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Hobie Mirage Inflatables Instructions

Hobie cat sail rig instructions

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Step 1: Connect
mast sections
together. Thinner
diameter section
is mast top.
Step 3: Insert batten
Step 2:
into the narrow sleeve
Slide the
at the top of the sail.
mast into
the sail.
Mainsheet.
Step 4: Tie in the batten (Note: Be sure that when
tying, the batten is pushed snug into the sail.
Feed the line through
Next, feed the line through
the hold in the batten cap.
ring on the opposite side of
the sail and pull back snug
into the 'v'jam.
Congratulations on purchasing the Hobie Sail Kit
for the Hobie inflatable kayaks. Follow these simple
instructions and you'll be out and sailing in minutes.
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Step 5: Insert mast
into base and attach
stretch cord to hook
at mast base.
TIP: Tie the end of the
mainsheet in a knot after
sliding it through the
ring at the seatback strap
connection point. This
helps keep the end of the
line from falling into
the water if you should
happen to lose your grip.
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Step 6: Attach sail stays to kayak and
adjust tension. Start with side shrouds by
attaching them to each side of the kayak
securing stay hooks to each stainless ring.
Tension stopper knots until mast is straight.
Finish by attaching the forstay to the bow
ring and adjust slack until mast and sail are
straight and snug.
Step 7: Run the mainsheet from the sail,
through the rear pad-eye, and up through the
right clip on your seat. This configuration
allows you to steer with your left hand and
control the sail with your right.

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Summary of Contents for Hobie Mirage Inflatables

  • Page 1 ‘v’jam. Congratulations on purchasing the Hobie Sail Kit for the Hobie inflatable kayaks. Follow these simple instructions and you’ll be out and sailing in minutes. Step 5: Insert mast into base and attach stretch cord to hook at mast base.
  • Page 2 This maneuver can be difficult for beginning sailors but with the Hobie MirageDrive you simply pedal through the tack and resume sailing on the new heading. Since you...