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Hobie Mirage KayaksOwner’s Manual®®Hobie Mirage® Revolution

9How to Perform a Self RescueIf you fall out of your boat, don’t panic. Stay with the boat. You should be wearing a life jacket which will keep you af

10PaddlingYou can choose to paddle, pedal or combine the two. These guidelines will help you to get started.To start, sit in your kayak. Your backside

11Storing Your Hobie KayakHobie has chosen a blend of plastic that has an added measure of ultraviolet inhibitors to provide superior protec-tion from

12Transporting Your Hobie Kayak The easiest way to transport your Hobie kayak is to pur-chase a roof rack from your dealer. They come with a wide vari

13Is my boat recyclable?Yes, 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 w

14Warranty InformationIt is very important that you ll out and send us your Warranty Registration Card as soon as possible. This information enables

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1Welcome to the Hobie Way of LifeThank you for choosing a Hobie Mirage Kayak. As a member of the Hobie way of life, you are now on the road to pure ad

2About the Design of your KayakSit-on-top CockpitHobie Mirage Kayaks are open-top cockpit designs. This allows the kayaker to enter and exit the kaya

3Hobie MirageDriveDrive Installation1. The Hobie MirageDrive® must be lowered into the opening of the hull near the footwells so it is facing forward

4WashingAfter using in salt water or dirty water, wash the Hobie MirageDrive with fresh water. Allow to dry, then spray metal parts with WD-40™ or eq

5Twist and Stow Rudder SystemThe Hobie Twist and Stow rudder system is pre-installed and adjusted at the factory. With extensive use, the rudder syst

PulleyT Handle: There are two T-handles on the kayak that operate the up/down control funtion of the rudder. Simply pull on the UP handle on the rig

7Basic Kayak InformationBasic Kayak FeaturesThe front of the boat is the “bow” and the rear is the “stern”. When looking forward to the bow, the left

8Safety Checklist· To avoid damage to the Hobie MirageDrive, push either pedal completely forward before beaching or in shallow water. Use small, par