Hobie Mirage Island Terminology; Mainsheet System - Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Assembly Manual

Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Specs
Hull Length= 18'6" / 5.64m
Ama Length= 13'4" / 4.06m
Main Hull Width= 30" / .76m
Width Amas Out= 10' / 3.05m
Width Amas In= 4' / 1.22m
Total Rigged Weight= 190lbs. / 86.18kg
BATTENS
Battens are long thin pieces of
fiberglass rod. These rods give the
sail stiffness and help maintain sail
shape. The unique angles of the
battens allow the sail to easily furl.
AKAS
The Akas are the pivoting arms
that connect the Amas to the
hull.
MAINSHEET
SYSTEM
The mainsheet is
designed with a
Centerboard
pulley system to
allow the sailor to The integrated
trim the sail with centerboard enhances
minimal effort.
your upwind performance.
SAIL
The sail is a "square-top" design,
utilizing the latest technology in sail
design.
TELL TAILS
Tell tails are small ribbons to help
determine the trim of the sail. They
will tell you whether you need to
sheet your sail in or out.
MAST
The mast is a two-piece design for
easy trailering and storage.
ROLLER FURLER
The roller furler allows the sail to be rolled
around the mast for easy storage.
HULLS
The Tandem Island's main and ama hulls are contructed from
Polyethlene, prividing an extremely durable hull that is highly
resistant to dings and scratches.
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AMAS
The Amas are the small
outer hulls that provide
ultimate stability under sail
power.
V-FRAME
(not shown here)
The V-frame is an
internal structure
that gives support
to the base of the
mast.