Hobie Island Terminology; Mainsheet System - Hobie Mirage Adventure Island Owner's Manual

Adventure Island Specs
Length= 16' / 4.88m
Main Hull Width= 27.5" / .70m
Width Amas Out= 112" / 2.84m
Width Amas In= 42" / 1.06m
Total Rigged Weight= 115lbs. / 52.16kg
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 roller
furl.
MAST
The mast is a two-piece design for
easy trailering and storage.
AKAS
The Akas are the pivoting arms
that connect the Amas to the
hull.
MAINSHEET
SYSTEM
The mainsheet is
designed with a
Daggerboard
pulley system to
(not shown here)
allow the sailor to
The daggerboard
trim the sail with
enhances
minimal effort.
your upwind
performance.
V-FRAME
(not shown here)
The V-frame is an internal
structure that gives support to
the bottom of the mast.
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SAIL
The sail is a "square-top" design,
utilizing the latest technology in sail
design for optium performance.
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.
ROLLER FURLER
The roller furler allows the sail to be rolled
around the mast for reducing sail size and
easy storage and rigging.
AMAS
The Amas are the outer
small hulls that provide
ultimate stability under sail
power.
HULLS
The Adventure Island hulls are constructed
from Polyethylene. Polyethylene provides an
extremely durable hull that is quite resistant to
dings and scratches.