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Hobie Cat® Europe
Owner’s Manual - Hobie Catsy
HanDlInG & MaIntEnanCE
Righting your Hobie Cat
If you tip the boat over, in order to avoid the mast from sinking under the hull, one of
the crew must rapidly climb on the hull that remains on the water. In the meantime, the
other crew uncleat all the lines and sheets.
It is not necessary, but it is easier, to right the boat when the bow and the mast are poin-
ted into the wind. There will be less resistance and better control in this position.
Skipper and crew stand up on the hull. Using the righting line, skipper and crew pull the
righting line that is against the upper hull and hold the line while slowly leaning back
away from the trampoline. As the mast and sail lift out of the water, drop down to your
knees then into the water. Hold on to the crossbar near the hull that you were standing
on.
Be well aware of the hull and crossbar coming down over your head. Holding the cross-
bar or righting line will also insure that you remain with the boat when it is righted. Climb abord and continue sailing.
Maintenance of your Hobie
This manual is not an exhaustive guide for the mainteance or repair of your Hobie. In case of difficulties, take contact with
the builder or his representative.
Always use the service of an experienced professional for the maintenance, the mounting of accessories or the modifica-
tions to your Hobie.
Modification that may affect the safety use of the boat must be checked before processing and made by an experienced
professional. The builder cannot be hold for responsible for modification that he has not duly approved.
In some countries, prior authorisations are necessary or specific regulations are in force. Check them.
Always maintain your boat and take into account the deterioration that may occur with the time or following inappropriate
or intensive use. Any boat (even the strongest one) may be severely dammaged if it is not used the right way. This is not
compatible with a safe sailing.
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Hobie Cat does not recommend leaving your Hobie in the water on a mooring. Accelerated wear to the boat and rig-
ging will be experienced. Damage to the hull material is possible. Limitation of the mast rotation and tensioning of the
rigging are required to lessen this wear. Inspect rigging often and tape rigging rings and shackles to prevent loose-
ning.
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After sailing, it recommended to wash the hulls to remove the salt. Also remove the sails and wash them before sto-
ring them.
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There is one plug in the rear of each hull. These plugs are used to drain the hulls. The plugs should be in place before
sailing. Remove the plugs after sailing to drain any water that may have leaked into the hulls. It is best to travel with
and store the boat with the plugs removed to allow for pressure changes due to heating, cooling, and altitude changes.
This will prevent warping of the hull surface.
