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Summary of Contents for Quest 13

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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: ... CT 7 On the Water 14 Lowrance Ready Option 15 Storage and Transportation 17 Paddling 20 Safety 21 Warranty 23 Look for this icon Online video is available at www hobie com support products Please read through the instruction manual before using this product ...

Page 5: ...5 hobie com 1 Hull 2 Vantage CT Seat 3 Paddle 4 Gear Bucket Anatomy 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...6 Assembly Required Line up threaded inserts on seat back frame with holes molded in seat bottom frame Once aligned insert screws and tighten Vantage CT Assembly 1 2 ...

Page 7: ... Adjust Structural Inserts for Kickstand Supports Insert Does Not Require Any Fasteners Kickstand Activate Handle Molded in Kickstand Supports Exclude Quest 11 Models Front Up Down Key Recline Adjust Seat Bottom Frame Shoe BOA Lumbar Adjust Leash Kickstand Anatomy ...

Page 8: ...n the cockpit Put pressure on the front of the seat mesh lift the back of the seat bottom frame to set the seat into the key 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 Flip seat back up Vantage CT Seat Installation 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 9: ...t Line up and plug in the two parts of the buckle When the two parts are clicked into place the seat is secured to the kayak Pinch to unlock Warning Failure to secure the seat with the leash buckle could result in loss of seat during a capsize event Vantage CT Seat Installation 8 7 6 5 ...

Page 10: ...justment Lean back into seatback to raise the front up down adjustment Use body weight in seat bottom to drop into a lower positon Release lever to lock the desired position of the front up down adjustment Vantage CT Front Up Down Adjustment 1 2 3 ...

Page 11: ...rd the front of the seat bottom mesh to raise the back of the seat Pull T handle to activate kickstand Set kickstand on the boat hull for mid level seating Set kickstand on the shelf for high level seating There is no shelf for the high seating position on Quest 11 models Rear Up Down Adjustment ...

Page 12: ...12 Pull lever out to activate the seatback to recline Release lever to lock seat into position While holding the lever out push back into the seat to recline Vantage CT Recline Adjustment 3 2 1 ...

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

Page 14: ...14 Pull T Handle to open drain Cleat to keep drain open Uncleat and release to close drain Note Pedal at a brisk pace to evacuate water from seat well On The Water Seat Drainer ...

Page 15: ...ady Option Transducer Installation Wire Installation 1 2 1 There are plugs for the wire to come out on either side of the boat if you prefer a right left side screen location Run the cable into the plug just behind the transducer scupper Lead the cable through the inside of the boat and exit the cable out through the thru hull fitting 1 2 ...

Page 16: ...e wire by opening the plug along the slit Press the new plug with the wire installed into the plastic plug making sure it fits tightly DO NOT USE A DRILL for the three way plug Bolt or screw the thru hull wire assembly to the hull using the nut or screws Make sure you have the o ring or gasket installed O ring Thru Hull Plugs Single and 3 way Lowrance Ready Option 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 17: ...eriod 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 upside down on crossbars or hanging from wide strapping are two other ways to keep the boat stored Storage Do s Storage Don ts ...

Page 18: ...ave your boat on the cart for more than one hour less time in warmer temperatures or direct sunlight Store out of Weather Additional Storage Key Points Always 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 ...

Page 19: ...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 to use the scu...

Page 20: ...tion However a special technique must be used to get each blade in the water If the paddle is right hand controlled when the right blade is held vertical the left blade scoop is pointed mostly up the right hand will stay tight and the left hand loose To learn the process hold the paddle tight in your right hand and loose in your left Using the right hand rotate the paddle blade back and forth it s...

Page 21: ...are paddle provided with the boat Never Never go alone and always file a float plan Never go in flood 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 unstable water conditions Never remove the foa...

Page 22: ...and pull the boat upright Position yourself so your head is near the cockpit area of the boat and you are facing the boat You will want to be between the seat and the footwell areas of the boat Reach across the boat to the far edge with one hand Place the other hand on the near side rail then kick with your feet pulling yourself up and onto the boat Roll over onto your backside toward the seat whi...

Page 23: ...option at http www hobie 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 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 Warranty...

Page 24: ...asia Subsidiary Huskisson 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 ...

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