Hobie Mirage Lynx Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Hobie Manuals
  4. Boat
  5. Mirage Lynx
  6. Manual

Hobie Mirage Lynx Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Hobie
Mirage
®
®
Lynx

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Mirage Lynx and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Hobie Mirage Lynx

Summary of Contents for Hobie Mirage Lynx

  • Page 1 Hobie Mirage ® ® Lynx...
  • 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

    Safety ........................24 Warranty ......................26 Look for this icon. Online video is available at www.hobie.com/support Please read through the instruction manual before using this product Please note that your Lynx hull is EPS foam filled. Drilling/ screwing into the hull may cause water entry and saturation.

  • Page 5: Anatomy

    Anatomy Lynx Hull MirageDrive 180 Kick-Up Paddle Cup Holder Seat Steering System Carry Handles Cassette Plug Items not shown to scale hobie.com...
  • Page 6 Lynx Features Accessory Tube H-Bar Mounts Tracks Paddle Holder Steering Handle Seat Cart Scuppers Rudder Up- Down Line Rudder PowerPole Mounts...

  • Page 7: Miragedrive ® /Handle Installation

    Left and Right pedal on the correct side as shown here. 7/32 Tighten crank bolt all the way using a 7/32” Allen® wrench. 7/32 Carry Handle Installation Loop the bow and stern carry handles through the bow leash plug and stern D-ring hobie.com...

  • Page 8: Seating Installation

    Seating Installation There are two con- nection points on the kayak to secure the seat. Connect the rear seat bottom frame into the seat holders on the back of the kayak. Push down on the seat until it snaps into the holders. Secure by stretch- ing the shock cord over the seat bottom...
  • Page 9 Loosen the webbing through the plastic buckle to recline the seat. Pull the webbing tabs on the left and right straps to adjust the seat more upright. hobie.com...

  • Page 10: Rudder Installation

    Rudder Installation Rudder Installation/Removal Align the track on the rudder system with the track on the gudgeon that is mounted to the back of the kayak. Slide the rudder track into the gud- geon track making sure the red pin locks.
  • Page 11 Connect the hook on the rudder up/ down line to the padeye mounted on the back of the seat bottom frame. Once the up/down line is connected, Pull pull up on the line to flip the rudder down and back up. hobie.com...

  • Page 12: Miragedrive 180 Instructions

    MirageDrive 180 Instructions Installation Lower drive straight down making sure the Level spine is level. CLICK Press down and lock drive into Click and Go’s. The drive locks automatically when installed. Removal Lift drive straight up Pull back each Click and Go lever...
  • Page 13 Make sure both cranks are in the same position number. With both feet on the pedals and together (fins straight down), your knees should be comfortably bent and not crunched or over extended. hobie.com...
  • Page 14 MirageDrive 180 Instructions Reverse Shifting with the fins too far apart can cause inter- ference with the shift. Pull with firm pressure while cranks are close together. From the forward position, pull the right handle to shift the drive into reverse. (This is the lon- ger handle of the two)
  • Page 15 Pressing one pedal fully forward contact with any object and resume will orient the fins with the kayak their normal position when clear of underside. obstruction when you pedal. hobie.com...

  • Page 16: Paddle Storage

    Paddle Storage Paddle Storage Rest paddle on the right side rail for storage. Secure by looping the Bungee around the paddle and securing over the ball end. Extra Rudder Pin On the back of the seat there is a small pocket containing an extra rudder pin.

  • Page 17: Accessory Options

    Lynx. Cup Holder Place on the opposite side of the steering handle. PowerPole Mount Remove the PowerPole scupper cover plates and install the PowerPole Mount to the molded inserts from the Lynx PowerPole Hardware Kit. hobie.com...

  • Page 18: Storage And Transport

    Storage and Transportation Storage Do’s Storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two ways to keep the boat stored. Locating straps through the scup- pers is a secure way to hang your Lynx. Storage Don’ts Storing your boat cockpit side up on rigid crossbars can...
  • Page 19 • 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. Store out of the Weather hobie.com...
  • Page 20 Storage and Transportation 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 rack bars.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    After tensioning the cables, the fins should be able to fall freely under their own weight to a vertically position when holding the drive by one crank. Visit hobie.com/support for information on the MirageDrive. hobie.com...
  • Page 22 Maintenance and Care Rudder Tuning Loosen the left and right screws so the steering cables are free to move. Loosen L screw Loosen R screw Align steering handle pointing straight Align the steering handle straight. Tip: Fully tighten the screw under the steering handle to keep the handle from turning during the adjustment.
  • Page 23 Flat Head Screwdriver) 1/4 turn at a time until the set screw just touches the fin. Test the fin by moving it in and out of the kick-up position to determine if it needs to be tightened or loosened. hobie.com...

  • Page 24: Safety

    Always make sure that your hatches are secure and closed. • Carry a pump and/or bailing device. • Always carry the spare paddle provided with the boat. For your safety, Hobie kayak hulls contain foam blocks for positive flotation. Please do not remove them.
  • Page 25 To do this, reach across the bottom of the kayak and grab the scupper hole or the Hobie MirageDrive and pull the boat upright. Position yourself so your head is near the cockpit area of the kayak and you are facing the kayak.

  • Page 26: 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 27 hobie.com...
  • Page 28 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 Cat Europe Subsidiary Toulon, France +33 (0) 494 08 78 78 Hobie Kayak Europe Independent Distributor Stellendam, The Netherlands +31 (0) 187 499 440...

Table of Contents