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  • Page 1 Hobie Mirage ® ® Pro Angler 17 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 Seating ....................10 On the Water ......................14 Lowrance Ready Option ..................17 H-Rail System ......................20 Storage and Transport ...................24 Maintenance and Care ...................27 Safety ........................29 Warranty .......................31 Look for this icon. Online video is available at www.hobiecat.com/support/ Please read the instruction manual before using this product...

  • Page 5: Anatomy

    Anatomy Hull 2X Vantage XT Chair 2X MirageDrive 2X Paddle and T-Handle Lowrance® Ready Components 2X Tackle Management Rack 2X H-Rail Rod Holder 2X H-Rail Cup Holder 2X H-Rail Mounting Plate 2X Mirage Cassette Plug 2X Steering Handle Components Secondary Steering Handle Items not shown to scale hobiecat.com...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly Required Steering Handles The steering handles and steer- ing knob can be installed in different positions per your preference MirageDrive Cranks Insert cranks into drums Tighten crank bolt all the way (snug not tight) using a 9/16” or 15mm wrench...
  • Page 7 Assembly Required Tackle Management Rack Installation Twist handle counter-clockwise and open lid Press rack to the side to insert pin into the hole and lower the other side to snap in place. Secure clip to post hobiecat.com...

  • Page 8: Miragedrive

    MirageDrive Instruction Installation Lower Drive straight down Level making sure the spine is level Press down and CLICK lock Drive into Click and Go’s Removal Level Pull back each Click and Go lever Lift Drive straight up...
  • 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 together (fins straight down), your knees should be comfort-...

  • Page 10: Vantage Seating

    Vantage Seating Installation Lock chair feet to boat Pivot chair onto kickstand Hook seat safety strap to the pad eye behind the seat...
  • Page 11 Vantage Seating Lowering Shift weight forward and tilt seat up Pull and hold kickstand handle Pull Lean back to lower seat Raising Shift weight forward and tilt seat up Lean back to lower seat onto kickstand hobiecat.com...
  • Page 12 Vantage Seating Back and Bottom Adjustment Slide adjuster grip (on armrest) forward Rotate grips to adjust seat Make sure adjuster grip locks securely Seatback Seatback Bottom Bottom Forward Back Down Seatback Forward Seatback Bottom Back Bottom Down Ease weight off seat to make Lean forward to make seatback adjusting seat bottom easier adjustment easier...
  • Page 13 Vantage Seating Lumbar Adjustment Pull knob to release lumbar Press knob to lock lumbar Rotate knob to tension lumbar hobiecat.com...

  • Page 14: On The Water

    On the Water MirageDrive Operation Shallow Water To raise fins in shallow water or when beaching, PUSH either pedal forward...
  • Page 15 On the Water Rudder Down and Up Uncleat and release Pull and cleat Skeg Operation Uncleat and re- lease the skeg line to lower the skeg and have the boat track straight Pull and cleat the skeg line to have the boat be more maneuverable hobiecat.com...
  • Page 16 On the Water Rudder Line Tension Pull knob to release rudder line Press knob to lock rudder line Rotate knob to tension rudder line Seating Positions Solo Tandem Social...

  • Page 17: Lowrance Ready Option

    Lowrance Ready Option Transducer Installation Metal clips 1/8” Transducer is an optional accessory and is not included with boat hobiecat.com...
  • Page 18 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 wire by opening the plug along the slit Press the new plug with the wire installed into...
  • Page 19 Lowrance Ready Option Wire Installation Run the cable into the plug just behind the transducer scupper. Lead the cable through the inside of the boat and exit the cable under- neath either side of the mounting boards and out through the thru-hull fitting.

  • Page 20: H-Rail System

    H-Rail System Clamping Clamp accessory around H-Rail Tube Lock tension knob Tighten or loosen knob per your clamping require- ments Close the lock lever. If the lever is difficult to close, loosen the knob in step 3.
  • Page 21 H-Rail System Adjusting Clamp Position Unlock lever Slide to new posi- tion and lock lever hobiecat.com...
  • Page 22 H-Rail System Rod Holder Retainer During lauch or transport, you may want to keep your rods held in place using the horizontal rod holder Lay your rods in the holders Stretch the bungee over the rods and hook at the top.
  • Page 23 H-Rail System Additional Accessories (Not included with boat) Review your parts and accessory catalog for all of the latest H-Rail mounting accessories Rod Holder ® Ram Ball Mount Tackle/Tool Box hobiecat.com...

  • Page 24: Storage And Transport

    Storage and Transport Storage Recommendations Storing your boat upright with prop- erly fitting cradles is most advised Hull cradles OK Storage Don’ts Storing your boat upside down on the H-Rails or hanging from strapping may bend the gunwales Storing your boat cockpit side up on crossbars can dent the bottom...
  • Page 25 Storage and Transport Additional Storage Key Points • Always open drain plugs and 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 •...
  • Page 26 Storage and Transport The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer from your dealer. Using proper cradles that support the hull, the boat can be transported right side up. Straps can be passed over the deck and under the H-Rails and tied to the load bars.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care MirageDrive Regular Maintenance The most effective maintenance tool on your MirageDrive is a fresh water rinse after every use. Periodically spraying WD-40 on the chains will help keep the operation smooth. Checking Cable Tension Cables should be tight enough so they can only be slightly squeezed...

  • Page 28: Rudder Tuning

    Maintenance and Care Rudder Tuning Pull up rudder Remove rudder cover Loosen screw clamping the rudder line Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure the steering handles are still straight. If they are not straight, adjust the lines accord- ingly Tighten the screw to clamp the line and hold it...

  • Page 29: Safety

    Wear a Coast Guard ap- • Never go in flooded and/or proved personal flotation fast moving water conditions. device Hobie kayaks are not designed for fast moving water. • Always file a float plan. Let someone know where you •...

  • Page 30: Shakedown Cruise

    The kayak sail is a very popular optional accessory that works quite 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 for use in wind conditions over 10 MPH/8.7 knots unless you are...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Scan this QR code with your SmartPhone If you have a problem or question with your Hobie product, please see your Authorized Hobie Kayak Dealer. They will be able to assess the problem, assist with a repair and file a warranty claim with Hobie Cat Company if needed.
  • Page 32 Hobie Cat Company Oceanside, California, USA 1-800-HOBIE-49 hobiecat.com Hobie Cat Australasia Huskisson, New South Wales Australia 1-800-4-HOBIE hobiecat.com.au Hobie Cat Europe Toulon, France +33 (0) 494 08 78 78 hobie-cat.net Hobie Kayak Europe Stellendam, The Netherlands +31 (0) 187 499 440 hobie-kayak.com...

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