OWNERS MANUAL ANGLER VERSION SHOWN

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1 OWNERS MANUAL ANGLER VERSION SHOWN

2 CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO BLUE SKY BOATWORKS. Blue Sky Boatworks is an entirely new line of quiet watercraft that takes comfort, ease of propulsion and stand-up stability to new levels. Whether you purchased the 360 Angler or 360 Escape, these superstable, highly efficient and versatile craft offer easy access from the beach or dock, and open a world of possibilities beyond any other personal watercraft. Please read this User s Guide carefully and retain it for future reference. It explains assembly/disassembly, proper operation, transportation, and care, as well as warranty information. BLUE SKY BOATWORKS / 3300 MCMINNVILLE HWY / SPARTA TN BLUE (2583) / INFO@BLUESKYBOATWORKS.COM

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Anatomy: 360 Escape 1-2 Anatomy: 360 Angler 3-4 (A) Assembly 5-7 (B) Captains Seat 8-10 (C) Flex Drive 11 (D) Transport 12 (E) Storage and Care 13 (F) Accessories 14 (G) Safety 15 (H) Toubleshooting 16 Warranty 17-18

4 ANATOMY: 360º ESCAPE Your 360º Escape is well-equipped and ready for adventure. Take some time to get to know all the features SLEEK TWIN HULLS FOR SPEED AND STABILITY 2 TWO EASY ACCESS HATCHES 3 TWENTY SIX SQUARE FEET OF DECK SPACE 4 CAPTAIN'S SWIVEL SEAT WITH DUAL-STEERING CONTROLS - TRIMMABLE FORWARD AND BACKWARD AS WELL AS UP AND DOWN 5 RAISED RAM HAND-TRACK GEAR ATTACHMENT TRACK 6 INTEGRATED WHEEL DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM 7 FLEXDRIVE SYSTEM INTERCHANGEABLE WITH E-DRIVE SYSTEM 8 PADDED DECK FOR ALL DAY COMPORT 9 POWER-POLE MICRO ANCHOR READY 10 REAR PORCH FOR EXTRA STAGING SPACE 11 TRACK-MOUNT CUP HOLDER 12 MESH SEATBACK POUCH 13 TWO HATCH INSERTS TO KEEP GEAR ORGANIZED 14 SPRING-LOADED KICK-UP RUDDER 15 PROP ACCESS HATCH 16 FOUR GRAB HANDLES 17 FOOTMAN'S LOOP TIE-DOWN POINTS ON HULL SPECIFICATIONS STYLE PEDAL OR ELECTRIC LENGTH (FT. IN.) 13' 4" WIDTH (IN.) 48" WEIGHT CAPACITY WEIGHT WARRANTY 500 LBS. 140 LBS.(W/O SEAT & DRIVE) 170 LBS. W/ SEAT AND DRIVE THREE-YEAR LIMITED 1-2

5 ANATOMY: 360º ANGLER Your 360º Angler is fishing-ready. Take some time to get to know all its features SLEEK TWIN HULLS FOR SPEED AND STABILITY 2 FOUR EASY ACCESS HATCHES 3 THIRTY SQUARE FEET OF DECK SPACE 4 CAPTAIN'S SWIVEL SEAT WITH DUAL-STEERING CONTROLS - TRIMMABLE FORWARD AND BACKWARD AS WELL AS UP AND DOWN 5 RAISED RAM HAND-TRACK GEAR ATTACHMENT TRACK 6 INTEGRATED WHEEL DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM 7 FLEXDRIVE SYSTEM INTERCHANGEABLE WITH E-DRIVE SYSTEM 8 PADDED DECK FOR ALL DAY COMPORT 9 POWER-POLE MICRO ANCHOR READY 10 FRONT AND REAR PORCH FOR EXTRA STAGING SPACE 11 TRACK-MOUNT CUP HOLDER 12 DRYBAG SEATBACK POUCH 13 TACKLE SADDLE BAG 14 TWO HATCH INSERTS TO KEEP GEAR ORGANIZED 15 ROD AND PADDLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 16 SPRING-LOADED KICK-UP RUDDER 17 PROP ACCESS HATCH 18 FOUR GRAB HANDLES 19 CROSSBEAM GEAR TRACKS 20 FOOTMAN'S LOOP TIE-DOWN POINTS ON HULL 21 TWO ROD HOLDERS SPECIFICATIONS STYLE PEDAL OR ELECTRIC LENGTH (FT. IN.) 13' 4" WIDTH (IN.) 48" WEIGHT CAPACITY WEIGHT WARRANTY 500 LBS. 140 LBS.(W/O SEAT & DRIVE) 170 LBS. W/ SEAT AND DRIVE THREE-YEAR LIMITED 3-4

