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Safety
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Shakedown Cruise
As with any new product, it is important that you become familiar with the
boat and all its features. It is also important to determine if the boat is sound
before long trips. We recommend that you do what we call a "shakedown
cruise" when the boat is new, after shipping or transport, before long trips
and after installing any thru-hull fittings. This test is typically done in shallow,
calm conditions where you can familiarize yourself with or test the boat before
taking any long trips into open water. Things that you should check or practice
are:
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Rudder operation
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MirageDrive installation, adjustment and removal
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Getting in and out of the boat from a capsized state
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Drain plug locations to make sure they are properly installed
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Closing hatches properly
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Taking the kayak sail down on the water (if applicable)
Getting into your Boat
Falling out of your boat is some-
thing that very rarely happens, but
it is important to practice and pre-
pare for this type of situation. We
recommend that you try climbing
into your boat in a pool or shallow
water to improve your technique.
We recommend that you enter
your boat from the side or back of
the boat depending on conditions.
Mirage Cassette Plug
You Hobie is shipped with a Mirage Cassette Plug. The plug is
provided as standard equipment in the Mirage Kayak package.
Insert the plug into the Mirage well when the MirageDrive is
removed to provide added safety and to "fair" the bottom of the
hull when paddling.
Kayak Sail Safety
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.
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