Hobie Mirage Compass, Manual

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Page 3: ...e 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: ...10 On the Water 13 Lowrance Ready Option 15 Storage and Transport 18 Maintenance and Care 21 Safety 23 Warranty 25 Look for this icon Online video is available at www hobie com support Please read through the instruction manual before using this product ...

Page 5: ...5 hobie com Anatomy 1 Hull 2 Seat 3 MirageDrive 4 Paddle 5 Cassette Plug 6 Lowrance Ready Kit Items not shown to scale 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 6: ...Seating Seating Assembly 1 2 Line up threaded inserts on seat back frame with holes molded in seat bottom frame Once aligned insert screws and tighten Do not over tighten as seat will not be able to pivot ...

Page 7: ...7 hobie com Seating Anatomy Seating Seat back Seat frame Support strap adjustment Mesh tension straps Lumbar adjustment strap ...

Page 8: ...seat onto the seat mounts To secure the seat to the boat attach the two hooks under the seat to the seat retention loops Clip the two back straps to pad eyes on the boat Make sure clips are attached to the boat not the retention loop on the chair itself ...

Page 9: ...9 hobie com Using the seat outside the boat 1 2 Seating Unhook the seat retention hooks from the boat and remove the seat Clip the two back straps to the seat retention loop ...

Page 10: ...nd lock drive into Click and Go s The drive locks automatically when installed Lower drive straight down making sure the spine is level Lift drive straight up Pull back each Click and Go lever Installation 1 2 1 2 MirageDrive Instruction ...

Page 11: ...ks by rotating and clicking them into the desired position Make sure both cranks are in the same position number With both feet on the pedals and together fins straight down your knees should be comfortably bent and not crunched or over extended Squeeze adjuster handle 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...the thumb knobs clockwise to loosen the fin from the boom reducing resistance on the fins when pedaling Turn the thumb knobs counter clockwise to tighten the fin to the boom increasing resistance on the fins when pedaling Locate the thumb knobs on the MirageDrive ...

Page 13: ...irageDrive Operation 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 Shallow Water and Beaching On the Water ...

Page 14: ...le is located on the right starboard side near the front of the kayak The steering handle is located in the middle on the left port side of the kayak Pull Rudder T Handle line through cleat to retract rudder Rest paddle on the right side rail for storage Secure by hooking the shock cord around eyelet post on the hull Rudder DOWN ...

Page 15: ...15 hobie com 1 8 or 3mm gap The transducer is an optional accessory and is not included with boat Metal clips Transducer Install Lowrance Ready Option ...

Page 16: ... the wire by opening the plug along the slit Press the new plug with the wire installed into the plastic plug making sure it fits tightly DO NOT USE A DRILL for the three way plug Bolt or screw the thru hull wire assembly to the hull using the nut or screws Make sure you have the o ring or gasket installed Thru Hull Plugs Single and 3 way 1 2 3 4 5 Lowrance Ready Option ...

Page 17: ...and one 1 3 8 hole using a hole saw in the areas indicated The forward hole can be drilled on the left or right Run cable into the plug just in front of the transducer scupper Lead the cable through the inside of the hull and exit the cable through the 3 way Thru Hull Plug Hand tighten screws to avoid stripping threads 1 ...

Page 18: ...t the sides Hanging the boat by the scuppers can distort the scupper holes Never hang the boat by handles or pad eyes They are not designed to handle long term load and will fail Storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two ways to keep the boat stored Storage Do s Storage Don ts Storage and Transportation ...

Page 19: ...a storage platform Do not leave your boat on the cart for more than one hour less time in warmer temperatures or direct sunlight 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 ...

Page 20: ...wner s manual to ensure that you comply with all recommendations precautions and specifications Running a line or strap from the bow and stern of the boat to each bumper is required If your bumpers do not have a gap to pass a rope around look underneath There should be a loop of metal which is used by car transports such as tow trucks Many people like to use the scupper holes to tie the boat to th...

Page 21: ...Visit hobie com support for information on the MirageDrive Cables should be tight enough so they can only be slightly squeezed in under firm finger pressure Note Excessive sediment on the drive can impair function rinse thoroughly after every to avoid this Use lubricant on the chain components frequently ...

Page 22: ... the steering feels loose Loosen the screw clamping the rudder line Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure the steering handle is straight Wrap the line twice around the screw Tighten the screw to clamp the line Repeat for the other side Rudder Tuning 1 2 3 4 Maintenance and Care ...

Page 23: ... bailing device Always carry the spare paddle provided with the boat Never Never go alone and always file a float plan Never go in flood and or fast moving water conditions Hobie kayaks are not designed for fast moving water Never exceed your ability and be aware of your limitations Never use alcohol or mind altering drugs prior to or while using this product Never open your hatches in unstable wa...

Page 24: ...ug 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 Getting into your Kayak If you fall out of your kayak stay with the kayak You should be properly wearing a life jacket PFD which will keep you afloat If the kayak is upside down it wil...

Page 25: ...oduct registration 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 repair and file a warranty claim with Hobie Cat Company if needed All warranty claims must go through your Authorized Hobie Kayak Dealer The Warranty Registration Card and Warranty Policies are included with each model in the Owner s Pa...

Page 26: ...26 Accessories Heavy Duty Plug In Cart Inflatable PFD Hobie Multi Lube Hobie Vantage Seat bag For more accessories see www hobie com catalogs brochures Kayak Cover H Crate Livewell Hobie H bar ...

Page 27: ...Enjoy the Ride ...

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