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Hobie Float Cat 75 Assembly And Operation Manual

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FLOAT CAT 75
EXPEDITION
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
WARNING
Read Operations Guidelines before using.
Always wear USCG approved floatation devices.
Always wear wader safety belt.
Always attach tether while operating.
Do not operate in rapids.
Do not operate in high wind conditions.
ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE.
Maximum capacity:
350 lbs. Float Cat 75

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  • Page 1 Read Operations Guidelines before using. Always wear USCG approved floatation devices. Always wear wader safety belt. Always attach tether while operating. Do not operate in rapids. Do not operate in high wind conditions. ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE. Maximum capacity: 350 lbs. Float Cat 75...
  • Page 2 3 year warranty.* From assembly to short of bringing in that record rainbow, the friendly folks at Hobie Outback are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday at: (760) 758-9100 And they’re always curious to know how your Float Cat performed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hobie Float Cat 75 Operations........11-14...

  • Page 4: Float Cat Assembly

    Forward / Front Aft / Rear Stern FLOAT CAT 75 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1- Pontoon Placement Note: The seat faces the rear or aft of the boat (sometimes referred to as the "stern"). The front of the boat is referred to as the "bow". Float Cats are paddled or rowed with your body facing aft (with your back to the direction of travel).
  • Page 5 STEP 2- Vent Caps Installing vent caps (2) as supplied creates a water and air tight seal. Screw caps onto threaded holes on top of pontoons. Caps can be installed to self vent for altitude and temperature changes. To self vent, remove the clear plastic cone inside each cap by prying out with a small screwdriver.
  • Page 6 STEP 7- Seat Bottom Lacing Locate the two short and one long black lacings (Item 9). Flip pontoons over, vent caps facing down. Using the two short lacings, tie a double half hitch at each outer grommet of the short flap.

  • Page 7: Cargo Rack Assembly

    All hinged and molded joint parts of the Float Cat Rowing System are designed and made specifically for use on the Hobie Float Cat. The rigid structure of the Float Cat is used to complete the rowing system for maximum strength. Do not twist parts into non intended positions while installing or removing the Float Cat Rowing System.

  • Page 8: Rod Holder

    Push ends of long cross piece into indentations in pontoons. The cross piece will snap into place. Push hard to install and pull hard to remove; you will not damage the boat. The rack should sit flat if hangers were installed properly Rod Holder Fly Rod or Spinning Reel Adjustments...

  • Page 9: Stripping Apron Assembly

    Hobie Float Cat Stripping Apron Assembly (SEE ALSO: Large Diagrams Pg. 17) Stripping Apron Parts List Frame Rods: fiberglass rod with hinge and ferrule fiberglass rod with hinge and plain tip Apron: nylon storage bag with plastic hook and mesh nylon storage bag with D ring two 7”...
  • Page 10 STEP 4- Grasp K1 with zipper facing up and insert eyebolt on left side of seatback into hinge and align with hole B. Secure eyebolt to hinge with clevis pin and split ring. Repeat procedure with K2, securing hinge to eyebolt on right side of seatback with clevis pin and split ring.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    This increases speed, visibility, warmth, casting clearance and fin clearance (weedbeds, shallows etc.). It’s not just a step above float tubes, Hobie has created a new class of water craft for the angler.

  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    Tether: Always use a tether so your Float Cat will not drift away from you. All it takes is a light breeze. Secure tether to your calf just below the knee. Exit: To exit, position your Float Cat into shallow water. Reach down to tops of apron support posts and tilt post in same direction, pushing ring to one side while pulling upward.
  • Page 13 Pivots: To pivot on axis, sweep one or both fins in a circular motion clockwise or counterclockwise. Your Hobie Float Cat should easily pivot 360 degrees from a stopped position. If not, practice! Fishing Techniques Casting Platform: When you are ready to fish, stop the Float Cat and use the craft as a casting platform.
  • Page 14 Using The Wind: Wind can cause you problems until you practice these simple techniques for fishing from Your Float Cat in the wind. Always watch weather conditions and stay close to launch point in high winds or heavy storm conditions. If the wind get too strong to kick against, move to nearest land, wait out wind, or walk back to vehicle.
  • Page 17 Warranty Hobie Outback warranties it’s Float Cat products to be free of all defects in material and workmanship for the period of Three years from date of purchase. Upon receipt and inspection Hobie Outback will repair or replace at no charge any boats returned during the warranty period that are found defective. Please do not return the product without our prior authorization.

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