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  • Page 1 Hobie Cat ® T1 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents | 5 hobiecat.com Anatomy .......................6 Assembly ......................9 Storage and Transport ................31 Maintenance and Care ................34 Safety ......................35 Sailing Basics .....................37 Warranty .....................41...

  • Page 6: Anatomy

    6 | Anatomy Large Components 1. T1 Hulls (2) 2. Trampoline Set 3. Trampoline Lacing Rod 4. Forward Crossbar 5. Rear Crossbar 6. Tiller Extension 7. Tiller Crossbar 8. Bow Spreader 9. Batten Set (7 pieces) 10. Rudders (2) 11. Mast Float 12.
  • Page 7 Anatomy | 7 hobiecat.com Rig Kit 10. Mainsheet Assembly 1. Bolt Caps (8) 11. Jib Sheet Assembly 2. Crossbar Bolts (8) 12. Downhaul Line 3. Loctite 13. Rear Lacing Lines (2) ® 4. Bridle Bolts (2) 14. Center Tramp Lacing Line 5.
  • Page 8 8 | Anatomy T1 Terminology Sail Head Mast Float “Bob” Battens Tell Tail Main Sail Reef Points Forestay Shrouds Main Sail Clew Mainsheet Bridles Tiller Crossbar Main Sail Tack Tiller Arm Bow Bar Jib Sheet Downhaul Rudders...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly Required | 9 hobiecat.com Hull Assembly Place a few drops of Loctite on the crossbar bolts and attach the crossbars to the hulls. Make sure the bolt caps are underneath the bolts when installing. LOOSELY THREAD EVERY BOLT IN PLACE. DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL ALL BOLTS HAVE BEEN STARTED.
  • Page 10 10 | Assembly Required Trampoline Installation Feed the trampolines into the track on the front crossbar as shown here. Feed the side of the trampoline into the track on the side of each hull.
  • Page 11 Assembly Required | 11 hobiecat.com Using the center trampoline lacing line, lace the center of the trampolines together per the diagram below. Start at the front of the trampoline by tying a bowline knot to the grommet and work your way back. 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.
  • Page 12 12 | Assembly Required Using a bowline knot, tie the rear tramp lacing lines to the grommets in the rear corner of each trampoline. Route the line underneath the rear crossbar and lace it around the eyelet posts on the back of the bar as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 13 Assembly Required | 13 hobiecat.com Main/Jib Sheet Installation Route the jib sheet through the cleats on the forward crossbar per the diagram below. Main Sheet Main sheet Feed the end of the jib sheet line through the snap hook and tie a knot at the end of the line.
  • Page 14 14 | Assembly Required Mainsheet Cleat Angle Adjustment Turn the screws on each side of the cleat counterclockwise 1-2 turns. DO NOT COMPLETELY UNSCREW. Adjust the cleat angle to your preference and tighten the screws to hold in place. Mast Float Assembly Unbolting the hardware attached to the mast head pulley, install the mast float to the mast and fasten the nuts and bolts.
  • Page 15 Assembly Required | 15 hobiecat.com Righting Line Installation Feed the end of the righting line through the padeyes mounted on the bottom of the forward crossbar and tie a knot at the end of the line. Store the line in one of the pockets on the trampoline.
  • Page 16 16 | Assembly Required Sail Assembly Insert the battens into the pocket on the sail. Be sure to match the correct batten to the correct pocket length. To tension the batten in the pocket, follow the line lacing diagram here. Before cleating the line in step 6, pull tension on the line to push the...
  • Page 17 Assembly Required | 17 hobiecat.com Wire Assembly Connect the two ends of the bridles together with one of the smaller shackles. Place a drop of Loctite on the pin threads and insert the shackle pin through the forestay adjuster. Tighten with pliers.
  • Page 18 18 | Assembly Required For connecting the mast wires, it is recommended that you install the mast on the mast ball located on the front crossbar. Once you place the mast on the ball install the stepper bolt. Place the thimble of the shroud between the adjuster plate and insert a clevis pin through the plate and thimble.
  • Page 19 Assembly Required | 19 hobiecat.com Using the large shackle provided, attach the shroud and forestay wire to the mast tang. 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.
  • Page 20 20 | Rigging Raising Mast Watch for overhead power lines when handling the sail and mast. NEVER rig, trailer or sail the boat near overhead power lines. Mast contact with power lines could be fatal. Install the mast on the mast ball located on the front crossbar and install the stepper bolt.
  • Page 21 Rigging | 21 hobiecat.com Raising the Jib Attach the top of the jib to the jib halyard shackle. Attach the tack of the jib to the shackle that is positioned on the forestay adjuster. The position of the shackle along the adjuster will affect the mast rake.
  • Page 22 22 | Rigging To hoist the jib, pull down on the jib halyard line. Once the jib is fully hoisted, tie off the line on the cleat located on the front of the mast. Tuck the excess line inside one of the trampoline pockets.
  • Page 23 Rigging | 23 hobiecat.com Clip the jib sheet to the clew grommet.
  • Page 24 24 | Rigging Raising the Main Sail Hook the halyard through the grommet at the top of the sail. Feed the luff rope on the sail into the track opening on the mast.
  • Page 25 Rigging | 25 hobiecat.com Pull on the halyard to hoist the sail all the way up the mast, feeding the sail into the mast track as you pull on the halyard. Once the sail is fully hoisted, pull the halyard so the wire engages the fork at the top of the mast and pull down on the sail to hook the wire.
  • Page 26 26 | Rigging Tie the downhaul line through the middle hole on the mast track cleat. Run the line through the grommet on the tack of the sail and pull down to pull the wrinkles out of the sail and tie off the line around the cleat.
  • Page 27 Reefing the Main The T1 sail is equipped with a reef point for high wind conditions. Follow the instructions below to properly set up a sail reef. These instructions are assume you are going from a fully hoisted sail to a reefed sail.
  • Page 28 28 | Rigging Rudder Installation Slide the rudder over the pintles on the stern. Lock the keeper key over the groove in the top pintle.
  • Page 29 Rigging | 29 hobiecat.com Rudder Operation To lower the rudder, push down on the tiller arm. 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.
  • Page 30 30 | Rigging Tiller Crossbar/Extension Installation Insert the pins on the tiller crossbar into the end cap on the rudder tillers. MAKE SURE THE CROSSBAR IS ORIENTED SO THAT THE CONNECTOR IN THE MIDDLE IS ANGLED FORWARD WHEN INSTALLED. Install the locking key into the groove on the tiller crossbar pin.

