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46 | Sailing Basics

Sail Power

It is important to study the sail and become familiar with its characteristics in
order to trim or make adjustments. 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 luffing.

Refer to the sail trim diagram below for approximate sail settings for the different
points of sail or directions you will be sailing. Note the “can’t sail zone”. You
cannot sail in this direction as the sail will luff constantly when pointed into the
wind. If you get stuck “in irons” (stopped pointed into the wind) you will need to
pedal the MirageDrive into the zone that you can sail in. Then you can correctly
trim the sail and start moving forward.

THIS AREA

WIND

Downwind Run

Close Hauled

Beam Reach

Broad Reach

Close Hauled

Beam Reach

Broad Reach

CAN'T SAIL IN

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Summary of Contents for Mirage Tandem Island

Page 1: ...Hobie Mirage Tandem Island 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 ...

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Page 5: ...r Hobie Mirage Adventure Island and Hobie Mirage Tandem Island owners to share passions for the waterways and oceans of our world Hobie Dealers are organizing local Island Clubs worldwide The Hobie Island Club will assist in the introduction of Island owners to one another where dreams of sailing to places unknown and countless adventures can become a reality Go to hobiecat com or scan the QR code...

Page 6: ...4 Paddle and T Handle x2 5 Lowrance Ready Components 6 Cassette Plug x2 7 Akas 4 8 Aka Carry Bag 9 Mast 2 piece 10 Sail 11 Batten Set 3 pieces 12 Small Parts batten caps spare sheer pins and steering riser x2 pg39 6 4 5 3 Items not shown to scale 7 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 7: ...Roller Furler The roller furler allows the sail to be easily rolled around the mast to reduce sail size in high winds and for storage Sail The sail is a square top design that utilizes the current trend in sail design for better performance Telltales Telltales are small ribbons to help determine the correct trim of the sail Akas Akas are the aluminum bars that extend away from the hull to support ...

Page 8: ...into the sail sleeve 2 Insert the webbing at the top of the sail into the mast cap 3 Feed the downhaul line through the loop on the mast collar Pull tension on the line to tighten the sail onto the mast and cleat off the line Tie a knot off at the end for extra security 4 Mast Sail Assembly ...

Page 9: ... the ends of the battens and lace the line through the cap Make sure to pull tension on the line and cleat it off to hold on the cap and retain batten pressure into the pocket Tie off the end of the line for extra batten security 6 Feed the battens into the batten pockets note they are different lengths per the different length pockets 5 1 PULL 2 CLEAT ...

Page 10: ...Installation Place rudder over rudder gudgeon and insert pin 1 Place the ring through the hole in the end of the rudder pin 2 Lift rudder up down control lines and make sure they are running through the middle of the rudder pin 6 ...

Page 11: ...ed crossbars until they click into place 1 Once the akas are inserted pull out on them to make sure they are locked in place 2 Aka Installation CLICK To remove the akas depress both buttons at the same time on the deck mounted crossbar and slide out the aka Aka Removal ...

Page 12: ... Assembly Required Push in and hold the diagonal crossbrace end cap 1 Place end cap over ball fitting on boat 2 Release end cap and check to make sure it is locked onto the boat 3 Diagonal Crossbrace Lock ...

Page 13: ...Assembly Required 13 hobiecat com Ama Installation Slide the ama onto the aka tubes 1 Stretch both Bungee cords over the buttons on the corners of the akas 2 ...

Page 14: ...ssbar bearing and into the hull until it goes all the way down and locks 1 Mast Installation Watch for overhead power lines when handling the sail and mast NEVER rig trailer or sail the boat near overhead power lines Mast contact with power lines could be fatal ...

Page 15: ...Assembly Required 15 hobiecat com Pull back on the mast lock lever and pull the mast up out of the boat Mast Removal Feed the furling line attached to the mast collar throught the cleat 2 ...

Page 16: ...he mainsheet hook to the grommet in the sail 1 Mainsheet Attachment Sail Storage To store the sail in the rolled position wrap the line around the sail and hook the knot into the hook sewn to the sail To take care of your sail always store it rolled up in the provided storage bag ...

Page 17: ...at com Front Up Down Adjust Kickstand Activate Handle Molded In Kickstand Shelves Front Up Down Key Recline Adjust Seat Bottom Frame Shoe BOA Lumbar Adjust Leash Kickstand Items not shown to scale Anatomy Vantage CT Video ...

