Native Watercraft Hammer Setup

Get your Native Watercraft Hammer 1210 dialed in with this complete initial setup guide. In this video, I walk through the essential steps every Hammer owner should follow on day one — including seat assembly, X-Range Propel Drive installation, the Springblade rudder setup, plus key tips to avoid common mistakes. This setup process also applies to many other Native Watercraft models, including the Titan X, Slayer MAX, and Slayer LTE, as well as the Bonafide P127.

Whether you’re brand new to the Hammer or transitioning from another Native platform, this guide will help you get on the water faster and with confidence.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro
00:17 – Seat Assembly & Installation
01:02 – Important tip about hardware orientation (AVOID DOING IT TWICE!)
03:20 – Important tip about hardware for locking swivel base
04:56 – X-Range Propel Drive Assembly & Installation
06:40 – Feline Photo Bomb
06:44 – X-Range Propel Drive Crankarm Installation and Torquing
07:34 – Important tip about properly torquing the crankarms
09:10 – Is your Propel drive clicking or squeaking?
09:39 – Springblade Rudder Assembly & Installation
14:57 – Recap
15:08 – Upcoming Video: Full Hammer Walkthrough Preview
15:14 – Upcoming Video: Hammer vs Titan X Comparison

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS SETUP VIDEO

How to correctly assemble and mount the Hammer seat
Proper hardware orientation so your drawer opens freely
Full X-Range Propel Drive installation for first-time owners
How to install the Springblade Rudder
Tips that make future adjustments easier
What to expect from the next two videos in this series

COMING SOON

1. Full Native Watercraft Hammer Walkthrough
A deep dive into features, storage, layout, mounting options, and on-water notes.

2. Hammer vs Titan X
Head-to-head comparison covering features, stability, speed with pedal and motor, and overall user experience.

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