  • Page 31: Storage And Transport

    Storage and Transport | 31 hobiecat.com Store out of Weather Additional Storage Key Points • Always open drain plugs and remove all water from boat • If you living in freezing conditions, make sure all water is drained from all aluminum assemblies • Don’t leave tie-down straps tight over a long period of time • Storing in non-recommended configurations can result in hull damage and...
  • Page 32 32 | Storage and Transport Loading your Trailer The weight of the boat, equipment and additional gear should never exceed the trailer manufacturer’s rated weight capacity. Proper distribution of the load is of vital importance. Too much weight on the hitch will cause “tail dragging” of the towing vehicle, impairing steering and raising headlights into the eyes of oncoming traffic.
  • Page 33 Storage and Transport | 33 hobiecat.com Launching and Retrieving Prepare your boat for launching at the top of the ramp or parking facility. Make sure drain plugs are installed. When backing up to the water, avoid submerging wheel bearings whenever possible. Never leave the towing vehicle unattended on the ramp with only the parking brake set.

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Care

    34 | 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 35: Safety | 35

    Safety | 35 hobiecat.com Checklist Please read through the owner’s information package prior to using this product. The user of this product acknowledges both an understanding and assumption of risk involved in water sports. Consult your physician about physical activity. Always Never • Wear an approved personal flotation...
  • Page 36 36 | Safety Shakedown Cruise As with any new product, it is important that you become familiar with the boat and all its features. Before long trips, it is important to determine that the boat is sound. We recommend what we call a “shakedown cruise” when the boat is new, after shipping or transport and before long trips.

  • Page 37: Sailing Basics

    Sailing Basics Sailing Basics | 37 hobiecat.com Sailing Basics This manual will quickly review some sailing and boat handling information. There are many books, videos and classes available to further your sailing knowledge. 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.
  • Page 38 38 | Sailing Basics Refer to the sail trim diagram below for approximate sail settings for the different points of sail or directions you will be sailing. Note the “can’t sail zone”. You cannot sail in this direction because the sail will luff constantly when pointed into the wind.
  • Page 39 Sailing Basics | 39 hobiecat.com Turning To tack or turn the boat into and across the wind to the opposite direction (also known as “coming about”), follow the points of sail guide illustration and take the boat to the close hauled point of sail. This is when you are nearly 35 degrees from sailing straight into the wind.
  • Page 40 40 | Sailing Basics Docking Docking your sailboat 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 41: Warranty

    Scan this QR code with your smartphone If you have a problem or question with your Hobie product, please see your Authorized Hobie Dealer. They will be able to assess the problem, assist with a repair and file a warranty claim with Hobie Cat Company if needed. All warranty claims must go through your Authorized Hobie Dealer.
  • Page 42 Hobie Cat Company Holding Company Oceanside, California, USA 1-800-HOBIE-49 hobiecat.com Hobie Cat Australasia Subsidiary Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia 1-800-4-HOBIE hobiecat.com.au Hobie Cat Europe Subsidiary Toulon, France +33 (0) 494 08 78 78 hobie-cat.net Hobie Kayak Europe Independent Distributor Stellendam, The Netherlands +31 (0) 187 499 440 hobie-kayak.com...