Page 18: ...he frame to the back wall in the cockpit 1 Put pressure on the front of the seat mesh and lift the back of the seat bottom frame to set the seat into the key 2 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 3 Flip seat back up 4 ...

Page 19: ...ip could result in loss of seat during capsize event Locate leash clip on seat bottom frame eyepost on kayak firewall behind the seat 5 Line up the hole in the leash clip and the eyepost on the boat 6 Hook the leash clip over eyepost 7 Pull up on leash clip to lock onto eyepost 8 ...

Page 20: ...ver out to activate front up down adjustment 1 Lean back into seatback to raise the front up down adjustment Use body weight in seat bottom to drop into a lower positon 2 Release lever to lock the desired position of the front up down adjustment 3 ...

Page 21: ...seat bottom mesh to raise the back of the seat Pull T handle to activate kickstand 2 Set kickstand on the boat hull for mid level seating 3 Set kickstand on the shelf for high level seating 4 Move weight forward to front of seat to reset the kickstand and lower the seat to the low position 5 MID POSITION HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION ...

Page 22: ...22 Vantage CT Recline Adjustment Pull lever out to activate seatback recline 1 While holding the lever out push back into the seat to recline 2 Release lever to lock seat into position 3 ...

Page 23: ...Vantage CT 23 hobiecat com Click Click C l i c k Lumbar Adjustment Pull knob to release lumbar 1 Press knob to lock lumbar 2 Rotate knob to tension lumbar 3 ...

Page 24: ... CLICK CLICK Removal Level Level Installation 2 Press down evenly and lock drive into Click and Go s Lower MirageDrive straight down making sure the spine is level 1 Pull back each Click and Go lever 1 Lift drive straight up 2 1 ...

Page 25: ...h feet on the pedals together fins straight down your knees should be comfortably bent and not over crunched or extended 3 Adjust cranks by rotating and clicking them into the desired position Make sure both cranks are in the same position number 2 Squeeze adjuster handle 1 ...

Page 26: ...26 On the Water MirageDrive Operation Shallow Water To raise fins in shallow water or when beaching PUSH either pedal forward ...

Page 27: ...own Rudder Up Uncleat and release the UP control line 1 Pull the DOWN control line so it is tight and cleat the line RUDDER MUST BE CLEATED TO WORK PROPERLY 2 Uncleat and release the DOWN control line 1 Pull the UP control ine and cleat 2 ...

Page 28: ...ower Centerboard Raise Centerboard Pull UP on the control knob to unlock 1 Pull UP on the control knob to unlock 1 Slide the knob back to lower the centerboard 2 Push the knob forward to raise the centerboard 2 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...ding Amas In Unlock diagonal crossbrace and fold the amas in 1 Stretch the Bungee underneath the rear aka over the eyelet post near the map pocket 2 Lock diagonal the crossbraces as outlined earlier in this manual 2 Pivot the amas out one at a time 1 ...

Page 30: ...rling the Sail Furling the Sail Making sure the mainsheet line is uncleated pull on the furling line until the sail if fully wrapped Uncleat the furling line 1 Pull on the sail or pull in the mainsheet to unfurl the sail 2 ...

Page 31: ...ecat com Seat Speed Drain UNCLEAT TO CLOSE CLEAT TO LOCK PULL TO OPEN Pull T Handle to open drain Cleat to keep drain open Uncleat and release to close drain Note Pedal sail at a brisk pace to evacuate water from seat well ...

Page 32: ...32 Lowrance Ready Option 1 8 3mm Transducer Installation Transducer is an optional fishing accessory and is not included with boat Metal clips ...

Page 33: ... the boat 1 Remove the solid rubber plug 2 Choose the correct plug for your wire size and insert wire by opening the plug along the slit 3 Press the new plug with the wire installed into plastic plug making sure it fits properly 4 Bolt the thru hull wire assembly to the hull using the nut Make sure the o ring is installed 5 ...

Page 34: ...left side screen location there are plugs for the wire to exit on either side of the boat Run the cable into the plug just behind the transducer scupper 1 Lead the cable through the inside of the boat and exit the cable through the thru hull fitting in the map pocket 2 ...

