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  • Page 1 Hobie Mirage ® ® Kayak Manual...
  • Page 3 In 1950, Hobie’s dream was born in his parents’ garage when he decided to apply his love of woodworking to the sport of surfing. Dad backed out the Buick... Hobie carved out his very first surfboard... Hobie’s business of fun had begun.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    On the Water ..............................17 ® Lowrance Ready Option ..........................20 Storage and Transport ..........................23 Maintenance and Care ..........................26 Safety ..................................28 Warranty ................................30 Look for this icon. Online video is available at www.hobie.com/support/products Please read through the instruction manual before using this product...

  • Page 5: Anatomy

    Anatomy Hull MirageDrive 180 Vantage CT Seat Paddle Cassette Plug Gear Bucket Items not shown to scale hobie.com...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly MirageDrive Cranks Depending on the Mirage kayak model, cranks may or may not require assembly. Insert cranks into drums while depressing button at top. 7/32 Tighten crank bolt all the way (snug not tight) using a 7/32” Allen® wrench.
  • Page 7 Assembly Vantage CT Assembly Line up threaded inserts on seat back frame with holes molded in seat bottom frame. Once aligned, insert screws and tighten. hobie.com...
  • Page 8 Assembly FWD/REV Handle Installation Line up the shorter (FWD) handle on the left and the longer Longer (REV) handle on handle on the right the right Shorter handle on the left Longer handle on the right 3/8 Wrench Screw in both pull handles into the levers on the MirageDrive...
  • Page 9 Lower drive Level straight down making sure the spine is level Press down and CLICK lock drive into Click and Go’s. The drive locks automatically when installed. Removal Level Pull back each Click and Go lever Lift drive straight hobie.com...

  • Page 10: Miragedrive

    MirageDrive Instruction Pedal Adjustment Press the adjuster button at top of crank. Squeeze Adjust cranks by rotating and clicking them into the desired position. Make sure both cranks are in the same position number. With both feet on the pedals and together (fins straight down), your...
  • Page 11 From the forward position, pull the right handle to shift the drive into reverse. (This is the longer handle of the two) From the reverse position, pull the left handle to shift the drive into forward. hobie.com...
  • Page 12 MirageDrive Instruction Pedaling Resistance Remove the small keeper ring and pin to slide the fin off the mast. Loosen the screw on the bottom of the mast to increase resistance on the fin. Tighten the screw to decrease Slide the fin back onto the mast and secure it with the pin and keeper ring.
  • Page 13 Kickstand Activate Handle Molded-in Kickstand Supports (Exclude Revolution 11 Models) Front Up/Down Adjust Structural Inserts for Kickstand Supports (Insert Does Not Require Any Fasteners) Recline Adjust Front Up/Down “Key” Seat Bottom Frame “Shoe” ® BOA Lumbar Adjust Leash Kickstand hobie.com...

  • Page 14: Vantage Ct

    Vantage CT Seat Installation Line up the front of the seat bottom frame over key and slide the back of the frame to the back wall in the cockpit. Put pressure on the front of the seat mesh & lift the back of the seat bottom frame to set the seat into the key.
  • Page 15 When the two parts are clicked into place, the seat is secured to the kayak. Pinch to unlock. Warning: Failure to secure the seat with the leash buckle could result in loss of seat during a capsize event. hobie.com...
  • Page 16 Vantage CT Front Up/Down Adjustment Pull lever out to activate front up/down adjustment. Lean back into seat back to raise the front up/down adjustment. Use body weight in seat bottom to drop into a lower position. Release lever to lock the desired position of the front up/down adjustment.
  • Page 17 Pull “T” handle to activate kickstand. Set kickstand on the boat hull for mid-level seating. HIGH Set kickstand on the shelf for high-level seating. (There is no shelf for the high seating position on Revolution 11 models.) hobie.com...
  • Page 18 Vantage CT Recline Adjustment Pull lever out to activate the seatback to recline. While holding the lever out, push back into the seat to recline. Release lever to lock seat into position.
  • Page 19 Vantage CT Lumbar Adjustment Pull knob to release lumbar. Press knob to lock lumbar. Rotate knob to tension lumbar. hobie.com...

