam channels. (See close up.) Repeat with second seam channel.

Repeat at the stern of the kayak with third and fourth seam channels.

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 4: ATTACH THE SEAM CHANNELS

seamchannel

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seamchannels

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CLOSE UP The seam channels attach end-to-end as shown.

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channel

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permanently attached seam

channel

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Insert the bow bulkhead (attached by a bungee) into the two black U-channels affixed to the hull at the bow.

Insert the cockpit bulkhead into the two black U-channels affixed to the hull behind the cockpit.

Insert the stern bulkhead into the two black U-channels affixed to the hull at the stern.

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 5: INSERT THE BULKHEADS

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BOW

NOTE: The first time you assemble your Coast+ kayak, this is a good time to install your thigh braces (included).

STERN


Rotate the front cockpit rib to slide the keyhole over the farthest shiny screw.

Insert long strap with finger loop into the first ratchet buckle in front of the cockpit by just a few clicks.

Repeat with the strap behind the cockpit.

If any folds bend inwards, pop them back out.

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 6: LOOSELY CLOSE THE COCKPIT

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BOW

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CLOSE UP Slide the keyhole over farthest shiny screw.

frontcockpit

rib

long strap with finger

loop

front coaming

latch B

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 7: INSTALL THE FLOORBOARD

Fold the floorboard into a U-shape, and insert it into the cockpit.

Flex the middle of the floor-board upward, forming a W-shape. Place the edge of one handle into the recessed groove in the coaming, over the strap.

While pushing the middle of the floorboard down, rotate the handle to lock it into place; the handle will snap in when fully rotated. Repeat with the other handle. See close up.

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Now rotate the handles and lock them into

the coaming.

Fold the floorboard into the hull. Flex the

middle of the floorboard upward.

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CLOSE UPHandle goes over coaming latch. Rotate the cockpit handle to lock into the coaming, as shown.

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STERN


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CLOSE UP Make sure the black trim on the deck slides entirely into the seam channels.

deck

decktrim

seamchannel

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STERN

front coaming

latch B

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Line up the shiny screws with the slots in the front cockpit rib.

Tighten ratchet buckle by pulling up on lever, sliding the shiny screws all the way into the slots in the front cockpit rib.

Close front coaming latch.

Insert the straps and tighten the four remaining ratchet buckles on the front deck, starting at the cockpit and working towards the bow.

Make sure that the edges of both sides of the deck slide completely into the seam channels. See close up.

Push downward on the seam channel while pulling on each strap to make it easier.

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 8: CLOSE THE FRONT OF THE KAYAK

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CLOSE UP How to lock the back-rest column into the cockpit and coaming. This view shows behind the backrest.

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STERNSlide the backrest column into the slotted backrest plate in the floorboard. Tilt upward to lock in place.

Place the two keyholes in the backrest column over the two shiny screws below the kayak deck (see close up). Tighten the ratchet buckle behind the cockpit, sliding the screws into slots to lock in place.

Close rear coaming latch.

Insert the straps and tighten the remaining ratchet buckles, as in Step 8, moving from cockpit to stern.

Clip the buckle on each side of the backrest into the straps on the coaming.

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 9: CLOSE THE BACK OF THE KAYAK

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Confirm end straps are fully tight at bow and stern, then tuck the foam bocks behind the straps to seal ends. Stretch the neoprene fair-ings over the bow and stern and clip the buckles to the first deck buckles at each end. Tuck the end straps under the fairings. Stretch the rubber deck web across the six buttons in front of the cockpit.

Slip the seat pad under the shock cord on the floor-board.

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ASSEMBLY / STEP 10: ADD THE FINISHING TOUCHES

DCLOSE UP The notch of the seat pad should face the bow.

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CLOSE UP Tuck foam block behind tightened strap

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STORING ITEMS IN YOUR COAST+ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST

n Bow and stern straps are tight, foam plugs are in, and the fairings cover both ends.

n Seam channels are tight and no deck trim is visi-ble underneath.

n All 10 ratchet buckles are tight.

n Coaming is locked at front and back of the cockpit.

n Both cockpit handles are locked onto the coaming.

