Safety tips ..........12 ⇒ Jib kit ⇒ Batten set (6) ⇒ Parts bag ⇒ Ropes bag ⇒ Wire bag It is advisable to assemble the Hobie Wave with Two people. CAUTION - DANGER ALUMINIUM MAST STAY CLEAR OF OVERHEAD WIRES •...
HULLS Hull assembly Lay the hulls on the ground on their sides with the bot- toms to the center (graphics down) as in figure 1. A tarp or pads may be desirable under the hull if the ground surface is rough. There is one plug in the rear of each hull (shown inset).
TRAMPOLINE Trampoline fittings Proceed to lace the trampoline halves along the rear first. Do not tighten. Tighten the trampoline lacings and attach them as in- dicated on the picture. Thread and tighten the center trampoline lacing from front to rear. NB : A tight trampoline gives the boat its rigidity.
RUDDER Rudder system assembly Identify the right and the left rudders. Green sticker for the right, red sti- cker for the left. Attach these to the boat using the two aluminium rud- der pins and split rings provided. Tiller crossbar and extension Locate the tiller crossbar and identify the left and right hand ends.
MAST Mast and rigging Remove the main and jib halyard lines from the ropes bags. Unroll the main halyard wire that is secured at the head of the mast. Using a bowline knot, secure the main halyard line to the thimble at the end of the halyard wire. Now, secure both ends at the base of the mast.
MAST Next, fasten the shrouds into the stay adjusters. To begin with, fasten the shroud about half way up the adjuster. This position can be adjusted later. The position influences mast rake. Now fasten the twist toggles to the anchor bar pins on each side of the boat.
MAINSAIL BEFORE RAISING THE MAINSAIL, MAKE SURE THAT THE BOAT IS POINTING INTO THE WIND. IF THE WIND CHANGES DIRECTION, MOVE THE BOAT. Unfold the mainsail and lay on a flat clean surface. Undo the set of battens and identify which batten goes in which batten pocket.
TURBO KIT Before installing the jib on the Hobie Wave, you must first install the parallel bow spreader (provided with the turbo kit). Install bow spreader tangs on each bow under exis- ting bridle wire tang as shown. Pin faces towards center. With...
RIGHTING LINE Take the righting line from the rope bag and attach it to the front crossbar as indi- cated on the picture. Store the excess line in the trampoline pocket. •...
Safety tips/Sécurité CAUTION / SAFETY TIPS A LIRE AVANT DE PARTIR ♦ Whether on land or on the water, watch for overhead power lines . Contact with power lines can cause serious injury or death. ♦ DO NOT sail while under the influence of alco- hol and/or drugs ♦...
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