Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Assembly Manual page 16

CAUTION/SAFETY TIPS
Watch for overhead power lines. Never rig, trailer or sail the
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boat near overhead power lines. Contact with a power line could
be fatal.
Be aware of your physical and skill limitations. Do not take
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the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island out in the surf or head out in the
ocean unlesss you are an extremely experienced sailor.
Always wear a life jacket. Wearing a life vest while sailing is
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considered mandatory on any small boat. It is also a smart thing
to do and could save your life.
Stay with your boat at all times. A sailboat could sail away
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by itself if a person were to fall overboard. The best advice to a
sailor is to stay with the boat.
Adhere to car roof rack manufacturer's weight limitations and
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tie-down suggestions when car topping the Tandem Island.
When trailering the Tandem Island, be sure to securely tie the
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boat and loose parts to the trailer. Stop and check tie-downs
often.
Hobie Cat does not recommend leaving the Tandem Island
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in the water on a mooring, and doing so will invalidate the
warranty. Accelerated wear to the boat and rigging will occur,
and damage to the hull material is possible. If you choose to
moor your boat, take the mast down when not in use and inspect
rigging often.
Learn the right-of-way rules and when in doubt, give way to
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others.
Your Hobie Tandem Island should not be used between
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sunset and sunrise as there are no navigation lights on the
craft.
As with any watercraft, there is always a danger of sinking.
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You should not open hatches on the boat while on the water
and in rough conditions.
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