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  • Page 1 Hobie Mirage ® ® Kayak Manual...
  • Page 3 In 1950, Hobie’s dream was born in his parents’ garage when he decided to apply his love of woodworking to the sport of surfing. Dad backed out the Buick... Hobie carved out his very first surfboard... Hobie’s business of fun had begun.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Anatomy ................................5 Assembly ................................6 ® MirageDrive ................................8 Vantage CT ................................10 On the Water ..............................17 ® Lowrance Ready Option ..........................20 Storage and Transport ..........................23 Maintenance and Care ..........................26 Safety ..................................28 Warranty ................................30 Look for this icon. Online video is available at www.hobiecat.com/support/products Please read through the instruction manual before using this product hobiecat.com...

  • Page 5: Anatomy

    Anatomy Hull MirageDrive Vantage CT Seat Paddle Cassette Plug Gear Bucket Items not shown to scale hobiecat.com...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly Required MirageDrive Cranks Depending on the Mirage kayak model, cranks may or may not require assembly. Insert cranks into drums. Tighten crank bolt using a 9/16” or 15mm wrench until the bolt is flush with the drum. hobiecat.com...
  • Page 7 Assembly Required Vantage CT Assembly Line up threaded inserts on seat back frame with holes molded in seat bottom frame. Once aligned, insert screws and tighten. hobiecat.com...

  • Page 8: Miragedrive

    MirageDrive Instruction Installation Lower drive straight down Level making sure the spine is level Press down and lock drive into CLICK Click and Go’s. The drive locks automacally when installed. Removal Level Pull back each Click and Go lever Lift drive straight up hobiecat.com...
  • Page 9 MirageDrive Instruction Pedal Adjustment Squeeze adjuster handle Squeeze Adjust cranks to desired position by rotating and clicking them into the desired posi- tion. Make sure both cranks are in the same position number. With both feet on the pedals and together (fins straight down), your knees should...

  • Page 10: Vantage Ct

    Vantage CT Anatomy Kickstand Activate Handle Kickstand Shelf Front Up/Down Adjust Recline Adjust Front Up/Down “Key” Seat Bottom Frame “Shoe” ® BOA Lumbar Adjust Leash Kickstand Items not shown to scale hobiecat.com...

  • Page 11: Seat Installation

    Vantage CT Seat Installation Line up the front of the seat bot- tom frame over key and slide the back of the frame to the back wall in the cockpit. Put pressure on the front of the seat mesh & lift the back of the seat bottom frame to set the seat into the key.
  • Page 12 Vantage CT Seat Installation Locate leash clip on seat bottom frame & eyepost on kayak firewall behind the seat. Line up the hole in the leash clip and the eyepost on the boat. Hook the leash clip over eyepost. Pull up on leash clip to lock onto eyepost.
  • Page 13 Vantage CT Front Up/Down Adjustment Pull lever out to activate front up/ down adjustment. Lean back into seatback to raise the front up/ down adjustment. Use body weight in seat bottom to drop into a lower positon. Release lever to lock the desired position of the front up/down...
  • Page 14 Vantage CT Rear Up/Down Adjustment The seat is set to a default low position. Move weight toward the front of the seat bottom mesh to raise the back of the seat. Pull “T” handle to activate kickstand. Set kickstand on the boat hull for mid-level seating.
  • Page 15 Vantage CT Recline Adjustment Pull lever out to activate the seat- back to recline. While holding the lever out, push back into the seat to recline. Release lever to lock seat into position. hobiecat.com...
  • Page 16 Vantage CT Lumbar Adjustment Pull knob to release lumbar. Press knob to lock lumbar. Rotate knob to tension lumbar. hobiecat.com...

