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Safety
Shakedown Cruise
As with any new product, it is important that you become familiar with the
boat and all its features. Before long trips, it is important to determine that
the boat is sound. We recommend you perform what we call a “shakedown
cruise” when the boat is new, after shipping or transport, before long trips and
after installing any thru-hull fittings. This test is typically done in shallow, calm
conditions where you can familiarize yourself with or test the boat before tak-
ing long trips into open water. Things you should check or practice are:
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MirageDrive installation, adjustment and removal
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Rudder Operation
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Getting in and out of the boat from a capsized state
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Drain plug locations to make sure they are properly installed
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Closing hatches properly
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Taking the kayak sail down while on the water (if applicable)
Mirage Cassette Plug
Your Hobie is shipped with a Mirage Cassette Plug. 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 Boat
Falling out of your boat is some-
thing that rarely happens, but it is
important to practice and prepare
for this type of situation. We
recommend that you try climbing
into your boat in a pool or shallow
water to improve your technique.
We recommend that you enter
your boat from the side or back of
the boat depending on conditions.
Kayak Sail Safety
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
using the furling kit or stabilizing amas available through Hobie Cat’s Parts and
Accessories Catalog.
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