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  • Page 1 Hobie Mirage ® ® Pro Angler 17T 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Vantage Seating ....................14 Fishfinder Option ....................20 H-Rail System ......................28 Storage and Transport ...................32 Maintenance and Care ...................35 Safety ........................37 Warranty .......................39 Look for this icon. Online video is available at www.hobie.com/support/ Please read the instruction manual before using this product...

  • Page 5: Anatomy

    Lowrance Ready Components 2X Tackle Management Rack 3640 Tackle Boxes ® 2X Plano 2X H-Rail Rod Rack 2X H-Rail Cup Holder 2X H-Rail Mounting Plate 2X Mirage Cassette Plug 3X Steering Handle Components Secondary Steering Handle Items not shown to scale hobie.com...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly Required Tackle Management Rack Installation Twist handle counter-clockwise and open lid Press rack to the side to insert pin into the hole and lower the other side to snap in place. Secure clip to post...
  • Page 7 MirageDrive Cranks Insert cranks into drums while depressing button at top. Tighten crank bolt 7/32 all the way (snug not tight) using a 9/16” or 15mm wrench hobie.com...
  • Page 8 Assembly Required FWD/REV Handle Installation Line up the shorter (FWD) handle on the left and the lon- ger (REV) handle on the right Longer handle on the right Shorter handle on the left Longer handle on the right 3/8 Wrench Screw in both pull handles into the levers on...

  • Page 9: Miragedrive

    MirageDrive Instruction Installation Lower Drive straight down Level making sure the spine is level CLICK Press down and lock Drive into Click and Go’s Removal Pull back each Click and Go lever Level Lift Drive straight up hobie.com...
  • Page 10 MirageDrive Instruction Pedal Adjustment Press Press the adjuster button at top of crank. Adjust cranks by rotating them into the desired position. Make sure both cranks are in the same position number. With both feet on the pedals together (fins straight down), your knees should be comfortably...
  • Page 11 Pull with firm pressure while the pedal cranks are close together. Pull the right handle to shift the drive into reverse. (This is the longer handle of the two) Pull the left handle to flip the drive into forward. hobie.com...
  • Page 12 MirageDrive Instruction Pedaling Resistance Remove the small keeper ring and pin to slide the fin off the mast. Loosen the screw on the bottom of the mast to increase resistance on the fin. Tighten the screw to decrease resistance. Slide the fin back onto the mast and secure it with the pin and keeper...
  • Page 13 MirageDrive Instruction Shallow Water To raise fins in shallow water or when beaching, PUSH either pedal forward hobie.com...

  • Page 14: Vantage Seating

    Vantage Seating Installation Lock chair feet to boat. Pivot chair onto kickstand. Hook seat safety strap to the pad eye behind the seat.
  • Page 15 Vantage Seating Lowering Shift weight forward and tilt seat up. Pull and hold kickstand handle. Pull Lean back to lower seat. Raising Shift weight forward and tilt seat up. Lean back to lower seat onto kickstand. hobie.com...
  • Page 16 Vantage Seating Back and Bottom Adjustment Slide adjuster grip (on armrest) 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 seat to make Lean forward to make seatback adjusting seat bottom easier adjustment easier...
  • Page 17 Vantage Seating Lumbar Adjustment Pull knob to release lumbar Press knob to lock lumbar Rotate knob to tension lumbar hobie.com...
  • Page 18 Vantage Seating Rudder Down and Up Uncleat and release. Pull and cleat Skeg Operation Uncleat and release the skeg line to lower the skeg and have the boat track straight Pull and cleat the skeg line to have the boat be more maneuverable...
  • Page 19 Vantage Seating Rudder Line Tension Pull knob to release rudder line Press knob to lock rudder line Rotate knob to tension rudder line Seating Positions Single Seating In-line Tandem Social Tandem hobie.com...

