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Owner’s Manual

   www.heritagekayaks.com

 


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Pleasure and Responsibility

Pleasure & Responsibility

Registration & Declaration

Kayak features 

Ready to paddle and navigation

Equipment

Index

CONTACTS
Service : service@heritagekayaks.com / Sales : sales@heritagekayaks.com 
Website : www.heritagekayaks.com 

Safety measures and warning

Maintenance and storage

Warranty

Manufacturer’s declaration

Reminder

Congratulations! You have just purchased a Heritage Kayak. The 

kayak business  is  changing  and  Heritage  is  at  the  leading 

edge  of  this  change.  Our  kayaks  are  produced  in  a  zero 

waste/zero landfill factory. We are committed to protecting 

the environment. 

We  encourage  you  to  read  this  Owner’s  Manual  carefully 

and consider  the  recommended  safety  tips.  Important 

navigation techniques,  maintenance  procedures,  care,  and 

storage are explained in this manual to better assist you.    

As  a  valued  consumer,  your  comments  or  questions  are 

always appreciated.

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REGISTRATION & DECLARATION

We strongly recommend 
that you consider all the 
information provided.
Keep this owner’s 
manual in a safe place.

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Warranty Registration

A  section  of  our  website  www.heritagekayaks.com  is dedicated 

to the warranty registration. Please fill out and complete 

the 

warranty  registration  within  30  days  following  the product’s 

purchase  date.  This  information  will  be  very  important  should 

you require assistance from our customer service department.  

Declaration of Origin

Certain states and/or provinces in North America require that we 

provide  a  declaration  of  origin.  This  declaration  of  origin  is 

provided on page 10. 

 


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Limited Consumer Warranty

Future Beach® Corporation warrants your new kayak 

to be free from defect in materials and workmanship, 

subject to the ollowing terms and conditions:

• Future Beach® warrants the hull of your new kayak 

to be free from defects in materials and  workmanship 

for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of retail sale.

• The kayak components are covered for a period of 

1 (one) year from the date of purchase. 

• The warranty is applicable to Future Beach® 

products registered and normally operated in North 

America. Under this warranty, Future Beach® is limit-

ed to the repair or replacement of  the components at 

the option of Future Beach®.

• This warranty is non-transferable to a   subsequent 

owner. 

The following is not covered by this warranty:

• Damage due to misuse, accident, collision, etc.

• Future Beach® Corporation shall have no liability 

whatsoever for any personal injury, accident or 

consequential damages. 

• Wear-and-tear deterioration, discoloration, or fading, 

etc.

• Commercial use or rental.

• Damage or surface corrosion caused by the environ-

ment.

• Damage caused by the use of aggressive chemical 

cleaning solvents.

Limited Consumer Warranty

Future Beach® Corporation warrants your new kayak 

to be free from defect in materials and workmanship, 

subject to the ollowing terms and conditions:

• Future Beach® warrants the hull of your new kayak 

to be free from defects in materials and  workmanship 

for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of retail sale.

• The kayak components are covered for a period of 

1 (one) year from the date of purchase. 

• The warranty is applicable to Future Beach® 

products registered and normally operated in North 

America. Under this warranty, Future Beach® is limit-

ed to the repair or replacement of  the components at 

the option of Future Beach®.

• This warranty is non-transferable to a   subsequent 

owner. 

The following is not covered by this warranty:

• Damage due to misuse, accident, collision, etc.

• Future Beach® Corporation shall have no liability 

whatsoever for any personal injury, accident or 

consequential damages. 

• Wear-and-tear deterioration, discoloration, or fading, 

etc.

• Commercial use or rental.

• Damage or surface corrosion caused by the environ-

ment.

• Damage caused by the use of aggressive chemical 

cleaning solvents.

KAYAK FEATURES

Read carefully, discover and learn
the major kayak components.

