Hobie Mirage Drive, 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: ...CT 10 On the Water 17 Lowrance Ready Option 20 Storage and Transport 23 Maintenance and Care 26 Safety 28 Warranty 30 Look for this icon Online video is available at www hobie com support products Please read through the instruction manual before using this product ...

Page 5: ...5 hobie com Anatomy 1 Hull 2 MirageDrive 180 3 Vantage CT Seat 4 Paddle 5 Cassette Plug 6 Gear Bucket 2 Items not shown to scale 1 2 4 5 6 3 ...

Page 6: ...Drive Cranks 1 Insert cranks into drums while depressing button at top 2 Tighten crank bolt all the way snug not tight using a 7 32 Allen wrench 7 32 Depending on the Mirage kayak model cranks may or may not require assembly ...

Page 7: ...7 hobie com Assembly Vantage CT Assembly 1 2 Line up threaded inserts on seat back frame with holes molded in seat bottom frame Once aligned insert screws and tighten ...

Page 8: ...andle on the right Screw in both pull handles into the levers on the MirageDrive FWD REV Handle Installation 1 2 Assembly Shorter handle on the left Longer handle on the right Shorter handle on the left Longer handle on the right Thread into FWD REV levers 3 8 Wrench ...

Page 9: ... down and 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 10: ... 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 over crunched or extended Press the adjuster button at top of crank 1 2 3 ...

Page 11: ...the longer handle of the two Shifting with the fins too far apart can cause interference with the shift Pull with firm pressure while cranks are close together From the reverse position pull the left handle to shift the drive into forward 1 2 Left Handle Forward shorter handle Right Handle Reverse longer handle r e v e r s e forw ard ...

Page 12: ... small keeper ring and pin to slide the fin off the mast Loosen the screw on the bottom of the mast to increase resistance on the fin Tighten the screw to decrease Slide the fin back onto the mast and secure it with the pin and keeper ring 1 2 3 3 16 1 4 1 8 ...

Page 13: ...s for Kickstand Supports Insert Does Not Require Any Fasteners Kickstand Activate Handle Molded in Kickstand Supports Exclude Revolution 11 Models Front Up Down Key Recline Adjust Seat Bottom Frame Shoe BOA Lumbar Adjust Leash Kickstand Anatomy Vantage CT ...

Page 14: ...n the cockpit Put pressure on the front of the seat mesh lift the back of the seat bottom frame to set the seat into the key Push the seatback frame down once the seat frame is fit into the key Pull up on front of seat to check for proper installation Flip seat back up Seat Installation 1 2 3 4 Vantage CT ...

Page 15: ...ind the seat Line up and plug in the two parts of the buckle When the two parts are clicked into place the seat is secured to the kayak Pinch to unlock Warning Failure to secure the seat with the leash buckle could result in loss of seat during a capsize event Seat Installation 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 16: ...ustment Lean back into seat back to raise the front up down adjustment Use body weight in seat bottom to drop into a lower position Release lever to lock the desired position of the front up down adjustment Front Up Down Adjustment Vantage CT 1 2 3 ...

Page 17: ... the front of the seat bottom mesh to raise the back of the seat Pull T handle to activate kickstand Set kickstand on the boat hull for mid level seating Set kickstand on the shelf for high level seating There is no shelf for the high seating position on Revolution 11 models Rear Up Down Adjustment ...

Page 18: ...18 Pull lever out to activate the seatback to recline Release lever to lock seat into position While holding the lever out push back into the seat to recline Recline Adjustment Vantage CT ...

Page 19: ...19 hobie com Vantage CT Click Click C l i c k Pull knob to release lumbar Press knob to lock lumbar Rotate knob to tension lumbar Lumbar Adjustment 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...Drive 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 21: ...DOWN Steering Paddle Storage Pull on down T Handle fully and cleat to engage rudder Uncleat down T Handle line before Pull on up T Handle to retract rudder Rest paddle on side rails for storage Secure by hooking the shock cord around eyelet post ...

Page 22: ...rainer Pull T Handle to open drain Cleat to keep drain open Uncleat and release to close drain Note Pedal at a brisk pace to evacuate water from seat well Seat Drainer not included on Outback models On the Water ...

Page 23: ...23 hobie com 1 8 3mm The transducer is an optional accessory and is not included with boat Metal clips Not all boats are equipped with Lowrance Ready Transducer Install Lowrance Ready Option ...

Page 24: ... 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 25: ...ut on either side of the boat if you prefer a right left side screen location NOTE Some plugs are located in cup holders and mesh pockets Run the cable into the plug just behind the transducer scupper Lead the cable through the inside of the boat and exit the cable out through the thru hull fitting 1 ...

Page 26: ...n dent 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 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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...hecking Cable Tension Visit the support section at hobie com 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 180 function rinse thoroughly to avoid this ...

Page 30: ... screw clamping the rudder line Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure the steering handle is still straight If it is not straight adjust the lines accordingly Tighten the screw to clamp the line and hold it in place Rudder Tuning 1 2 3 4 5 Maintenance and Care ...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...rageDrive is removed to provide added safety and to fair the bottom of the hull when paddling Getting into your Boat If you fall out of your boat stay with the boat You should be properly wearing a life jacket PFD which will keep you afloat If the boat is upside down it will need to be turned over To do this reach across the bottom of the boat and grab the scupper hole or the Hobie MirageDrive and...

Page 33: ...n this QR code with your smart phone 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...

Page 34: ...34 Accessories Heavy Duty Plug In Cart PDF Kayak Cover Sail Kit Hobie UV Protectant Hobie Boat Cleaner Hobie Multi Lube For more accessories see http www hobie com catalogs brochures ...

Page 35: ...Enjoy the Ride ...

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