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  • Page 1 Hobie Getaway Assembly 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

    Table of Contents Setting Up Your Getaway Getaway terminology ............................5 Anatomy ................................6 Assembly Required Hull Assembly ..............................8 Trampolines .................................9 Main and Jib Sheet ............................13 Righting Line ..............................14 Mast ..................................15 Rigging for Sailing Mast ..................................19 Mainsheet ................................20 Sail ..................................20 Rudder ..................................25 Tiller Crossbar ..............................27...

  • Page 5: Getaway Terminology

    Getaway Terminology Mast Float Battens Sail Forestay Shroud Mast Downhaul Sail Clew Forestay / Main Sheet System Bridle Adjuster Tiller Arm Bridle Rudderhead Hull Rudder hobie.com...

  • Page 6: Anatomy

    (1) Tiller cross bar, Tramp rods (1) Front cross bar (Spreader) (2) Hulls with hardware bag (1) Forestay assembly with jib and (1) Main cross bar (Mid) with Trampolines (1) Jib (1) Main Sail (1) Box of small parts hobie.com...
  • Page 7 Anatomy Small Parts Mainsheet system Downhaul line Righting line Shroud wires Main halyard line Trampoline lace lines hobie.com...

  • Page 8: Assembly Required

    (located on the underside of the main and aft crossbars). Be sure the forward spreader is fully seated in both hulls. Re-Install the screws into each end from the outside of the hull. Do not over tighten or compress the plastic hull material. hobie.com...

  • Page 9: Trampolines

    Except, because the forward trampoline is one piece, it is necessary to alternate from side to side while feeling it into the tracks. Feed the trampoline equally on both sides. hobie.com...
  • Page 10 Con- tinue this to each slide and cutout across the tramp as shown. Tighten the lines once it is all laced. hobie.com...
  • Page 11 Once you lace the line all the way through, go back to the front of the trampoline and pull tension on the line to make sure the trampoline is tight. 6... Slide the lacing rod through the back pocket on the trampoline. hobie.com...
  • Page 12 When you lace the line all the way to the center of the trampoline, tie off the end of the line. Follow this procedure for both sides of the rear trampoline. hobie.com...

  • Page 13: Main And Jib Sheet

    Run the jib sheet ends back to the main crossbar, through the eyelits and tie a figure 8 knot on the back side of the eyelits. hobie.com...

  • Page 14: Righting Line

    Pass the line around the inside perimeter of the trampoline through the stainless rings attached to the main crossbar, and then back to and up through the grommet on the opposite side. hobie.com...

  • Page 15: Mast

    Before raising the mast, check that you are in a safe area and always remember this warning. hobie.com...
  • Page 16 Then fasten with the ring. Using a clevis pin and ring, connect the adjuster plate to the shroud mounting plate on the hull. Pull the rubber boot cover down over the top of the shroud attachment assembly. hobie.com...
  • Page 17 Make sure the forestay/jib halyard assembly is between the shroud and that the wires aren’t twisting around each other. Wrap the shackle safety wire through the hole in the shackle and around the shackle itself. hobie.com...
  • Page 18 Assembly Required Insert the forestay adjuster into the furler drum one or two holes and pin in place. Check and tension the shackle at the lower forestay to adjust connection. Tension fully with pliers or vice grips. hobie.com...

  • Page 19: Mast

    Insert the forestay adjuster into the furler drum one or two holes and pin in place. Check and tension the shackle at the lower forestay to adjuster connection. Tension fully with pliers or vise grips. hobie.com...