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Hull
Bow
Stern
Cockpit
Seat
Carry handles

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Hatches

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Deck

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Bungees cord

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Foot rest

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READY TO PADDLE AND NAVIGATION

It is strongly recommended that you take a cer-

tified kayak initiation course to learn the basic 

techniques and security measures.

When boarding, place one foot in the center of the 

kayak while holding on both sides of the cockpit.

Sit comfortably into the seat back and adjust your 

feet on the graduated foot wells or adjustable foot 

rests.

It is important to wear a USCG (United States Coast

Guard)approved life-jacket or a personal floatation

device. 

Your kayak should have the basic emergency 

equipment on board (spare paddle, first aid kit, 

whistle)

Before heading to the water make sure that all 

drain plugs are closed. 

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EQUIPMENT

Weather and water conditions:

Always  verify  the  weather  and 

water  conditions  in  the  area 

you  will  be  boating.  Your  kayak 

is  only  designed  for  use  in 

sheltered  waters,  lakes  and  slow 

moving  streams.  Your  kayak 

is  not  recommended  for  white 

water  use.  NEVER  go  kayaking  in 

severe winds, rain, thunderstorms, 

choppy  waters,  strong  currents, 

flood  waters,  or  where  tides  will 

seriously affect your ability to steer 

your kayak back to shore.

•  Spare Paddle
•  Sunglasses
•  Suntan lotion

First-Aid kit

Sound-Signaling device (whistle)

Non-skid foot wear

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It is important to wear a USCG (United States Coast 

Guard) approved life-jacket or a personal floatation 

device. The following list of equipment will make your 

experience safer and more enjoyable.

 


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SAFETY MEASURES AND WARNING

All paddle sports can be dangerous and physically

challenging. Paddle sports can cause serious injuries

or death if appropriate safety measures are not followed.
We  recommend  that  you  receive  instruction  in  proper 

padding techniques, safety and security on the water and first 

aid techniques before using your kayak.
Our  Owner’s  Manual  gives  you  a  summary  of  the  important 

points to follow for a pleasant and safe experience.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in the body’s core

temperature below the normal level (37˚C or 98.6˚F).

Hypothermia occurs when the body is subjected to

prolonged exposure to cold weather and body 

temperature drops below 35˚C or 95˚F. Marine 

accidents are very dangerous and can be more so 

if you are poorly prepared for the cold water.

Location

Before setting out, make sure you are familiar with

your surroundings. Be aware of permitted navigation

hours, emergency services, and locate the danger

zones.

Physical Capacity

Realistically evaluate your physical capacities and

resistance should you have to swim to the shore.

However, it is safer to stay with your kayak.

Slippery Hull

Your kayak becomes extremely slippery when wet.

Therefore, it is recommended that you wear slip-resistant

shoes and that you remain in the middle of your kayak at all 

times.

Do not stand in your kayak

Your kayak may capsize if you stand in it. 

Children

Never allow children to kayak without adult supervision.

Product safety information label

Your  kayak  comes  with  a  label  containing  important  safety 

information. This label must stay permanently on your kayak. 

Coast  guard regulations

Always abide by Coast Guard regulations, State and

local laws, ordinances, and rules concerning boating

and boating safety.

Your kayak was designed for calm water; it was not designed for rapids or white water

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Maintenance

Storage

Warning

To empty the water from your kayak, 
remove the drain plug and prop up the 
kayak vertically on its stern

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The best way to clean your kayak is with water. 

However, with tougher stains you can use some 

soft soap and a non-abrasive plastic brush.

The easiest way to store your kayak is to sit it on a 

flat surface. If your kayak  remains outdoors, you 

should keep it covered and out of direct sunlight. 

Do not leave any straps tightly clinched around your 

kayak for long periods, especially in warm weather. 

This can distort the shape of the kayak.  

You may find an accumulation of water between the 

hull and the deck due to paddle handling, rain, or 

condensation. Most Heritage Kayaks are equipped 

with drain plugs to remove this accumulated water. 