  • Page 17: On The Water

    On the Water MirageDrive Operation Shallow Water + Beaching Press either pedal forward in shallow water to raise fins. Pressing one pedal fully forward will orient the fins with the kayak underside to allow beaching. hobiecat.com...
  • Page 18 On the Water Rudder DOWN Pull on “down” “T” Handle fully and cleat to engage rudder. Rudder UP Uncleat “down” “T” Handle line before retracting rudder. Pull on “up” “T” Handle to retract rudder. Steering Paddle Storage Rest paddle on side rails for storage.
  • Page 19 On the Water Seat Drainer Pull “T” Handle to open drain. Cleat to keep drain open. Note: Pedal at a brisk pace to evacuate water from seat well. Uncleat and release to close drain. hobiecat.com...

  • Page 20: Lowrance Ready Option

    Lowrance Ready Option Transducer Installation Not all boats are equipped with “Lowrance Ready.” Metal clips 1/8” The transducer is an optional accessory and is not included with boat hobiecat.com...
  • Page 21 Lowrance Ready Option Thru-Hull Plugs Locate the thru-hull plug and unscrew the nut on the inside of the boat. Remove the solid rubber plug. Choose the correct plug for your wire size and insert the wire by opening the plug along the slit.
  • Page 22 Lowrance Ready Option Wire Installation Run the cable into the plug just behind the transducer scupper. Lead the cable through the insde of the boat and exit the cable out through the thru-hull fitting. There are plugs for the wire to come out on either side of the boat if you prefer a right/left side screen location.

  • Page 23: Storage And Transport

    Storage and Transport Storage Do’s Storing your boat upright with properly fitting Hull cradles OK cradles is advised. Storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two other ways to keep the boat stored. Storage Don’ts Storing your boat cockpit side up on crossbars can...
  • Page 24 Storage and Transport Additional Storage Key Points • Always remove all water from boat • Don’t leave tie–down straps tight over a long period of time • Storing in non-recommended configurations can result in hull damage and can void your warranty Cart The cart should be used for transportation purposes only and not as a storage platform.
  • Page 25 Storage and Transport Roof Topping The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer or roof rack from your dealer. Using proper cradles that support the hull, the boat can be trans- ported right side up. Straps can then be laid across the boat and tied to the rack bars.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care MirageDrive Regular Maintenance Checking Cable Tension Cables should be tight enough so they can only be slightly squeezed in under firm finger pressure. Visit the “support” section at hobiecat.com for information on the MirageDrive. hobiecat.com...

  • Page 27: Rudder Tuning

    Maintenance and Care Rudder Tuning Pull down rudder. Locate screws that clamp the rudder line. Loosen the screw clamping the rudder line. Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure the steering handle is still straight. If it is not straight, adjust the lines accord- ingly.

  • Page 28: Safety

    Never go in flood and/or • Dress appropriately for weath- fast moving water conditions. er conditions; cold water and/ Hobie kayaks are not designed or weather can result in hypo- for fast moving water. thermia; apply sunscreen and • Never exceed your ability and other sun protective clothing.

  • Page 29: Shakedown Cruise

    The kayak sail is a very popular optional accessory that works really well with Hobie Mirage kayaks. It is important to familiarize yourself with the use of the sail and how wind power affects the stability of the boat. The sail is not recom- mended to be used in wind conditions over 10 MPH.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    Scan this QR code with your smart phone If you have a question or issue with your Hobie product, please see your Authorized Hobie Kayak Dealer. They will assess the problem, assist with a re- pair and file a warranty claim with Hobie Cat Company if needed. All warranty claims must go through your Authorized Hobie Kayak Dealer.
  • Page 31 Enjoy the Ride!
  • Page 32 Hobie Cat Company Holding Company Oceanside, California, USA 1-800-HOBIE-49 hobiecat.com Hobie Cat Australasia Subsidiary Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia 1-800-4-HOBIE hobiecat.com.au Hobie Cat Europe Subsidiary Toulon, France +33(0)494 08 78 78 hobie-cat.net Hobie Kayak Europe Independent Distributor Stellendam, The Netherlands +31(0)187 499 440 hobie-kayak.com...

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