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Pro Angler 12/14 Manual

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  • Page 1 Hobie Mirage 360xr ® ® Pro Angler 12/14 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

    Safety ........................36 Warranty .......................38 If you have any questions about assembly or installation, visit www.hobie.com/support/ or scan the QR code below with your smart phone to view instructional videos . Please read the instruction manual before using this product...
  • Page 5: Anatomy

    Paddle and T-Handle Lowrance Ready Components Tackle Management Rack 2X Plano 3640 Tackle Boxes ® 2X H-Rail Rod Rack H-Rail Cup Holder Mirage Well Scupper Plug 2X Steering Handle Components 360 Steering Handle Items not shown to scale hobie.com hobie.com...
  • Page 6 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 hobie.com...
  • Page 7: Assembly

    To attach the 360 handle, press pin through hole in 360 crank, place 360 handle over crank and pin, screw handle to crank. hobie.com hobie.com...
  • Page 8: Miragedrive

    CLICK CLICK Removal Removal Lift drive straight up. Lift drive straight up. With fins facing forward, pull With fins facing forward, pull back the Click and Go lever back the Click and Go lever hobie.com hobie.com...
  • Page 9 MirageDrive Instructions Pedal Adjustment Squeeze the trigger and pull up on the adjustment handle. Adjust cranks by sliding the adjustment handle. Make sure both cranks are positioned to the same number. Press down on the handle to lock. hobie.com hobie.com...
  • Page 10 (fins straight down), your knees should be comfortably bent and not over-crunched or extended. 360 Steering Turning the 360 The indicator arrow on the drive shows you the orientation of the lower unit. handle rotates the lower unit of the drive. hobie.com...
  • Page 11 To decouple drive from steering system, slide the red release to the left and push lock knob all the way down. Drive can then be rotated by twisting lock knob. To tension steering belt, twist adjuster dial either direction, selecting 1 (lowest tension) through 5 (highest tension). hobie.com hobie.com...
  • Page 12: On The Water

    Pressing one pedal fully forward They will automatically lock back will orient the fins with the kayak into position when pedaling underside. resumes. Beaching To avoid unnecessary sand intrusion, remove drive from boat before beaching. hobie.com...
  • Page 13 Flat Head S wdri er) 1/4 turn at a time until the set sc w ju t ouches the in and out of the kick-up position o de ermine if it needs o be tig ened or oosened. hobie.com hobie.co...
  • Page 14: Vantage Seating

    Vantage Seating Installation Lock chair feet to boat. Pivot chair onto kick- stand. Attention! Place webbing strap over pin on the seat frame and hook clip. This will secure the seat in the event of a flip. hobie.com...
  • Page 15 Vantage Seating Lowering Shift weight forward and tilt seat up. Pull and hold seat handle. Pull Lean back to lower seat. Raising Shift weight forward and tilt seat up. Lean back to lower seat onto kickstand. hobie.com hobie.com...
  • Page 16 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. hobie.com...
  • 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 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. hobie.com...
  • Page 19: Tuning

    Pro Angler Mirage 360 models. Rotate knob to tension rudder line. Underseat Strap Use strap under seat to hold down optional tackle boxes. With the seat in the low position, use this same strap to hold down the seat during transport. hobie.com...
  • Page 20 Transducer Installation NOTE: Transducer installation parts are included with your kayak. 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 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 Transducer Installation. If the transducer is not sitting flush with the shield, 2 small holes (one on each side of the transducer) can be drilled and a zip tie used to secure the transducer to the shield. TripleShot hardware configuration hobie.com...
  • 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 These tabs install to the of the transducer and transducer mounting post shield to allow water and can be oriented to face flow. either fore or aft to accommodate a variety of transducer designs. 1/8” hobie.com...
  • 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 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. Some plugs are located in cup holder or mesh pockets. Using the same plug, install the power cable. hobie.com...
  • Page 27 NOTE: DO NOT USE A DRILL Screw the 3 way plug to the hull by hand. Bolt or screw the thru- hull wire assembly to the hull using the nut or screws. Ensure the gasket is installed. Gasket Gasket hobie.com...
  • 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 requirements. Close the lock lever. If the lever is difficult to close, loosen the knob in step 3. hobie.com...
  • Page 29 H-Rail System Adjusting Clamp Position Unlock lever. Slide to new position. Adjust angle. Lock lever. hobie.com...
  • Page 30 Rod Rack Retainer During lauch or transport, you may want to keep your rods held in place using the H-rail Rod Rack. Lay your rods in the holders. Stretch the bungee over the rods and hook at the top. hobie.com...
  • 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/ Universal Mounting Rod Holder Plate Ram Ball Mount ® Tackle/Tool Box hobie.com...
  • Page 32 Hanging the boat by the scuppers can distort the scupper holes. Never hang the boat by handles or pad eyes. They are not designed to handle long–term load and will fail. Never use PVC runners or tubes to store boat on. hobie.com...
  • Page 33: Storage And Transport

    The cart should be used for transportation purposes only and not as a stor- age platform. Do not leave your boat on the cart 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 Many people like to use the scupper holes to tie the boat to the car. This helps prevent the boat from sliding back and forth or the tie-down rope from slipping off the boat. (This is an acceptable method for tying the boat down for transport.) Pro Angler Roof Topping Technique hobie.com...
  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    5/32” hex key into hole on bottom of lower unit. Turn clockwise by hand until it is tight. If the drive is full of sand, loosen the cable tension with global adjustment screw, flush out with water, and re-tension. hobie.com...
  • Page 36 Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure the steering handles are still straight. If they are not straight, adjust the lines accord- ingly. Tighten the screw to clamp the line and hold it in place. Replace rudder cover. hobie.com...
  • Page 37: Safety

    Coast Guard approved • N ever go in flooded and/or personal flotation device. fast moving water conditions. Hobie kayaks are not designed • A lways file a float plan: Let for fast moving water. someone know where you are going and when you will return.
  • 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

    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. All warranty claims must go through your Authorized Hobie Kayak Dealer. The Warranty Registration Card and Warranty Policies are included with each model in the Owner’s Packet.
  • Page 40 Accessories Hobie Soft Cooler/Fish Bag Tie Down Straps Hobie Polarized Sunglasses Power-Pole Mirco Hobie Multi-Lube Kayak Trailer For more accessories see: http://www.hobie.com/catalogs-brochures/ hobie.com...
  • Page 41 Accessories Livewell XL Kayak Cover Hobie H-bar H-Crate Anchor Trolley Kit Hobie Vantage Seat bag Rod Holder Extension Heavy Duty Plug-In Cart hobie.com...
  • Page 42 Enjoy the Ride! hobie.com...
  • Page 43 NOTES...
  • Page 44 Corporate Headquarters Oceanside, CA USA www.hobie.com PN 27700131 REV 211103...

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