 


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LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY

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Limited Consumer Warranty

Heritage Kayaks® warrants your new kayak to be free 

from defect in materials and workmanship, subject to 

the following terms and conditions:

• Heritage Kayaks® warrants the hull of your new kayak 

to be free from defects in materials and  workmanship 

for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of retail sale.

• The kayak components are covered for a period of 1 

(one) year from the date of purchase. 

• The warranty is applicable to Heritage Kayaks® 

products registered and normally operated in North 

America. Under this warranty, Heritage Kayaks® is 

limited to the repair or replacement of  the components 

at the option of Heritage Kayaks®.

• This warranty is non-transferable to a   subsequent 

owner. 

The following is not covered by this warranty:

• Damage due to misuse, accident, collision, etc.

• Heritage Kayaks® shall have no liability whatsoever 

for any personal injury, accident or consequential 

damages. 

• Wear-and-tear deterioration, discoloration, or fading, 

etc.

• Commercial use or rental.

• Damage or surface corrosion caused by the environ-

ment.

• Damage caused by the use of aggressive chemical 

cleaning solvents.

This warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty by 

Heritage Kayaks® in connection with its boats and 

Heritage Kayaks® makes no warranties or represen-

tations, expressed or implied (including warranties of 

merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose) 

in such connexion except as specifically described in  

this warranty.

All incidental and/or consequential damages are 

excluded from this warranty. Implied warranties are 

limited to the life or this warranty.Some states do not 

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 

lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 

consequential damages, so the above limitations or 

exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives 

you special legal rights, and you may also have other 

legal rights which may vary from state to state. 

During the warranty period Heritage Kayaks® Leisure 

Products is obliged only to repair or replace, at its 

discretion, the above mentioned parts, at either its 

manufacturing plant, or at an authorized dealer store 

or service center, as decided by Heritage Kayaks®. 

Transportation costs back to the appointed place 

or repair or replacement are at the expense of the 

consumer. Heritage Kayaks® is not responsible for 

any damages incurred in transport, charges for storage 

or transportation fees, nor for inconvenience or loss of 

time or money while repairs are being made.

•  All incidental or consequential damages.

• Any damage incurred in transport from Heritage 

Kayaks® to the customer.

• Any transportation charges to and from an Autho-

rized repair facility.

• Labor to install new or replacement components

Customers are responsible for inspecting their kayak 

upon arrival for any shipping damage and must notify 

Heritage Kayaks® in writing within 5 (five) days of the 

date of delivery.

Heritage Kayaks® will be responsible for all freight 

and handling charges should the purchaser find a 

defect in either the hull or component parts within the 

first 30 days from the date of retail purchase.

After 30 days from the date of retail purchase, 

transportation charges for hulls and / or replacement 

components are the responsibility of the purchaser. 

This warranty is limited to the purchase price of the 

product, and is nontransferable to a subsequent 

owner.

Repair or return of boats

All requests for a return authorization number must 

be sent by email to service@heritagekayaks.com. The 

return of any boats will not be accepted by Heritage 

Kayaks® without an authorization number.

 


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MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF ORIGIN

The  corporation  further  certifies  that  this  was  the  first 

transfer of such new boat in ordinary trade or commerce.

160 Vanier Street, St-Jean, Qc, Canada   J3B 3R4

www.heritagekayaks.com    

The undersigned corporation hereby certifies that the new 

boat described below, has been transferred this _______ 

day of __________, Year ________, on invoice #  ________

to_________________________________________________
whose address is___________________________________

___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________ .
Type of boat: Kayak
Model: ____________________________________________
Serial Number:  ____________________________________

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President

 


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REMINDER

Warranty Registration

It is important to proceed with this 

registration within 30 days following 

the product’s purchase date.

Registration can be done 

 

electronically at :

www.heritagekayaks.com

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Your kayak information

Serial #

Date of purchase

Store name and address

(Please keep following

information along with this

user manual in a safe place

for further reference.)

 


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