  • Page 20: Fishfinder Option

    Fish Finder Option Transducer Installation Remove the Hobie Guardian shield from hull by unthreading the three screws fastening the shield to the kayak. For Skimmer style transducer installation, skip forward to page 24. For side imaging transducer installation continue on to the next page.
  • Page 21 Fish Finder Option Side Imaging Transducer Installation Remove the adapter plate from the Hobie Guardian. Insert the transducer guard and install the fasteners from the bottom of the Guardian plate. hobie.com...
  • Page 22 Fish Finder Option For most side imaging transducers, we recommend using the mounting bracket included with your fish finder as a drill template for creating mounting holes in the Guardian plate. Some side imaging transducers, like the Lowrance TripleShot, will mount through the bottom of the transducer guard and to the post on the inside of the...
  • Page 23 Guardian plate, you can choose to activate its retraction feature. Remove the screws holding the mounting plate to the Guardian frame. Attach the retraction line (tied to the cover plate) to the bridle line for up down control. hobie.com...
  • Page 24 Fish Finder Option Skimmer Transducer Installation Skimmer style transducers will mount to the posts inside the transducer cavity using the hardware that comes with the Kayak’s Owners Manual. NOTE: Extension tabs and friction washers are included Leave a small gap with your owner’s manual.
  • Page 25 Be careful not to overtighten and strip the screws. TIP: Lubricate the cable with soapy water to allow it to slide through the rubber adapter more easily. NOTE: Rubber adapters can be found in the kayak owner’s manual. hobie.com...
  • Page 26 Fish Finder Option Remove the 3-way plug in the cockpit. Lead the cable through the inside of the kayak and exit the cable out through the hole for the 3-way plug in the cockpit. There are plugs for the wire to exit the hull on either side of the kayak to accommodate a right or left sided screen location.
  • Page 27 NOTE: Rubber adapters can be found inside the Hobie kayak owner’s manual. Press the rubber adapter with the wire installed into the plastic plug housing, making sure it fits snuggly.

  • Page 28: H-Rail System

    H-Rail System Clamping Clamp accessory around H-Rail Tube Lock tension knob Tighten or loosen knob per your clamping require- ments Close the lock lever. If the lever is difficult to close, loosen the knob in step 3...
  • Page 29 H-Rail System Adjusting Clamp Position Unlock lever Slide to new position and lock lever Lock lever hobie.com...
  • Page 30 H-Rail System Rod Rack Retainer During lauch or transport, you may want to keep your rods held in place using the horizontal rod rack Lay your rods in the holders Stretch the bungee over the rods and hook at the top...
  • Page 31 H-Rail System Additional Accessories (Not included with boat) Review your parts and accessory catalog for all of the latest H-Rail mounting accessories or go to http://www.hobie.com/catalogs-brochures/ Rod Holder ® Ram Ball Mount 1” and 1.5” available Tackle/Tool Box hobie.com...

  • Page 32: Storage And Transport

    Storage and Transport Storage Do’s Storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two Hull cradles OK ways to keep the boat stored. Storage Don’ts Storing your boat cockpit side up on crossbars can dent the bottom. Storing your boat on its side over a long period of time...
  • Page 33 The dolly should be used for transportation purposes only and not as a storage platform. Do not leave your boat on the dolly for more than one hour (less time in warmer temperatures or direct sunlight). 1hr. Store out of Weather Check hobie.com for optional storage covers. hobie.com...
  • Page 34 Storage and Transport The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer from your dealer. Using proper cradles that support the hull, the boat can be transported right side up. Straps can be passed over the deck and under the H-Rails and tied to the load bars.

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    Multi-Lube on the chains will help keep the operation smooth. 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 hobie.com for information on the MirageDrive. hobie.com...
  • Page 36 Maintenance and Care Rudder Tuning Pull up rudder Remove rudder cover Loosen screw clamping the rudder line. Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure the steering handles are still straight. If they are not straight, adjust the lines accordingly.

  • Page 37: Safety

    Wear a Coast Guard • Never go in flooded and/or approved personal flotation fast moving water conditions. device Hobie kayaks are not designed for fast moving water • Always file a float plan: Let someone know where you • Never exceed your ability and...
  • Page 38 The kayak sail is a very popular optional accessory that works quite 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 recommended for use in wind conditions over 10 MPH/8.7 knots unless you...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Scan this QR code with your smart phone If you have a question or issue with your Hobie product, please see your Authorized Hobie Kayak Dealer. They will assess the problem, assist with a repair and file a warranty claim with Hobie Cat Company if needed.
  • Page 40 Accessories Livewell XL Kayak Cover H-Crate Hobie H-bar Anchor Trolley Kit Hobie Vantage Seat bag Rod Holder Extension Beach Tire Dolly...
  • Page 41 Accessories Hobie Soft Cooler/Fish Bag Tie Down Straps Hobie Polarized Sunglasses Lowrance Fishfinder Power-Pole Mirco Hobie Multi-Lube Kayak Trailer Inflatable PFD For more accessories see: http://www.hobie.com/catalogs-brochures/ hobie.com...
  • Page 42 Enjoy the Ride!
  • Page 43 hobie.com...
  • Page 44 Hobie Cat Company Holding Company Oceanside, California, USA 1-800-HOBIE-49 Hobie Cat Australasia Subsidiary Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia 1-800-4-HOBIE hobie.com Hobie Cat Europe Subsidiary Toulon, France +33(0)494 08 78 78 Hobie Kayak Europe Independent Distributor Stellendam, The Netherlands +31(0)187 499 440...

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