Hobie Getaway User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
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WELCOME TO THE
HOBIE WAY OF LIFE
Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBIE Getaway and welcome to the HOBIE sai-
ling family.
The HOBIE Getaway cannot be outgrown. It can be sailed by children up through senior citi-
zens. A single adult can sail it at top performance - and a crew of four can cruise in comfort.
We offer this manual as a guide to increased safety and enjoyment of your new boat. The pur-
pose of this publication is to provide easy, simple and accurate instructions on how to get your
Getaway ready for the water. Please read them carefully and familiarize yourself with the boat
and all of the parts spread before you.
Whether you are a new sailor or a veteran of many years, we recommend that you read this
thoroughly before your first sail and TRY IT OUR WAY FIRST! If you are new to sailing, this
manual alone is not intended to teach you how to sail. There are many excellent books, videos
and courses on the safe handling of small sailboats. We suggest that you contact your local
sailboat dealer, college or Coast Guard Auxiliary for recommendations.
Watch for overhead wires whenever you are rigging, launching, sailing or trailering with the
mast up. CONTACT OF THE MAST WITH POWER LINES COULD BE FATAL! Be certain
that the rigging area and the area that you will be sailing in are free of overhead power lines.
Report any such power lines to your local power authority and sail elsewhere.
We take pride in presenting the Getaway to you and hope that you'll take as much pride in ow-
ning her.
Fair winds and good sailing!
Hobie Cat Europe

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Description of the boat.................................................................................................4
Assembling the boat.....................................................................................................5
List of the parts ....................................................................................................5
Hull assembly.......................................................................................................6
Main trampoline and front trampolin (option)....................................................7-8
Mast assembly.....................................................................................................9
Stepping the mast..............................................................................................10
Rudder assembly...............................................................................................11
Tiller crossbar and extension.............................................................................11
Mainsail..............................................................................................................12
Mainsheet system..............................................................................................13
Righting line.......................................................................................................13
Jib ......................................................................................................................14
Tips and safety...........................................................................................................15
Complementary information.......................................................................................15
Warranty conditions ...................................................................................................17
Receipt.......................................................................................................................18
KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND GIVE IT TO THE
NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL YOUR BOAT
The legends below are used in this manual :
Watch for overhead electric wires that could get in contact with the aluminium
mast. Mast contact with a power line could be fatal.
Danger that could result in injuries or death if appropriate and adapted precau-
tions are not taken.
Reminder of safety rules or caution about dangerous behaviour.

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HOBIE GETAWAYDESCRIPTION OF THE BOAT
The manufacturing of Hobie Cats
conforms to the following ISO norms :
ISO 12215-1:2000 Hull construction and
scantlings
ISO 12217:2000 Stability and buoyancy
assessment and categorization
ISO 10087:1995 Hull identification -- Co-
ding system
ISO FDIS 14945 Builder’s plate
ISO 10240:1995 Owner's manual
ISO FDIS 8666 Small crafts - principal
data
Length m : 5,07
Width m : 2,40
Mast height m : 7,60
Weight kg : 155
Sails area (GV et foc) m² : 16,75
Maximum load weight kg :
Crew members : 3/4
EC Homologation n° : A-HCE-020009-Y
Module : Abis
Category : C & D
Hull construction : rotomoulded polyethylene
Manufacturer :
Hobie Cat Europe
zi Toulon Est, BP 250
83078 Toulon cedex 9 France
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
http://www.hobie-cat.net

