Mast Float - Hobie Bravo Assembly Manual

11. After the sail has been rolled onto the mast, it will
still be a little loose. Give the loose end a pull to snug
up the sail.
12. Take the blue line that runs through the grommet in
the sail and pull the knot through the plastic hook.
7. Mast Float Assembly
1. Notice that there is about 8" of extra sail and mast
extending above the actual sail. This is designated for
the mast float.
2. Before placing the float on the mast, you want to be
sure that it is oriented in the correct direction. You will
notice that on one side of the sleeve there is white
stitching holding the sleeve together. The slimmer side
of the float is to point toward the white stitching.
3. Slide the float onto the mast and clip the mast float to
the sail.
TIP: If you are trailering the Hobie Bravo
long distances, it is a good idea to unclip
and remove the mast float from the sail.
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6. Once you have pulled most of the rope through, hold
onto the end and lean as far away from the boat as
possible without touching the water.
Note: How far you have to lean largely
depends on your weight. It's a good idea to
practice this procedure to get a feel for how
much "lean" you need to lift the mast and sail
out of the water.
7. As the boat starts to come up, you will be able to
start to reduce your amount of lean. Go down to your
knees while pulling back either on the righting line or
hiking straps
8. As the boat comes up, slide into the water and grab
the hull coming over your head. Don't let the hull hit
your head. Control the speed of the hull coming down.
If it were to come up quickly, the momentum of the mast
would throw it over to the other side.
9. Once the boat is upright, be sure to hang on to
the boat. After the sail is back up, the boat could
sail away from you. If the wind is strong, it may be
necessary to hold the boat down to prevent it from re-
capsizing.
10. Grab hold of one of the hiking straps to help pull
yourself back on the boat.
It is always recommended that you check
the boat and rigging for damage once you
get to shore.
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