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Hobie Mirage 

Pro Angler 17 Manual

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Page 1: ...Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 17 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: ...ing 10 On the Water 14 Lowrance Ready Option 17 H Rail System 20 Storage and Transport 24 Maintenance and Care 27 Safety 29 Warranty 31 Look for this icon Online video is available at www hobiecat com support Please read the instruction manual before using this product ...

Page 5: ...nd T Handle 5 Lowrance Ready Components 6 2X Tackle Management Rack 7 2X H Rail Rod Holder 8 2X H Rail Cup Holder 9 2X H Rail Mounting Plate 10 2X Mirage Cassette Plug 11 2X Steering Handle Components 12 Secondary Steering Handle 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Items not shown to scale 10 11 12 ...

Page 6: ...andles MirageDrive Cranks 1 2 1 Insert cranks into drums The steering handles and steer ing knob can be installed in different positions per your preference 2 Tighten crank bolt all the way snug not tight using a 9 16 or 15mm wrench ...

Page 7: ...ired hobiecat com Tackle Management Rack Installation 1 Twist handle counter clockwise and open lid 2 Press rack to the side to insert pin into the hole and lower the other side to snap in place 3 Secure clip to post ...

Page 8: ...nstruction CLICK Removal Level Level Installation 2 Press down and lock Drive into Click and Go s 1 Lower Drive straight down making sure the spine is level 2 Lift Drive straight up 1 Pull back each Click and Go lever ...

Page 9: ...desired position by rotating and clicking them into the desired posi tion Make sure both cranks are in the same position number 3 With both feet on the pedals together fins straight down your knees should be comfort ably bent and not over crunched or extended 1 Squeeze adjuster handle ...

Page 10: ...10 Vantage Seating Installation 1 3 2 Pivot chair onto kickstand Lock chair feet to boat Hook seat safety strap to the pad eye behind the seat ...

Page 11: ... hobiecat com Lowering Raising Pull 1 Shift weight forward and tilt seat up 2 Pull and hold kickstand handle 3 Lean back to lower seat 1 Shift weight forward and tilt seat up 2 Lean back to lower seat onto kickstand 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...eatback Forward Seatback Back Seatback Back Back and Bottom Adjustment Lean forward to make seatback adjustment easier Ease weight off seat to make adjusting seat bottom easier 1 Slide adjuster grip on armrest forward 2 Rotate grips to adjust seat 3 Make sure adjuster grip locks securely ...

Page 13: ...13 Vantage Seating hobiecat com Click Click C l i c k Lumbar Adjustment 1 Pull knob to release lumbar 2 Press knob to lock lumbar 3 Rotate knob to tension lumbar ...

Page 14: ...14 On the Water MirageDrive Operation Shallow Water To raise fins in shallow water or when beaching PUSH either pedal forward ...

Page 15: ... com Rudder Down and Up Skeg Operation Uncleat and release Pull and cleat Uncleat and re lease the skeg line to lower the skeg and have the boat track straight Pull and cleat the skeg line to have the boat be more maneuverable ...

Page 16: ...6 On the Water Rudder Line Tension Seating Positions 1 Pull knob to release rudder line 2 Press knob to lock rudder line 3 Rotate knob to tension rudder line Click C l i c k C l i c k Solo Tandem Social ...

Page 17: ...17 Lowrance Ready Option hobiecat com 1 8 3mm Transducer Installation Transducer is an optional accessory and is not included with boat Metal clips ...

Page 18: ...Remove the solid rubber plug 3 Choose the correct plug for your wire size and insert wire by opening the plug along the slit 4 Press the new plug with the wire installed into plastic plug making sure it fits properly 5 Bolt the thru hull wire assembly to the hull using the nut make sure the o ring is installed O ring ...

Page 19: ...creen location there are plugs for the wire to exit on either side of the boat 1 Run the cable into the plug just behind the transducer scupper 2 Lead the cable through the inside of the boat and exit the cable under neath either side of the mounting boards and out through the thru hull fitting ...

Page 20: ...ystem Clamping 1 Clamp accessory around H Rail Tube 3 Tighten or loosen knob per your clamping require ments 4 Close the lock lever If the lever is difficult to close loosen the knob in step 3 2 Lock tension knob ...

Page 21: ...21 H Rail System hobiecat com Adjusting Clamp Position 1 Unlock lever 1 2 Slide to new posi tion and lock lever 2 ...

Page 22: ...stem Rod Holder Retainer During lauch or transport you may want to keep your rods held in place using the horizontal rod holder 1 Lay your rods in the holders 2 Stretch the bungee over the rods and hook at the top ...

Page 23: ...H Rail System hobiecat com Additional Accessories Review your parts and accessory catalog for all of the latest H Rail mounting accessories Not included with boat Rod Holder Ram Ball Mount Tackle Tool Box ...

Page 24: ... a long period of time can flatten 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 will fail Storing your boat upright with prop erly fitting cradles is most advised Storing your boat upside down on the H Rails or hanging from strapping may bend the gunwales ...

Page 25: ...ore than one hour less time in warmer temperatures or direct sunlight Store out of Weather Additional Storage Key Points Always open drain plugs and 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 Never hang from handles or padeyes 1hr MAX ...

Page 26: ...1 2 3 Be sure to first consult your car and roof rack owner s manual to ensure that you comply with all of their 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...

Page 27: ...t hobiecat com for information on the MirageDrive Cables should be tight enough so they can only be slightly squeezed in under firm finger pressure The most effective maintenance tool on your MirageDrive is a fresh water rinse after every use Periodically spraying WD 40 on the chains will help keep the operation smooth ...

Page 28: ...dder cover 3 Loosen screw clamping the rudder line 4 Pull the slack out of the rudder line making sure the steering handles are still straight If they are not straight adjust the lines accord ingly 5 Tighten the screw to clamp the line and hold it in place Replace rudder cover ...

Page 29: ...s make sure your hatches are secure Carry a pump and or bailing device Always carry the paddle pro vided 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 uns...

Page 30: ... 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 t...

Page 31: ... option at http www hobiecat com product registration or Scan this QR code with your SmartPhone If you have a problem or question with your Hobie product please see your Authorized Hobie Kayak 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 Kayak Dealer The Warra...

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