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- Page 1 Hobie Mirage ® ® Pro Angler 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Anatomy ................................5 Assembly ................................6 ® MirageDrive ................................8 Vantage Seating ...............................10 On the Water ..............................14 Lowrance Ready Option ..........................17 Storage and Transport ..........................20 Maintenance and Care ..........................23 Safety ..................................25 Warranty ................................27 Look for this icon. Online video is available at www.hobiecat.com/support/products Please read through the instruction manual before using this product... -
Page 5: Anatomy
Anatomy Hull MirageDrive MirageDrive Seal Vantage Seating Paddle and T-Handle Mirage Well Scupper Plug Gear Bucket Steering Handle Parts Tackle Management Rack Lowrance Ready Components Items not shown to scale... -
Page 6: Assembly
Assembly Required Steering Handles The steering handle and steering knob can be installed on either the right or left side per your preference MirageDrive Cranks Insert cranks into drums Tighten crank bolt using a 9/16” or 15mm wrench MirageDrive Seal Installing the drive seal is a helpful feature and reduces water surge... - Page 7 Assembly Required Tackle Management Rack Removal Twist handle counter-clockwise Open lid Press rack to the side to clear the detent and lift out Unloop retraction line...
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Page 8: Miragedrive
MirageDrive Instruction Installation Lower drive straight down Level making sure the spine is level Press down and CLICK lock drive into Click and Go’s Removal Level Pull back each Click and Go lever Lift drive straight up... - Page 9 MirageDrive Instruction Pedal Adjustment Squeeze adjuster handle Squeeze Adjust cranks to desired position by rotating and clicking them into the desired posi- tion. Make sure both cranks are in the same position number. With both feet on the pedals and together (fins straight down), your knees should...
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Page 10: Vantage Seating
Vantage Seating Installation Lock chair feet to boat Pivot chair onto kickstand Place webbing strap over pin on the seat frame and hook clip... - Page 11 Vantage Seating Lowering Shift weight forward and tilt seat up Pull and hold seat handle Pull Lean back to lower seat down Raising Shift weight forward and tilt seat up Lean back to lower seat onto kickstand...
- Page 12 Vantage Seating Back and Bottom Adjustment Slide adjuster grip forward Rotate grips to adjust seat Make sure adjuster grip locks securely Seatback Seatback Bottom Bottom Forward Back Down Seatback Forward Seatback Bottom Back Bottom Down Ease weight off of seat to make Lean forward to make seat back adjusting seat bottom easier adjustment easier...
- Page 13 Vantage Seating Lumbar Adjustment Pull knob to release lumbar Press knob to lock lumbar Rotate knob to tension lumbar...
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Page 14: On The Water
On the Water MirageDrive Operation Shallow Water Press either pedal forward in shallow water to raise fins... - Page 15 On the Water Rudder Down and Up Uncleat and release Pull and cleat Steering...
- Page 16 On the Water Underseat Strap Use strap under seat to hold down tackle boxes Use this same strap to hold down seat during transport Paddle Storage Clip the paddle to the side rails for storage. Wrap the velcro around the tube for extra security...
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Page 17: Lowrance Ready Option
Lowrance Ready Option Transducer Installation Metal clips 1/8” Transducer is an option accessory and is not included with boat... - Page 18 Lowrance Ready Option Thru-Hull Plugs Locate the thru-hull plug and unscrew the nut on the inside of the boat Remove the solid rubber plug Choose the correct plug for your wire size and insert the wire by opening the plug along the slit Press the new plug with the wire installed...
- Page 19 Lowrance Ready Option Wire Installation Run the cable into the plug just behind the transducer scupper. Lead the cable through the insde of the boat and exit the cable up under- neath either side of the mounting boards and out through the thru-hull fitting.
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Page 20: Storage And Transport
Storage and Transport Storage Do’s Storing your boat upright with prop- erly fitting cradles is most advised Hull cradles OK Storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two other great ways to keep the boat stored Storage Don’ts Storing your boat... - Page 21 Storage and Transport Additional Storage Key Points • Always remove all water from boat • Don’t leave tie down straps tight over a long period of time • Storing in non-recommended configurations can result in hull damage and can void your warranty •...
- Page 22 Storage and Transport Roof Topping The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer or roof rack from your dealer. Using proper cradles that support the hull, the boat can be transported right side up. Straps can then be laid across the boat and tied to the bars.
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Page 23: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and Care MirageDrive Regular Maintenance Checking Cable Tension Cables should be tight enough so they can only be slightly squeezed in under firm finger pressure Visit the support section at hobiecat.com for information on the MirageDrive. -
Page 24: Rudder Tuning
Maintenance and Care Rudder Tuning Pull up rudder Remove rudder cover Loosen the screw clamping the rudder line Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure that the steering handles are still straight. If they are not straight, adjust the lines accordingly. -
Page 25: Safety
Never go in flood and/or • Dress appropriately for weath- fast moving water conditions. er conditions; cold water and/ Hobie kayaks are not designed or weather can result in hypo- for fast moving water. thermia; apply sunscreen and • Never exceed your ability and... -
Page 26: Shakedown Cruise
The kayak sail is a very popular optional accessory that works really well with Hobie Mirage kayaks. It is important to familiarize yourself with the use of the sail and how wind power affects the stability of the boat. The sail is not recom-... -
Page 27: Warranty
Scan this QR code with your smart phone If you have a problem or question with your Hobie product, please see your Authorized Hobie Kayak Dealer. They will be able to assess the problem, assist with a repair and file a warranty claim with Hobie Cat Company if needed. - Page 28 Hobie Cat Company Oceanside, California, USA 1-800-HOBIE-49 hobiecat.com Hobie Cat Australasia Huskisson, New South Wales Australia 1-800-4-HOBIE hobiecat.com.au Hobie Kayak Europe Stellendam, The Netherlands +31(0)187 499 440 hobie-kayak.com PN 89511 REV 120827...