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- Page 1 Fogh Marine | 416 251-0384 | www.foghmarine.com | info@foghmarine.com...
- Page 2 We offer this manual as a guide to increased safety and enjoyment of your new boat. The purpose of this publication is to provide easy, simple, accurate instructions on how to get your Hobie Bravo ready for the water and use it safely. Please read them carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat and all her parts.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bravo HOBIE ASSEMBLY MANUAL This assembly manual takes you step- by-step through the set-up and sailing of your new HOBIE Bravo, and will help you understand each part in detail. Setting up your Hobie Bravo PAGE Hobie Bravo Terminology........3 List of Parts .............4 Assembly Instructions ......5-9... -
Page 4: Hobie Bravo Terminology
HULL The Bravo hull is constructed from Super Linear II Polyethylene. The polyethylene provides an extremely durable hull that is quite resistant to dings and scratches. Fogh Marine | 416 251-0384 | www.foghmarine.com | info@foghmarine.com... -
Page 5: List Of Parts
List of Parts When opening your new Hobie Bravo, make sure to check that all of the parts are present and that the boat is in good order. Find a good clean spot, lay out all of your components and run through the checklist. -
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
2. A-Frame Assembly. Assembly Instructions 1. Separate the A-Frame and vertical support tube from The Hobie Bravo was designed to minimize not only the each other. amount of rigging time, but also the complexity of initial assembly. Note that all of the small hardware 2. -
Page 7: A-Frame
5. Install the screws into each of the A-Frame legs. 2. Use a slip knot and tie each of the ends to the base Before tightening down, we recommend that you start to of the A-Frame. The left line goes to the left side of the thread each screw with a hand screwdriver. -
Page 8: Mast
3. Carefully slide each of the battens into their proper sleeve 5. Mast Assembly all the way to the end. 1. Place the top and bottom sections of the mast end- to-end. Top Section Bottom Section 4. Once the battens are fully installed, use the diagrams below to guide the lacing of the battens to the sail. - Page 9 2. Insert the top of the mast into the sleeve at the foot of the sail. 3. Gently slide the remainder of the mast into the sail sleeve until the top of the mast pushes firmly into the strap at the top of the sleeve. While putting the mast into the sail be sure that the webbing at the top is in the saddle and the forward edge of the sail is aligned with the froward side of the comptip (note: the notch is...
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Page 10: Mast Float
1. Notice that there is about 8” of extra sail and mast extending above the actual sail. This is designated for the mast float. TIP: If you are trailering the Hobie Bravo long distances, it is a good idea to unclip and remove the mast float from the sail. -
Page 11: Sail Your Hobie Bravo In 3 Steps
Step 2. Raising the Mast Sail your Hobie Bravo !CAUTION! in 3 Steps... WATCH FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES. NEVER RIG, TRAILER, OR SAIL THE BOAT Step 1. Attach your Rudder NEAR OVERHEAD POWER LINES. MAST CONTACT WITH A POWER LINE COULD BE FATAL! 1. - Page 12 3. When you are ready, you may start to raise the mast. 6. Hand turn the knob on the A-Frame to thread the bolt Check overhead again for any power lines that into the gate. Be sure that the bolt successfully could make contact with the mast.
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Page 13: Installing The Mainsheet
About your Mainsheet Block The mainsheet block provided with your Hobie Bravo allows you to cleat the mainsheet for more comfortable cruising. To cleat off the line, simply pull the mainsheet into the spring-loaded cleat. -
Page 14: Sailing Your Hobie Bravo
This will cause the mast to rotate with the sail around it. Once the sail is fully furled, cleat the One of the great things about the Hobie Bravo is that for furling line in the cleat on the A-Frame. -
Page 15: Righting The Boat
Righting the Boat In the event that the boat tips over, you will need to “right” it. Follow the simple instructions below to see how it is properly and safely done. We strongly recommend that you practice this in shallow water to prepare yourself. - Page 16 6. Once you have pulled most of the rope through, hold 8. As the boat comes up, slide into the water and grab onto the end and lean as far away from the boat as the hull coming over your head. Don’t let the hull hit possible without touching the water.
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Page 17: Reefing The Sail
Installing the Boom (optional) Reefing the sail is typically done during high wind The Hobie Bravo was designed for sailing without a conditions, docking, and beaching. Reduction of sail boom, but one can be used if desired. A boom will get... - Page 18 Once at the desired location, cleat the outhaul line at the cleat on the bottom of the boom. 8. Now you’re ready to sail at the Hobie Bravo’s top performance. Always be aware of the boom’s location. It will be swinging over your head during...
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Page 19: Sailing Basics
There are short ribbons (tell tails) hanging on either side Sailing Basics of the sail. Follow the diagram of sail and course adjustments above using the tell tails to get the most performance out of the sail for all angles of sailing. The BALANCING THE BOAT tell tails react to air flowing over the sail and will help When sailing, sit on the upwind side of the boat (wind on... -
Page 20: Launching The Boat
Trim the DOCKING sail correctly for the desired point of sail. Docking the Hobie Bravo properly will prevent damage. Always dock and rig on the leeward side of a dock (the side the wind reaches last). Come in slowly and always be aware of the wind direction so you can properly de- power the boat when needed. -
Page 21: Rudder Tuning
You may adjust the rake of your rudder blade on your from the pencil line to the leading edge. Continue to Hobie Bravo. The amount of rake in a rudder blade adjust and measure until you have the desired amount affects the "feel"... -
Page 22: Trailering
TRAILERING must be left while on the ramp, set the transmission in "park" or first gear, in addition to setting the parking LOADING YOUR TRAILER brake. In retrieving your boat, make sure that the boat is The weight of the boat, equipment and additional gear properly placed on the trailer. -
Page 23: Car Topping
Caution 6. In addition to other tie downs, always tie the front and back of the Bravo to the front and back bumper of Boat and mast should be securely your car (see diagram below). attached to the trailer with adequate tie-down straps. - Page 24 Contact with a power line could be fatal. • Know your limitations. Do not try to do more than you can. Do not take the Hobie Bravo out in the surf or head out in the ocean unless you are an extremely experienced sailor.
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