6 (A) ASSEMBLY If you purchased your boat from a dealer, it likely is assembled already. However, your Blue Sky Boatworks boat was designed to be assembled (and disassembled) in a few minutes. Like anything, the more familiar you are with the process, the easier it becomes. To assemble, lay out the parts as shown below. (A1) ATTACH DECK AND HULLS. Align deck posts to hull receptors; depress push pins and slide hulls with equal pressure until push pins engage. Repeat for other hull. 5

7 (A) ASSEMBLY (CONT.) (A2) ATTACH WHEEL UNIT. Bungee tether is inserted in the factory. To attach wheels to frame, stretch bungee leaving a little tension so that wheel unit can be deployed/stowed; pull bungee downward and wedge into the cleat. Knot the bungee cord to maintain the proper tension. 6

8 (A) ASSEMBLY (CONT.) (A3) ATTACH CAPTAIN S SEAT. Insert seat post into deck, aligning hole for insertion of Quick Pin. (A4) CONNECT RUDDER CABLE. Secure rudder cable through guides as shown; align cable terminus with holes on steering actuator bar and insert clevis pin. IMPORTANT: Swiveling the Captain s Seat beyond 360 in any one direction can damage the rudder cable. You can adjust the tension on the cable by moving the tension adjustment plate to desired position and tightening the screws. 7

9 (B) CAPTAIN S SEAT The patent-pending Captain s Seat is one of several breakthrough features from Blue Sky Boatworks. Supremely comfortable with multiple height, pitch nd fore-aft settings, dial this seat in to perfectly fit your form. (B1) RAISE/LOWER. Release mechanism is located as shown. Press mechanism and lift seat to desired height; engage release mechanism to lock seat into preferred height. (B2) FORE-AFT. The Captain s Seat offers 5 of travel fore and aft to trim the boat and find the perfect distance from the FlexDrive pedals for your height and preferences. Press mechanism as shown and slide seat into desired position; Engage mechanism to lock seat in place. 8

10 (B) CAPTAIN'S SEAT (CONT.) (B3) RECLINE. Adjust the pitch of the back to desired position by loosening thumb knob as shown. Press back to desired pitch and tighten star clamp lock in place. (B4) STEERING. Rudder controls are conveniently located for either right or left hand operation. To turn right, pull the rudder control, and push to turn left. TURN RIGHT STRAIGHT TURN LEFT 9

11 (B) CAPTAIN'S SEAT (CONT.) (B5) SEAT ROTATION. The Captain s Seat has 360 of rotation for full range of motion. However, to prevent damaging rudder cable, DO NOT rotate the seat more than 360 in one direction. Rudder cable damage is not covered by warranty in the event of over-rotation of the seat.to rotate, loosen thumb knob as shown. To lock down seat, tighten knob. LOOSEN AND TIGHTEN THUMB KNOB OVER-ROTATING SEAT WILL DAMAGE THE RUDDER CABLE. 10

12 (C) FLEX DRIVE All Blue Sky Boatworks boats come standard with the patent-pending FlexDrive System. Please consult the FlexDrive manual included before attempting to install the Drive. 11

