How to take care
of your kayak.
A few simple habits keep your Edge Alnes looking and performing its best, season after season.
Keep it out of the sun
Lengthy exposure to sunlight can fade your boat's bright colour, weaken the hatch covers, and deform plastic elements — especially when left on top of a car with tight straps.
Keep it clean
Wash your kayak inside and out with fresh water after every use. Rinsing off sea water helps preserve the metal parts.
Keep it covered
Use a cockpit cover to keep the inside of your kayak both clean and protected from the sun.
Skeg maintenance
Regularly rinse the skeg blade and slider areas to keep them running freely.
Tight hatches
If the hatches are difficult to fit, apply a little silicone spray to ease the job.
Deck lines
Keep deck lines neat, and inspect the ropes for damage and tears regularly.
Damage & gelcoat scratches
Inspect the gelcoat for damage regularly. Scratches through the gelcoat should be repaired.
Going further
Storage, transport, repairs & warranty
The owner's manual covers long-term storage, transporting by car, gelcoat repair, colour codes, and the five-year warranty.