  • Page 20: Mainsheet

    To tension the battens, pull tension on the line forcing the batten into the pocket and cleat it. Tie a small figure 8 knot in the end of each line to prevent the battens from falling from the sail if the line releases from the cleat. hobie.com...
  • Page 21 Rigging Raising the Main Sail Hook the halyard shackle through the grommet at the top of the sail. Feed the top portion of the sail into the track opening on the mast. hobie.com...
  • Page 22 This is a two person job. Once the sail is fully hoisted, pull the halyard toward the mast so the wire engages the fork at the top of the mast and pull down on the sail to hook the wire. hobie.com...
  • Page 23 Attach the mainsheet system to the clew plate of the mainsail using the hook attached to the upper block. hobie.com...
  • Page 24 Rigging Clip the jib sheet to the clew grommet. hobie.com...

  • Page 25: Rudder

    Rigging Rudder Installation Slide the rudder over the pintles on the stern. Lock the keeper key over the groove in the top pintle. hobie.com...
  • Page 26 To raise the rudder, pull up on the tiller arm. If you want to keep the rudder in the “up” position for transport, install the pin through the rudder and housing. Remove the pin before lowering. hobie.com...

  • Page 27: Tiller Crossbar

    SO THAT THE CONNECTOR IN THE MIDDLE IS ANGLED FORWARD WHEN INSTALLED, Install the locking key into the groove on the tiller crossbar pin. Using the clevis pin and ring, attach the tiller extension to the center of the tiller crossbar. hobie.com...

  • Page 28: Sailing Basics

    Sailing Basics Sailing your Getaway Safe and sane guidelines for the beginner; and an easy review for the experienced. Balancing the boat When sailing, sit on the upwind side of the boat (wind on your back) just in front of the tiller, facing the sail. Balance your weight further outboard as the boat begins to tip or heel over with the wind in the sails.
  • Page 29 Turn Right Proper Sail Proper Sail Trim Trim Let Sail Out Let Sail Out Turn Left Turn Right Pull Sail In Turn Right WIND Proper Sail Proper Sail Trim Trim Falling Coming Let Sail Out About Turn Left Heading Up hobie.com...
  • Page 30 Attempt to control the speed of the sail while it crosses the deck by maintaining some tension on the mainsheet. The ease the mainsheet out quickly as the boat turns past the downwind direction onto the new point of sail. Trim the sail correctly for the desired point of sail. hobie.com...
  • Page 31 Docking Docking the Getaway properly will prevent damage. Always dock and rig on the leeward side of a dock (the side the wind reaches last). Come in slowly and always be aware of the wind direction so you can properly de-power the boat when needed.

  • Page 32: Sailing Your Getaway

    Sailing Your Getaway Righting the Boat If you tip the boat over, stay with the boat. The boat will not sink and is easy to right. It is not necessary, but it is easier, to right the bow and the mast are pointed into the wind as in the following diagram.
  • Page 33 Sailing Your Getaway Beach Landings Landing on a beach is simple. The idea is to reach the beach in the point of sail nearest straight into the wind as possible. This will assure that you can properly de-power the sail once beached.

  • Page 34: Storage And Transport

    Avoid using ratchet straps to prevent overtightening. BOAT, MAST AND OTHER COMPO- NENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER WITH ADEQUATE TIE-DOWN STRAPS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY! hobie.com...
  • Page 35 The trailer boatman should be familiar with traffic and highway laws relating to the towing of trailers. Towing a Hobie had particular hazards that should be mentioned. A Hobie is very wide. Obstacles should be given plenty of room when you are passing them. Tie down straps or lashings should be of sufficient size and diameter and placed on all four corners.
  • Page 36 Frame and Rollers Rust should not be allowed to accumulate. Remove rust and repaint with anti-rust paint. Some trailers offer galvanized coating to prevent rust. Rollers should roll freely and should not have checks, breaks or flat spots. hobie.com...

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care Rinsing The most effective maintenance tool on your Hobie Cat is a fresh water rinse after every use. Inspection Check the entire boat before and after every use. Key areas to inspect are the rudder mounts, shroud/bridle mounts, and wire thimble (rust build-up and frayed wires.)
  • Page 38 Enjoy the Ride!
  • Page 40 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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