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- Page 1 Hobie Mirage i12s...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing a Hobie Mirage Inflatable Kayak. As a member of the Hobie way of life, you are now on the road to pure adventure in pedaling and paddling. This owner’s manual is designed to help you get maximum enjoyment from your new Hobie kayak.
- Page 3 Patented Inflatable Hull Design The Hobie Mirage Inflatable line of kayaks uses a patent pending drop stitch construction to give performance that is comparable to a hard shell kayak. The black material along the bottom is stretched tightly to give you a fair hull shape for maximum performance.
- Page 4 Valve Operation Your kayak is equipped with three differ- ent chambers that need to be inflated. All of the valves are located near the rear of the boat. There is one valve on each of the tube sides and one valve on the floor.
- Page 5 4. Follow this same procedure with all of the chambers. Inflation Tips and Precautions · The boat can be inflated either with our hand pump or an electric pump. The electric pump can inflate the boat to a moderate pressure and save a lot of time with about 90% of the required air volume.
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Page 6: Kayak Features
Bilge Draining As mentioned earlier, it is important to know that there is a bilge area between the bot- tom surface the tubes. If water collects in this area the kayak will feel heavy and you will hear water sloshing around; it will need to be drained. - Page 7 Steering Operation and Adjustment On the left side of the kayak is a steering handle which turns the rudder left and right. When in use, place your hand on the disk and rotate the tab left and right to turn the rudder.
- Page 8 Drive Assembly The Hobie Mirage Drives for the inflatable kayaks have the pedal cranks removed from the drums and can be done in the future for more compact packing. The following steps will guide you in how to install the pedal cranks.
- Page 9 Washing After using in salt water or dirty water, wash the Hobie Mirage Drive with fresh water. Allow to dry, then spray metal parts (nuts, chains, cable ends, etc..) with WD-40™ or equivalent.
- Page 10 Kayak Folding Steps The kayak storage bag is a travel design to allow you to get your kayak into the bag as easily as possible with minimal i14t folds. Follow the diagrams below for the best folding proce- dures of the tandem and single inflatable kayaks. i12s...
- Page 11 Easy-Load Kayak Storage Travel Bag Place the folded kayak over the bag so the bottom rub rail runs with the length of the bag. Pull the corners of the bag up around the side of the kayak. Clip the three buck- les with webbing and cinch up the straps to compress...
- Page 12 Basic Kayak Features The front of the boat is the “bow” and the rear is the “stern”. When looking forward to the bow, the left side of the boat is “port” and the right side is “starboard”. The hull ID number can be found on the bottom of the boat, at the stern.
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Page 13: Safety Checklist
Safety Checklist · To avoid damage to the Hobie Mirage Drive, push either pedal completely forward before beaching or in shallow water. Use small, partial pedal strokes with one pedal nearly all the way forward until there is adequate water depth for the Mirage Drive to have com- plete clearance in the water. - Page 14 If the boat is upside-down, it will need to be turned over. To do this, reach across the bottom of the boat and grab the scup- per hole or Hobie Mirage Drive and pull the boat upright. Position yourself so your head is near the cockpit area of the boat and you are facing the boat.
- Page 15 If you pull the paddle out and away from the hull in an arc, it will force the bow of the boat to swing away from the paddle blade. This is called a “sweep stroke” and is used to turn the boat.
- Page 16 You Hobie Mirage kayak is shipped with a Mirage Cassette Plug. The plug is provided as standard equipment in the Mirage Kayak package and is used to fill the space where the Mirage Drive fits into the hull. It is inserted when the Mirage Drive is removed to provide added safety and to “fair”...
- Page 17 Follow the folding instructions on pages 9 and 10. Another way to transport your Hobie kayak is on a roof rack purchased from your dealer. This normally involves a set of crossbars that attach to the car via the rain gutters or adapter clips mounted to the door frame.
- Page 18 Kayak Leak Detection and Repair Hobie kayaks are made from very durable PVC but may, on occasion, require minor repairs. Repairs are easily done with your included patch kit. Read the following paragraphs for leak detection and repair tips. Air Leak Detection If you are losing air pressure, not caused by colder tempera- tures, check the boat for leaks, starting with the valves.
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Page 19: Warranty Information
Hobie provides a limited two year hull warranty. Your warranty registration card is packaged with this owner’s manual and should be completed and returned to Hobie Cat within 30 days of the date of purchase. If you have problems with your boat, contact your dealer first. If you need further assistance, contact Hobie Cat. To help process any warranty problems, please complete your warranty card and give it to your dealer or mail it directly to Hobie Cat. - Page 20 All pedal kayaks come with Hobie Mirage Drives, rudder systems, high-back seats w/ detachable pack, water bottle, cup holders, gear bucket, dry bag, and Mirage Sport Hobie Mirage Outback S.U.V Hobie Mirage Outfitter Hobie Hobie Mirage Kayaks two-piece paddles. • Two storage hatches; 8” & 6"...
- Page 21 Mirage Oasis Hobie Mirage Adventure Hobie • Three storage hatches; Two 8” & one large forward hatch • Two molded-in fishing rod holders • Two mesh covered stowage pockets • Large cargo areas w/Bungee tie-downs • Cup holder • Options: Plug-in Cart, Sail Package, Bimini, Sidekick and Dodger •...
- Page 22 All deluxe paddle kayaks come with seats w/ detachable pack, water bottle, dry bag, and two-piece paddles. Lanai Hobie Maui Hobie Kona Hobie Paddle Kayaks • 6" hatch • Molded-in drink holder • Easy-carry molded-in grip • Large cargo area w/Bungee tie-downs •...
- Page 23 Quest Hobie Odyssey Hobie • Two hatches: Large covered bow hatch & 8" center hatch • Center accessory tray & cup holder • Two mesh-covered stowage pockets • Two rear molded-in rod holders • Large cargo area w/Bungee tie-downs • Foot braces •...
- Page 24 All inflatable mirage kayaks come with Hobie Mirage Drives, rudder systems, high-back seats w/ detachable pack, dry bag, hand pump, kayak storage Mirage i12s Hobie Mirage i14t Hobie REV 8/07 PN 95000 Mirage Inflatable Kayaks travel bag, and two-piece paddles.
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