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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.

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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: ...0 Sail 20 Rudder 25 Tiller Crossbar 27 Sailing Basics 28 Sailing your Getaway 32 Storage and Transport 34 Maintenance and Care 37 Look for this icon Online video is available at www hobiecat com support products Please read through the instruction manual before using this product Setting Up Your Getaway Assembly Required Rigging for Sailing Other Information ...

Page 5: ...5 hobie com Getaway Terminology Mast Float Forestay Battens Shroud Mast Sail Clew Main Sheet System Tiller Arm Rudderhead Rudder Downhaul Forestay Bridle Adjuster Bridle Hull Sail ...

Page 6: ...ces 4 1 Rear crossbar 5 1 Tiller cross bar Tramp rods 6 1 Front cross bar Spreader 7 2 Hulls with hardware bag 8 1 Forestay assembly with jib and 9 1 Main cross bar Mid with Trampolines 10 1 Jib 11 1 Main Sail 1 Box of small parts Large Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 ...

Page 7: ...7 hobie com Anatomy 1 Mainsheet system 2 Downhaul line 3 Righting line 4 Shroud wires 5 Main halyard line 6 Trampoline lace lines Small Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 8: ...m the ends of the forward crossbar before instaling into the hulls See that the crossbars seat fully into their sockets in the hull Slide the other hull onto the crossbars until the hulls come in contact with the stop plates located on the underside of the main and aft crossbars Hull Assembly Be sure the forward spreader is fully seated in both hulls Re Install the screws into each end from the ou...

Page 9: ...k or the bolt rope Sliding the bolt rope into the track is a 2 person job One person should pull the trampoline and the other feed the bolt rope into the track 2 After both main trampoline halves are in place but not laced install the forward trampoline following the same techniques as with the main Except because the forward trampoline is one piece it is necessary to alternate from side to side w...

Page 10: ...e laceline to the eyelet Pass the line through the grommet in the trampoline 1 Pass the line back through the eyelet then over to the first slide and to the first cutout and around the rod and back to the slide Con tinue this to each slide and cutout across the tramp as shown Tighten the lines once it is all laced 2 ...

Page 11: ...he diagram below Start at the front of the trampo line by tying a bowline knot to the grommet and work your way back Once you lace the line all the way through go back to the front of the trampoline and pull tension on the line to make sure the trampoline is tight Slide the lacing rod through the back pocket on the trampoline 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 12: ... underneath the rear crossbar and lace it around the eyelet posts on the back of the bar as shown in the diagram Make sure to pull ten sion on the line to pull the trampoline tight When you lace the line all the way to the center of the trampoline tie off the end of the line Follow this procedure for both sides of the rear trampoline 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 13: ...r car by passing the clevis pin through the shackle on the mainsheet block holding it in place with the clevis pin Route the mainsheet line through the traveler cleat on the rear crossbar then the traveler car and through the padeye on the rear of the beam Tie a knot at the end of the line to hold it to the crossbar Run the jib sheet ends back to the main crossbar through the eyelits and tie a fig...

Page 14: ...m the bottom going upwards Tie a figure 8 at the end of the line on the top of the trampoline with the righting line below Pass the line around the inside perimeter of the trampoline through the stainless rings attached to the main crossbar and then back to and up through the grommet on the opposite side 1 2 Assembly Required ...

Page 15: ...ay have to loosen the bracket bolts that pass through the mast head to get the screws aligned in the float 1 Mast Float Assembly WARNING The lower section of the mast is aluminum and displays warnings against assembling and sailing near overhead wires and power lines The upper section is fiberglass and is designed to help prevent injury that can occur if the mast does contact a high power line Bef...

Page 16: ...stall the stepper bolt and thread on the nut Make sure to line up the yellow arrow on the main crossbar with the arrow on the mast of the mast 1 Place the thimble of the shroud between the adjuster plate and insert a clevis pin through the plate and thimble Then fasten with the ring Using a clevis pin and ring connect the adjuster plate to the shroud mounting plate on the hull Pull the rubber boot...

Page 17: ... l y Using the large shackle provided from the small parts box attach the shroud and forestay wire to the mast tang Make sure the forestay jib halyard assembly is between the shroud and that the wires aren t twisting around each other 4 Wrap the shackle safety wire through the hole in the shackle and around the shackle itself 5 ...

Page 18: ...nsert the forestay adjuster into the furler drum one or two holes and pin in place Check and tension the shackle at the lower forestay to adjust connection Tension fully with pliers or vice grips 6 Assembly Required ...

Page 19: ...ntil the side shrouds go tight preventing the mast from further forward movement Insert the forestay adjuster into the furler drum one or two holes and pin in place Check and tension the shackle at the lower forestay to adjuster connection Tension fully with pliers or vise grips 2 3 Rigging Install the mast on the mast ball located on the front crossbar and install the stepper pin 1 Raising Mast ...

Page 20: ...ot tensioned To tension the battens pull tension on the line forcing the batten into the pocket and cleat it Tie a small figure 8 knot in the end of each line to prevent the battens from falling from the sail if the line releases from the cleat Turn the screws on each side of the cleat counterclockwise 1 2 turns DO NOT COMPLETELY UNSCREW 1 1 Adjust the cleat angle to your preference and tighten th...