13 (D) TRANSPORT. You have multiple options when transporting your Blue Sky Boatworks boat. As the boats can be assembled/disassembled in a few minutes no component exceeds 46 pounds, a single person with a roof rack on his or her car can manage just fine. Of course a pick-up truck or trailer makes things a little easier. To avoid damage, always detach the FlexDrive upper unit and retract the lower unit and the rudder when transporting; failure to do so can void your warranty. (D1) CAR TOP. Disassemble the boat as shown on Page 5. It s important to get the order right when car topping in order for the boat to ride securely without damage to boat or roof rack. The two hulls fit nicely atop the aluminum deck as shown. Secure hulls to deck and lash down the deck to the rack. Transport the Captain s Seat and Upper drive unit inside the vehicle. (D2) PICK-UP TRUCK. Full-size, mid-size or even compact pick-ups like a Tacoma, your Blue Sky Boatworks boat will slide easily into the bed. A bed extender is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, and mandatory on small pick-up trucks. (D3) TRAILER. A number of trailers on the market can accommodate your boat. Tennessee Trailer has designed a model specifically for Blue Sky Boatworks. Contact BSB customer service to learn more: BLUE (2583) / INFO@BLUESKYBOATWORKS.COM 12

14 (E) STORAGE AND CARE. When not in use, store your Blue Sky Boatworks boat out of the weather and direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can fade your boat over time and in extreme heat can warp the hull. Protection from the elements discourages insects/small animals from making a home of your boat. Always drain hulls completely after each use. Failure to follow proper storage and care practices can void your warranty. (E1) DO STORE LIKE THIS. Retract the rudder and lower drive unit and store your boat on a flat, solid, level surface out of the elements and away from direct sunlight. WHEN SUSPENDING, CONNECT TO FRAME ONLY CUSHION BENEATH HULLS RECOMMENDED WHEN STORING ON SOLID SURFACE (E2) DO NOT STORE LIKE THIS. Avoid storing your boat on saw horses or on its edge; never hang your boat from the carry handles or padeyes. (E3) KEEP IT CLEAN. After each use it s a good idea to spray down the entire boat and with a hose; use a sponge or soft brush and dish soap on stubborn areas. (E4) FOR STICKY ADJUSTMENTS. To keep seat and rudder controls operating smoothly, periodically spray components with dry silicone. 13

15 (F) ACCESSORIES. Your Blue Sky Boatworks boat is designed to accept a range of accessories that let you customize your boat to your adventure. The 360 Angler offers a number of additional features specifically designed for the fishing enthusiast. Modifications by the owner that require drilling into the hulls/frame are not recommended and, in most cases, can void the warranty. (F1) POWER POLE READY. The 360 Angler is manufactured with brackets in place and ready to easily accept dual Power Poles. Follow instructions supplied by Power Pole. (F2) TRANSDUCER READY. Ram s Transducer Arm Mount quickly and easily mounts on gear tracks; battery and cabling stow safely inside the hulls. (360 Angler only.) Follow instructions supplied by manufacturer. (F3) GEAR TRACKS GALORE. The 360 Angler includes two Ram Rod Holders and has an abundance of gear tracks factory installed for additional accessorizing. (F4) ORION COOLER READY. The Back Porch on both the 360 Angler and 360 Escape perfectly accommodate the Orion 35; makes a great extra seat, standing platform and footrest. 14

16 (G) SAFETY. With unmatched stability, ease of operation, comfort and roominess, BSB s 360 Angler and 360 Escape open up the joys personal, quiet watercraft adventure to more people, especially those who never quite felt comfortable in kayaks. Be sure to follow a few sensible rules to ensure every outing is the safest it can be. Always wear a personal flotation device (PFD) when aboard your boat. When standing and walking on deck, avoid walking out to the end of the front porch. Thoroughly check all equipment before launching; make sure the drain plug is securely tightened and all hatches are secure and watertight. Always bring a paddle and secure it with a leash. If the water is unfamiliar, scout it first; be aware of currents, rapids, tidal changes. Don t open hatches in unstable water, or leave them open in any water conditions. Go with a friend; if soloing, let someone know your plans and location. Know your abilities and don t exceed them. Keep essential electronics and personal items in dry bags and stored inside the hulls. During transport, always tie down your boat and double-check knots and/or cams. 15

