Ref : MP_LANAI
Issued by : IR
Date : 02/2012
Up-date : 0
Page : 8/11
KAYAK HOBIE LANAI
OWNER’S MANUAL
Copyright HCE 2012 - www.hobie-cat.net
How to Perform a Self Rescue
If you fall out of your boat, don’t panic. Stay with the boat. You should be wearing a life jacket which will keep you afloat.
There are many ways to get back up on the boat. If the boat is upside-down, it will need to be turned over. To
do this, reach across the bottom of the boat and grab the opposite rail and pull the boat upright.
Position yourself so your head is near the cockpit area of the boat and you are facing the boat, positioned 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, so your belly is across the center line of the boat. (Your belly should end up between
the footwells and the seat.)
Next, roll over onto your backside toward the seat, which should place your backside in the seat. Sit up, swing your
feet into the footwells and you’re ready to go. The key to this method is to keep your center of gravity low and near the
centerline of the boat. Your body and head should stay close to the boat.
Transport your kayak
The easiest way to transport your Hobie Kayak is to purchase a roof rack for your car. To help prevent distortion, place
the kayak, cockpit side down, on top of the rack. Straps can then be laid across the boat and tied to the bars. Be sure to
consult the owner’s manual for your car and roof rack system to ensure that you comply with all recommendations, pre-
cautions and specifications.
Storing Your Hobie Kayak
to ensure extra years of flexibility and bright colors, avoid storing the boat where it will be exposed to weather or in direct
sunlight.
Kayaks should be stored upside down on the cockpit rails.If hanging your kayak, make sure that the ropes or straps sup-
port most of the weight on the cockpit rails or the side of the boat. A word of caution: hanging by the scupper hole(s) will
cause distortion, and hanging from the handles will place undue strain on them and void the warranty. Storing the boat
bottom-side down may also cause distortion. Kayak storage systems are available from your distributor. Pad
eyes are NOT intended for hanging or for use as tie-downs.
To prevent theft of your kayak, simply run a cable through a scupper hole and lock it to something secure.
Safety - transport & storing
