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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.
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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(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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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Vantage Seating Lumbar Adjustment Pull knob to release lumbar. Press knob to lock lumbar. Rotate knob to tension lumbar. hobie.com...
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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...
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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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H-Rail System Adjusting Clamp Position Unlock lever. Slide to new position. Adjust angle. Lock lever. hobie.com...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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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...
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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...
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