Congratulations! Your Oru Kayak is ready for the water.

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IN THE DECK HATCH:Rotate deck hatch cover left to open.

Place small items you want close at hand in the hatch.

Replace cover and tighten.

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NOTE: The deck hatch cover is waterproof, but the bag is not if submerged. PUT ELECTRONICS IN THE DRY BAG PROVIDED BEFORE STOWING IN DECK HATCH.

UNDER THE RUBBER DECK WEB:Great for water bottles, spare paddles, and other gear.


THE FOOTRESTFrom a seated position, move the footrest by loos-ening or tightening the left and right buckles just below the kayak deck, in front of the cockpit handles.

The footrest should keep your legs comfortably bent, with your knees splayed outward.

THE THIGH BRACES:Loosen knob and slide to a comfortable position. Tight-en knob.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

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THE BACKREST: Unclip the shock cord from the strap.

Move the orange cord up or down the notched backrest column to a comfortable height.

Re-clip the shock cord to the strap.

Adjust seat back by pulling side straps to tighten and pull seat back forward, and loosening straps to release seat back.

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BACK ON LAND: FOLDING YOUR KAYAK INTO ITS BOX

Disassembling the Coast+ is basically a simple reversal of the assembly.

However, there are a few tricks. Follow these directions to learn how to pack your Coast+ back into its box quickly and easily.

Unclip and pull off the fairings, and fully loosen the end straps and unplug bow and stern.

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3 IMPORTANT: Remove the four loose seam channels (applied in Step 4).

Open both coaming latches and pull cockpit apart. Un-clip and remove the backrest, and un-hook the coaming rib.

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Remove rubber deck web, and open all ten ratchet buckles by lifting up on Y-shaped lever and pulling finger loop.

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Once you’ve removed all the detachable parts, note the black and orange arrows and targets on the hull. You’ll use these to guide the next steps, in which you will fold the bow and stern of the Coast+ inward—like an ac-cordion—and twist them together.

This fold is an almost magical transformation, from boat back to box.

ORANGE ARROW

BLACK ARROW

ORANGE TARGET

BLACK TARGET

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Repeat with the other end. Fold the two accordioned ends towards the middle, to slide past each other.

9Fold second fold inward, compressing it like an accordion.

8 Push orange arrow towards orange target, and black arrow towards black target. Keep pushing, until the arrows hit their targets!

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Remove the seat pad and floorboard. Don’t be afraid to use a little force.

6 With all loose components removed, fold one end inward as shown. Push down to invert that section into a V.

7Pull out the three bulkheads and hook the bulkhead keeper to the D-ring, as it was when you received it.

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Stash loose components in the box. Tighten the ratchet buckles and place the floorboard over the top of the box.

12Push down to compress the box. Insert the short ratchet straps with the orange stitching into the buckles on both sides.

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Place and tighten the shoulder strap loops over the box as shown.

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Thank you for supporting Oru Kayak, American manufacturing, and making the outdoors more accessible. We’re a young company and we wouldn’t be here without you.

We hope you have a great time exploring in the Coast+!

Happy paddling!

The Oru Kayak Team

THANK YOU!

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• Inspect your kayak before each use to make sure it is not damaged, and that all fasteners are tight.

• Rinse off your kayak with clean, fresh water after each use, especially after paddling in salt water. It’s especially important to rinse the ratchet buckles.

• Make sure water does not collect inside the kayak case after use.

• Some water may collect inside the plastic corrugations. To let it escape, flip the unfolded kayak upside down to let it drain out.

• For additional cleaning, use general-purpose cleaning spray with a soft, non-abrasive rag or sponge.

• In case of serious damage or punctures, repair kits are available at www.orukayak.com, or email us at [email protected].

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