17 (H) TROUBLESHOOTING. (Info to come) 16

18 WARRANTY This warranty applies to all Blue Sky Boatworks boats that are sold new or as demos (each a Blue Sky ), subject to the exceptions listed below. What does this warranty cover? This warranty covers substantial defects in materials and workmanship in the hull and outfitting components of your Blue Sky, subject to the exceptions and requirements listed below. What is not covered by this warranty? This warranty does not cover any problems resulting from abuse, misuse, commercial use, or ordinary wear (such as, for example, abrasions, chipping or color fading), or from failure to use or care for the Blue Sky in accordance with instructions furnished. This warranty does not cover products sold as is or without warranty, or Blue Skys that have been altered structurally or that have been subjected to stresses beyond the physical limits of the boat s material. This warranty is the exclusive statement of your rights with respect to any defects in the Blue Sky you have purchased, and this limited warranty supersedes any other express warranty or statement, written or oral, made in connection with your purchase. This warranty excludes any consequential or incidental damages or expenses resulting from any defect in your Blue Sky. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Who is this warranty for? This warranty is for the original retail purchaser or for subsequent owners. How long does this warranty last? This warranty lasts for three (3) years from the original date of purchase of the Blue Sky from an authorized dealer (unless the Blue Sky was sold as a demo, or if you are not the original owner, in which case the warranty period begins when the boat is first shipped from Blue Sky Boatworks). Any implied warranties under applicable state law are limited to the duration of this limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. What will Blue Sky Boatworks do under this warranty? Blue Sky Boatworks will repair or replace (at its option) the hull and/or outfitting components, based on the applicable warranty year, as follows: Blue Sky Hull: First Year of Warranty: We ll replace or repair the hull for free (or we ll replace the complete boat for 20% of the current MSRP), and you cover shipping costs. Second Year of Warranty: We ll replace or repair the hull for 20% of current boat MSRP (or we ll replace the complete boat for 40% of the current boat MSRP), plus shipping. Third Year of Warranty: We ll replace or repair the hull for 30% of the current boat MSRP (or we ll replace the complete boat for 60% of the current boat MSRP), plus shipping. If a model has been discontinued and we chose to replace it, we will substitute the most comparable model from the current model lineup.

19 Blue Sky Outfitting Components: Certain branded components are covered by the warranty of component manufacturer. You may obtain a copy of any such warranties by contacting warranty@ blueskyboatworks.com, or calling (931) Other JK Kayak Outfitting Components: First Year of Warranty: Free replacement, and you cover shipping costs. Second Year of Warranty: Replacement at 30% of current MSRP, plus shipping. Third Year of Warranty: Replacement at 60% of current MSRP, plus shipping. What Costs will I be responsible for? For a covered warranty repair or replacement, you will be responsible for paying the applicable percentage of MSRP (as noted above), as well as all shipping costs to and from our manufacturing facility or such other place as we may designate. How do I obtain warranty service? Please note that you will need your proof of purchase as the original consumer purchaser to submit a warranty claim, if you are the original owner. To make a claim, please use the online warranty submission form below. If you are not able to submit the form below, please call us at (931) We may require that you provide photos or return the product to us at your cost. This warranty applies to USA and Canada purchases only. Blue Sky Boatworks international warranties are handled directly through our overseas distributor and dealer networks. Their warranties may vary from ours, check with your local dealer for more information. If your boat is deemed as defective, and replaced under warranty we will ask (once your boat is built and ready to ship) that you take the defective boat out of commission by drilling a minimum of 10 half inch sized holes in the bottom down the length of the hull and send the picture in to warranty@blueskyboatworks.com. This is only for liability & safety purposes to ensure the lives of all future Blue Sky owners. Once we receive conformation that your boat has been destroyed your replacement will ship out.

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