Page 35: ... cockpit side up on crossbars can create pressure dents on the bottom Never hang the boat by handles or pad eyes They are not designed to handle long term load and will fail Storage Recommendations Storing your boat upright with properly fitting cradles is highly recommended Storing your boat upside down on crossbars or hanging main hull only from wide strapping are other great ways to store the b...

Page 36: ...n void your warranty Never hang from handles or padeyes Always store your sail in the bag to prevent fabric damage from the elements If you are storing your sail long term make sure that it is stored in a cool dry place Loosen tie down straps when storing long term Cart The cart should be used for transportation purposes only and not as a storage platform Do not leave your boat on the cart for mor...

Page 37: ...sure to first consult your car and roof rack owner 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 ...

Page 38: ...or vehicles with trailers is less than vehicles without a trailer A long rig requires a larger turning radius Curbs and obstructions should be given wide clearance Most boats on trailers obstruct the rear view of the driver When this happens an additional rear view mirror on the right side of the towing vehicle is required by law Be familiar with traffic and highway laws relating to the towing of ...

Page 39: ... the boat trailer 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 w...

Page 40: ...is a fresh water rinse after every use Periodically spraying WD 40 on the chains will help keep the operation smooth Visit the support section at hobiecat com for information on the MirageDrive Cables should be tight enough so they can only be slightly squeezed in under firm finger pressure Checking Cable Tension ...

Page 41: ...and hold it in place 3 Steering Riser Remove the screw holding on the steering handle and remove the handle 1 2 Place the steering riser over the steering crank with the handle on top Place a few drops of the provided Loctite on the end of the screw and install to the boat with the provided longer screw Make sure the screw is screwed in tight Your Island comes with the option to raise the steering...

Page 42: ... are clear of debris and are secure Carry a pump and or bailing device Alway carry the paddle provided with the boat Never Never go in flooded 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 unsta...

Page 43: ...e taking long trips into open water Things you should check or practice are MirageDrive installation adjustment and removal Rudder Operation Getting in and out of the boat from a capsized state Drain plug locations to make sure they are properly installed Closing hatches properly Taking the kayak sail down while on the water if applicable Getting into your Boat Falling out of your boat is somethin...

Page 44: ... amas in the out position you will need to unlock one of the aka crossbraces to fold in one of the amas and uncleat the mainsheet 1 Climb up on the folded hull and reach around to grab the corner of the boat Holding onto the side lean back to apply your weight to turn it back over It is important not to pull hard or quickly but to pull with a slow constant load 2 As the kayak rolls back up watch f...

Page 45: ...sail make sure there is enough space around you to maneuver as you start to pick up speed 5 Point the boat into the wind unroll the sail and trim the mainsheet accordingly Docking Properly docking the Hobie Island will prevent damage Always furl the sail and approach the dock under power of the MirageDrive As you approach the dock release the locking crossbrace on the outrigger closest to the dock...

Page 46: ...elow for approximate sail settings for the different points of sail or directions you will be sailing Note the can t sail zone You cannot sail in this direction as the sail will luff constantly when pointed into the wind If you get stuck in irons stopped pointed into the wind you will need to pedal the MirageDrive into the zone that you can sail in Then you can correctly trim the sail and start mo...

Page 47: ...sail trim After turning if you feel the rudder is hard to turn you likely have the sail sheeted in too tightly Let the sail out a bit and turn the rudder to adjust your course When sailing downwind turning the boat from one point of sail across to the other is called a jibe The jibe is completed by turning away from the wind in Dancing Dancing WIND Too Loose Too Tight Just Right Fine Tuning Sail T...

Page 48: ...de power it without turning back into the wind To start a jibe turn the boat away from the wind and let the sail out slowly Keep the turn going at a steady rate and begin pulling the sail back in as the boat nears the straight downwind direction This will keep the sail from slamming all the way across when the sail fills from the opposite side As the wind fills the sail from the opposite side and ...

Page 49: ...et in the rope from the front OR the rear seating position not both To change to a 3 1 follow the instructions below Completely remove the mainsheet line and unstring from the boat 1 Run the mainsheet line through the block as shown to the right 2 Run the line though the blocks at the back of the boat step 5 3 Run the line up to the blocks near the deck mounted crossbars Run the line around the bl...

Page 50: ...ption at http www hobiecat com product registration or Scan this QR code with your smart phone If you have a problem or question with your Hobie product please see your Authorized Hobie Dealer They will be able to 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 Dealer The Warranty Registrat...

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