Hobie TriFoiler, Assembly Manual

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CONTENTS
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This assembly manual takes you step-by-step through the setting up and sailing of
your new HOBIE TriFoiler. This manual will help you understand each part in detail.
For more information refer to the TriFoiler assembly video tape and your Hobie Cat
TriFoiler dealer.
Setting up your TriFoiler PAGE
TriFoiler terminology ........................ 3
Assembly from the box ................. 4-5
Knots to use ...................................... 4
Rigging the boat .......................... 6-12
Trailer tie downs ............................. 6
Main beams .................................... 6
Bow wire ......................................... 6
King post ......................................... 6
Amas .............................................. 7
Stepping the Masts ...................... 7-9
Compression strut ............ 8&9
Backstay tension ............................ 9
Shocks .......................................... 10
Foils .............................................. 10
Sensors ................................... 10-11
Sails ......................................... 11-12
Mast rotator .................................. 12
Seat .............................................. 12
De-rigging ........................................ 13
Sailing your TriFoiler PAGE
Controls and operation ................. 13-16
Skills the pilot should have .......... 16-17
Boat handling .................................. 17-18
Tuning ............................................... 18-20
Do's and Don'ts .................................... 21
Pre-sail check lists ............................... 21
Safety tips ............................................. 22