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Replacement Seatbacks

There are two different possible scenarios: 1) The spring & plunger securing the seatback is missing but the seatback is in otherwise fine condition. Click here to see the “symptoms” of a missing spring and plunger. If this is the case you can...

Repair Guide for Composite Models

Composite canoe and kayak are built using resin and fiberglass fabric or combination of fiberglass, Kevlar®, or graphite/carbon fabrics. In simplest terms composite construction consists of multiple layers or laminates of fabric encapsulated and...

Quiet Contact System by Chad Hoover

Content by Chad Hoover, reposted from the Wilderness Systems blog. We often taught stealth as the primary advantage of the kayak. Here is my modification to take it to the next level. I found this product from Stewart Products Sure Step and it...

Pungos and Rudder Systems

The Pungo can not accept a rudder; however, it was designed to not need one as much as some other boats. Contrary to popular belief, kayak rudders are intended to help kayaks go straight, not turn. A crosswind will naturally cause our kayaks to turn...

Proper Paddling Position

Reposted from the Wilderness Systems blog, written by James P. Shank As we all know, proper positioning in the kayak can be the key to a successful day on the water, or waking up the next morning in pain, and wondering if we'll live to see the...

Practicing Re-Entry Into a Sit-On-Top

Phase 3 Outfitting Adjustment Guide

The Phase 3 cockpit in your Wilderness Systems boat is a multi-component system that was designed for comfort, performance and safety. It is important to get all of the components adjusted properly. The model of kayak you have will determine which...

Painting and Adding Decals to a Kayak

Let’s start at the beginning. This past summer I decided that I had finally had enough of not being able to put any kind of decals on my 2000 Wilderness Systems Pungo. You see, because of the pebbled surface the only place that any decals would even...

Is it hard to learn to kayak?

Kayaking can be as easy or challenging as you want, depending on your choice of on-the-water environments. You can learn the basic skills for kayaking in protected waters in just a few hours. It's best to take a class with a qualified instructor, to...

Installing a Sonar in Your SOT

Before setting my sights on reservoir fishing, I thought that I had no need for a depth finder. Carefully studying a rivers surface, I could foretell the locations of ledge rocks and boulders by the boils they deflected to the surface. While fishing...

Installing a Marine Compass

This video show you how to install a marine compass on a Wilderness Systems kayak equipped with a compass recess area on the deck.

Installing a Flushmount Rod Holder

Reposted from the Wilderness Systems blog, written by Chad Hoover Flush mount rod holders are great for flatwater and nearshore fishing if properly installed. Factory installed rod holders are generally installed in a standard position and angled...

Apex Carbon (2 Sizes)

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