  • Page 20: On The Water

    On the Water MirageDrive Operation Shallow Water and Beaching Press either pedal forward in shallow water to raise fins. Pressing one pedal fully forward will orient the fins with the kayak underside to allow beaching.
  • Page 21 Rudder UP Uncleat “down” “T” Handle line before Pull on “up” “T” Handle to retract rudder. Steering Paddle Storage Rest paddle on side rails for storage. Secure by hooking the shock cord around eyelet post. hobie.com...
  • Page 22 On the Water Seat Drainer Seat Drainer not included on Outback models Pull “T” Handle to open drain. Cleat to keep drain open. Note: Pedal at a brisk pace to evacuate water from seat well. Uncleat and release to close drain.
  • Page 23 Lowrance Ready Option Transducer Install Not all boats are equipped with “Lowrance Ready.” Metal clips 1/8” The transducer is an optional accessory and is not included with boat hobie.com...

  • Page 24: Lowrance Ready Option

    Lowrance Ready Option Thru-Hull Plugs Single and 3-way Locate the thru-hull plug and unscrew the nut on the inside of the boat. Remove the solid rubber plug. Choose the correct plug for your wire size and insert the wire by opening the plug along the slit.
  • Page 25 There are plugs for the wire to come out on either side of the boat if you prefer a right/left side screen location. NOTE: Some plugs are located in cup holders and mesh pockets. hobie.com...

  • Page 26: Storage And Transport

    Storage and Transportation Storage Do’s Storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two ways to keep the boat stored. Storage Don’ts Storing your boat cockpit side up on crossbars can dent the bottom. Storing your boat on its side over a long period of time can flatten/...
  • Page 27 The cart should be used for transportation purposes only and not as a storage platform. Do not leave your boat on the cart for more than one hour (less time in warmer temperatures or direct sunlight). 1hr. Store out of the Weather hobie.com...
  • Page 28 Storage and Transportation Roof Topping The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer or roof rack from your dealer. Using proper cradles that support the hull, the boat can be transported right side up. Straps can then be laid across the boat and tied to the rack bars.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Care

    180 function, rinse thoroughly to avoid this. Checking Cable Tension Cables should be tight enough so they can only be slightly squeezed in under firm finger pressure. Visit the “support” section at hobie.com for information on the MirageDrive. hobie.com...

  • Page 30: Rudder Tuning

    Maintenance and Care Rudder Tuning Pull down rudder. Locate screws that clamp the rudder line. Loosen the screw clamping the rudder line. Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure the steering handle is still straight. If it is not straight, adjust the lines accordingly.

  • Page 31: Safety

    (lifejacket). • Never go in flood and/or • Dress appropriately for fast moving water weather conditions; cold conditions. Hobie kayaks water and/or weather can are not designed for fast result in hypothermia; apply moving water. sunscreen and other sun •...

  • Page 32: Shakedown Cruise

    To do this, reach across the bottom of the boat and grab the scupper hole or the Hobie MirageDrive and pull the boat upright. Position yourself so your head is near the cockpit area of the boat and you are facing the boat.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Scan this QR code with your smart phone If you have a question or issue with your Hobie product, please see your Authorized Hobie Kayak Dealer. They will assess the problem, assist with a repair and file a warranty claim with Hobie Cat Company if needed.
  • Page 34 Accessories Heavy Duty Plug-In Cart Kayak Cover Sail Kit Hobie Boat Cleaner Hobie UV Protectant Hobie Multi-Lube For more accessories see: http://www.hobie.com/catalogs-brochures/...
  • Page 35 Enjoy the Ride!
  • Page 36 Hobie Cat Company Holding Company Oceanside, California, USA 1-800-HOBIE-49 Hobie Cat Australasia Subsidiary Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia 1-800-4-HOBIE Hobie Cat Europe Subsidiary Toulon, France +33 (0) 494 08 78 78 Hobie Kayak Europe Independent Distributor Stellendam, The Netherlands +31 (0) 187 499 440...

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