Page 21: ...21 hobie com Rigging Raising the Main Sail Hook the halyard shackle through the grommet at the top of the sail Feed the top portion of the sail into the track opening on the mast 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...sail all the way up to the mast feeding the sail into the mast track as you pull on the halyard This is a two person job Once the sail is fully hoisted pull the halyard toward the mast so the wire engages the fork at the top of the mast and pull down on the sail to hook the wire 3 4 ...

Page 23: ...e mast track cleat Run the line through the grommet on the tack of the sail and pull down to pull the wrinkles out of the sail and tie off the line around the cleat Attach the mainsheet system to the clew plate of the mainsail using the hook attached to the upper block 5 6 ...

Page 24: ...24 hobie com Rigging Clip the jib sheet to the clew grommet 5 ...

Page 25: ...25 hobie com Rigging Slide the rudder over the pintles on the stern Lock the keeper key over the groove in the top pintle 1 2 Rudder Installation ...

Page 26: ...o lower the rudder push down on the tiller arm To raise the rudder pull up on the tiller arm 1 2 If you want to keep the rudder in the up position for transport install the pin through the rudder and housing Remove the pin before lowering 3 ...

Page 27: ...the end cap on the rudder tillers MAKE SURE THE CROSSBAR IS ORIENTED SO THAT THE CONNECTOR IN THE MIDDLE IS ANGLED FORWARD WHEN INSTALLED Install the locking key into the groove on the tiller crossbar pin 1 2 Using the clevis pin and ring attach the tiller extension to the center of the tiller crossbar 3 ...

Page 28: ...Sail Power Face the sail to monitor the trim or adjustment of the sail When the front of the sail just behind the mast luffs or flutters in the breeze you lose power To start moving pull the sail in just enough to stop the sail from luffing There are also short ribbons hanging on either side of the sail Follow the diagram of sail and course adjustments above using these tell tails to get optimum p...

Page 29: ...up Reverse the rudders and let the sail out until the boat is positioned more across the wind close reach Then you can correctly trim the sail once again and start moving forward Proper Sail Trim Proper Sail Trim Let Sail Out Turn Left Pull Sail In Turn Right or or C A N T S A I L I N T H I S A R E A C lose H auled C l o s e H a u l e d Close Reach Close Reach Medium Reach B r o a d R e a c h Medi...

Page 30: ...nnot steer the boat refer back to the sail power description concerning getting stuck in irons When sailing downwind the turn from one point of sail across to the other is called a jibe The jibe is completed by turning away from the wind falling off to the opposite point of sail rather than into the wind as when tacking Care must be taken when attempting a jibe as the boat will be at pull power an...

Page 31: ...he rear and lower the rudders It will be easiest to lower only one rudder while moving backwards Then lower the other when the boat begins to move forward again Be aware of the intended direction you wish to sail when lowering the rudder and steer the boat as the rudder drops into the water There will be a lot of force on the rudder to turn one way or the other when going backwards Plan ahead and ...

Page 32: ... is against the upper hull and hold the line while slowly leaning back away from the trampoline Lean to approximately 45 degrees for best leverage As the mast and sail lift out of the water and the upper hull begins to drop back into the water drop down to your knees then into the water Hold onto the righting line near the crossbar or the crossbar itself near the hull that you were standing on Thi...

Page 33: ...e beach than you need on the previous tack to account for wind shifts in direction and speed This will give you a little room for error This will allow you to point a little further away from the wind after the tack to gain speed before heading up into the beach to de power at the last moment When approaching a beach when the wind is blowing onshore sail in towards the beach from either side of th...

Page 34: ... TO DO SO COULD CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY Store out of Weather Additional Storage Key Points Always open drain plugs and remove all water from boat If you are living in freezing conditions make sure all water is drained from all aluminum assemblies 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...

Page 35: ...clearance Most boats on trailers obstruct the rear view mirror on the right side of the towing vehicle is required by law The trailer boatman should be familiar with traffic and highway laws relating to the towing of trailers Towing a Hobie had particular hazards that should be mentioned A Hobie is very wide Obstacles should be given plenty of room when you are passing them Tie down straps or lash...

Page 36: ...ailer If wheel bearings are always dunked waterproof bearings and caps should be considered If water is allowed into the hub lubricating grease will float away and bearings will burn out or seize causing damage and a safety hazard Waterproofed bearings should be inspected prior to each boating season others more often Special care should be given when traveling on unimproved roadways with small di...

Page 37: ...r rudder assembly come from the factory pre adjusted for optimal detent pressure This detent keeps the rudder in either the up or down position With a lot of use the rudder detent pressure may need to be adjusted To increase the amount of detent tighten the bolts of the side of the rudder housing It doesn t take much adjustment to make a big difference IF THE BOLT IS TOO TIGHT IT WILL BIND RUDDER ...

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Page 40: ...sson New South Wales Australia 1 800 4 HOBIE Hobie Cat Europe Subsidiary Toulon France 33 0 494 08 78 78 Hobie Kayak Europe Independent Distributor Stellendam The Netherlands 31 0 187 499 440 Hobie Cat Brasil Independent Distributor Porto Belo Santa Catarina Brazil 55 21 3942 6815 Hobie com PN 37450010 REV 190114 ...

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