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- Page 1 Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Owners Manual...
- Page 2 HOBIE WAY OF LIFE Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hobie Mirage Tandem Island and welcome to the Hobie sailing family. The Hobie Tandem Island cannot be outgrown (how do you outgrow fun?) and will provide years of enjoyment for everyone, from children through senior citizens.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HOBIE MIRAGE TANDEM ISLAND OWNERS MANUAL This assembly manual takes you step- by-step through the set-up and sailing of your new Tandem Island, and will help you understand each part in detail. Contents PAGE Hobie Island Terminology ........3 List of Parts............4 Sail Assembly ............ -
Page 4: Hobie Island Terminology
Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Specs Hull Length= 18’6" / 5.64m Ama Length= 13'4" / 4.06m SAIL Main Hull Width= 30” / .76m Width Amas Out= 10' / 3.05m The sail is a “square-top” design, utilizing the latest technology in sail Width Amas In= 4' / 1.22m... -
Page 5: List Of Parts
Find a clean spot, lay out all of your components and run through the checklist. Hull and Crossbars Hobie Tandem Island Hull with Deck Mounted Crossbars and Mainsheet 2. Two Amas 3. Two Forward Akas 4. -
Page 6: Sail Assembly
Sail Assembly Instructions 4. The Island’s composite mast is two 1. Find a large clean area where you can lay the sail pieces, so simply slide flat. the top of the mast into the lower end. 5. Now slide the small end of the mast into the sail sleeve all the way to the top of the sail. - Page 7 7. Now rotate the base of the mast so that the hole on the mast collar aligns with the line. Feed the line through the hole and pull back up to the sail sleeve. Pull some tension in the line and cleat off the end into the jam cleat on the sail sleeve.
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Page 8: Aka And Ama Installation
Island Assembly Removing the Akas To remove the aka bars from the deck mounted The instructions below will help guide you through the bars, squeeze the two most efficient way to assemble your Tandem Island. b u t t o n s o n t h e d e c k Depending on how you transport your kayak (roof racks/ mounted crossbar and trailer), you may be able to eliminate some steps. -
Page 9: Mast Installation
5. Feed the mainsheet h o o k t h r o u g h t h e IMPORTANT! grommet at the clew of B e f o r e r a i s i n g the sail. For the best t h e m a s t , l o o k performance, make o v e r h e a d... -
Page 10: Pivoting Akas
Understanding the Working Furling and Unfurling the Sail Furling and unfurling the sail is the process of rolling and Features of your Tandem unrolling the sail around the mast. Island Before attempting to unfurl the sail, make sure the furling line is uncleated. Now that your Island is assembled, it is important to familiarize yourself with how some of its features work before taking it on the water. -
Page 11: Reefing The Sail
Reefing the Sail When a sail is reefed, it is in a semi-furled state to reduce the sail area. By doing this you reduce loads on the boat that could be dangerous in squall or high wind conditions. To hold the sail in a partially furled position, adjust the sail to the desired size and cleat the furling line in the jam cleat. -
Page 12: Centerboard
Centerboard Aka Storage Bag The centerboard provides resistance to keep the boat Use the storage bag to keep your akas in good from sliding sideways on the water. A centerboard is condition. Each bag comes with foam holders to keep different from a daggerboard in that it is built into the the akas in order and to prevent them from scratching boat and isn't removable. -
Page 13: Miragedrive
Squeeze the adjuster handles located on the pedal Maneuverability cranks. Hobie Islands come with a rudder system that is designed to flip up when beaching. While squeezing the adjuster handle, move the Scupper Hole(s) pedal crank to the most Drain holes (scuppers) in the cockpit or cargo area allow comfortable position. -
Page 14: Basic Kayak Features
Pedaling First, adjust the pedals to accommodate your size as After using in salt water or dirty water, wash the Hobie shown on page 12. Adjustments can be made for a MirageDrive with fresh water. Allow to dry, then spray variety of leg lengths. -
Page 15: Seatback
Hobie will recycle your boat when you are done with it. To Hobie Mirage seatbacks recycle a Hobie, it must be cut up so it fits in a box with an adjustable plug-in method of the following dimensions (for UPS): may not exceed 130” attaching to the hull. -
Page 16: Sailing Basics
Refer to the sail trim diagram below for approximate Sailing Basics sail settings for the different points of sail or directions you will be sailing. Note the "can't sail zone". You cannot sail in this direction as the sail will luff constantly You are now ready to go. -
Page 17: Righting
DOCKING TURNING Properly docking the Tandem Island will prevent To tack or turn the boat into and across the wind to damage. Always furl the sail and approach the dock the opposite direction (also known as "coming about"), under power of the MirageDrive ®. As you approach follow the points of the sail guide illustration and take the dock, release the diagonal crossbrace on the Ama the boat to the close-hauled point of sail. -
Page 18: Breakaway Pins
5. Follow the pictures below to see how the line is fed through the blocks. 3:1 Mainsheet Conversion The Hobie Mirage Tandem Island is designed to have mainsheet operation from both the front and rear seating positions. To make the mainsheet setup easier on the hands, you can change how much pulley advantage you have from a 2:1 to a 3:1. -
Page 19: Transporting The Tandem Island
Caution TRANSPORTING Boat and mast should be securely attached to the trailer with adequate tie-down straps. TOWING Failure to do so could cause serious injury and Extra caution is necessary when towing any trailer. Be extensive damage. familiar with traffic and highway laws relating to the towing of trailers. - Page 20 Phone (760) 758-9100 Be aware of your physical and skill limitations. Do not take • Fax (760) 758-1841 the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island out in the surf or head out in the info@hobiecat.com ocean unlesss you are an extremely experienced sailor. hobiekayaks.com Always wear a life jacket (PDF).
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