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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIFIC
TYPES OF PADDLING
Basic Boating:
Life Jacket, Paddle, Paddle Leash, Backrest,
Safety Whistle, Filled Water Bottle, Appropriate Safety
Equipment.
Longer Distance Touring:
Dry Bags, Chart, Compass.
Additional Equipment for Diving:
Dive Flag, Anchor.
Fishing:
Fishing Rod Holder, Drip Guards, Gear Bags, Knee
Braces.
ABOUT POLYETHYLENE
Continuing Hobies tradition of offering the latest in
technology at an affordable price, your new kayak is made of
rotomolded super linear polyethylene. Polyethylene offers a
major advantage because it is virtually indestructible under
normal use. Being somewhat flexible, it gives on impact and
derives its stiffness from compound curves. Polyethylene is
very abrasion-resistant.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
How watertight is my boat?
It is normal for any type of kayak to experience a small
amount of seepage due to the installation of rivets, hatches,
etc. Kayaks may take on a few cups of water while out
paddling. If a kayak is taking on more than a small amount of
water, check to make sure the drain plug is in, then check the
rest of the boat for leaks. Silicone can be used to seal the
rivets. If you have any questions, please call your dealer.
How should I store my kayak?
It is best to store your kayak on edge, upside down, standing
on end or hanging on edges.
Is my boat repairable?
Hobie kayaks are very durable, however, on occasion they
may need some minor repairs. Linear polyethylene is
repairable. Check with your dealer concerning repairs for
your kayak.
Is my boat recyclable?
Hobie will recycle your boat when you are done with it. To
recycle a Hobie Kayak, it must be cut up so it fits in a box with
the following dimensions: may not exceed 130 for the length
plus girth, and 108 for the height. Ship the boat to: Hobie
Cat 4925 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92056.
It is our hope that no Hobie Kayak will ever end up in
a landfill!
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Hobie provides a two year limited hull warranty.
Your warranty registration card is packaged with this owners
manual and should be completed and returned to Hobie
within 30 days of the date of purchase. If you have problems
with your boat, contact your dealer first. If you need further
assistance, contact Hobie. To help process any warranty
problems, please complete your warranty card and give it to
your dealer or mail it directly to Hobie.
Hobie warrants each kayak to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for retail customers in the United
States, U.S. possessions and Canada. Hobie will repair or, at
its discretion, replace defective parts.
All hulls are covered for a period of two years.
This warranty does not cover:
Normal wear and discoloration.
Damage caused by abuse or failure to perform normal
maintenance.
Damage caused by mooring or storing boat in water.
Damage caused by alterations or modifications.
Transportation of boat or parts to Hobie or its dealers.
Any boat used as a rental or placed in commercial service.
Any other consequential damage, incidental damages or
incidental expenses, including damage to property. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.
To Obtain Warranty Service:
Within 30 days of discovering
a defect, take your boat, along with the proof of purchase
(sales receipt) to the authorized Hobie dealer from whom you
purchased your boat, unless you have moved or are
traveling. In that case, take it to the nearest authorized Hobie
dealer.
Implied Warranties:
Any implied warranties, including
implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, shall be no longer than the duration of this express
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply
to you. Hobie makes no express warranties in addition to this
limited warranty. Hobie Dealers have no authority to make
warranties on behalf of The Hobie Cat Company in addition
to, or inconsistent with, those stated herein.
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by
Federal, State or Municipal law and cannot be preempted, it
shall not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights.
HOBIE CAT
4925 Oceanside Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone (760) 758-9100 Fax (760) 758-1841
www.hobiekayak.com