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LIST OF THE PARTS
1 Hulls with hardware (2)
2 Front Crossbar
3 Rear Crossbar
4 Spreader bar (bow)
5 Trampoline + rod
6 Rudder assemblies (right & left)
7 Tiller crossbar
8 Tiller extension
9 Main sail
10 Jib sail
11 Main batten set
12 Mast
Rope bag
Wire bag
Part bag
Option :
13 Front trampoline + rod + lacing
14 Mast head float
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HOBIE GETAWAYHULL ASSEMBLY
Lay the hulls on the ground, on their sides with bottoms to the
center (graphics down), as shown above. A tarpoline or pads
under the hull may be desirable if the ground surface is rough.
Place the hulls about seven feet apart.
Position the front crossbar between the hulls near the forward
crossbar sleeve in each hull. The two trampoline halves can be in-
serted into the top slot of the crossbar now if desired. If the optional
front trampoline is supplied, it can be inserted into the bottom slot of
the crossbar.
The rear crossbar has the main sheet traveler car and swivel cam
cleat installed. Position it near the aft crossbar sleeve in each hull.
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Position the bow spreader bar near the
recesses on each bow.
Remove the bolt that is threaded into the
plastic block on each end of the bow sprea-
der pole.
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Insert the crossbars into
one hull. See
that the crossbars
seat fully into their
sockets in the hull.
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Using a cross bar as a lever
arm, pull the hull to an upright
position so that the crossbars
are horizontal.
Slide the other hull onto the cross-
bars until the hulls come in contact
with the stop plates (located on the
underside of the main and aft cross-
bars).
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Be sure the forward spreader is fully seated in
both hulls.
Re-Install the screws into each end form the out-
side of the hull. Do not over tighten or compress
the plastic hull material.
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Slide the main trampoline bolt ropes into the hull trampoline tracks. Soapy water can be used as a lubricant
(Do not use an oil or silicon lubricant on the trampoline track or the bolt rope). Sliding the bolt rope into the
track is a 2 person job. One person should pull the trampoline and the other feed the bolt
rope into the track.
TRAMPOLINE
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Tie a bowline knot to the forward left/port grommet in the trampoline. Pass the line through the opposite grom-
met, top/down and then through the lacing flap. Come up through the next (left) grommet and then continue to
lace towards the aft of the trampoline following this pattern (down through the right grommets and up through
the left grommets). Keep the laces loose at this time. Lace as far aft as the line will go.
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Locate the aft lace rod. Feed the rod through the rear pocket as shown. Center the rod, from left to right, in the
pocket. Locate the aft lace lines. Tie to the rear grommets using a long looped bowline as shown (left and right
sides). Let the tramp hang below the aft crossbar.
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Pull the lace lines under the cross bar and tight. Begin the aft lacing by routing the left line up and over the first
lace peg. Cross over to the next peg then down and around the rod. Pull the lace line tight then up and over
the peg and then over to the next one and so on... Then start with the right side and work towards the
center. When you reach the center, the pattern must be changed
slightly. Pass up and over the last peg, before the center, and then down around the
rod in the gap between tramp halfs. Then, come up and through the trampoline grom-
met on the opposite side. Once tied off loosely at the center, cinch the line tight from
each side working towards the center. Tie off to the main trampoline grommets just for-
ward of the aft cross bar.
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HOBIE GETAWAYLACING THE TRAMPOLINE
Once the aft lace is tight, begin cinching the center lace tight from forward to aft. You
will notice that as you get the trampoline tight you will have more lace line aft to com-
plete the lacing. Work your way aft until the entire trampoline is tight. Tie off the line with a few half hitches.
Tuck the lace flap into the opposite side lace line. The flap will help keep you drier while sailing and keep lines from
slipping into the water between the laces.
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FRONT TRAMPOLINE (option) : Install the forward trampoline following the same technique as with
the main. Except, because the forward trampoline is one piece, it is necessary to alternate from side
to side while feeding it into the tracks. Once the forward trampoline is nearly all the way into the track it
may be necessary to use the Bow Spreader Pole for leverage to pull it taught. Tie a lace line to the grom-
met. Wrap the line around the beam and then pass it back through the grommet again. This will create a
3:1 purchase to help pull the trampoline forward. Once again, alternate from side to side to keep the tram-
poline even. Carefully feed at the opposite end to prevent the trampoline from getting wedged in the track
opening. Pull the trampoline all the way tight.
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Slide the longer (of the two provided) lace rod into the forward trampolines pocket. Tie the
lace line to the eyelet. Pass the line through the grommet in the trampoline. Pass the line back through the
eyelet, then over to the first slide. Pass the line to the first cutout and around the rod. Then back to the first
slide. Continue to each slide and cutout across the tramp. Come back to the starting point and begin tightening the
lace line to pull the trampoline tight. Work your way across the trampoline to the other side, then tie off with half
hitches.
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MAST SET UP
Remove all the wires from the wires bag and unroll
them. Ensure that all twists are removed. Locate
the 8 mm tang shackle and shackle the 5 wires to
the mast tang, as per photograph above. Ensure
that the shackle is tightened securely.
Shackle the forestay and the top of the jib to the
pigtail swivel.
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To step the mast upright, position
the mast base next to the mast step
ball. The mast top and float should be
positioned to the rear of the boat in the
center of the rear crossbar. The arrow
stickers on the mast and main crossbar
must be aligned. Turn the mast onto itís
side to align the arrows.
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Connect the mast base to the step ball by positio-
ning the step ball inside the mast base cup. Pass
the pin through the mast base as shown. Pass the ring
through the pin to keep it captive. This pin should re-
main in place while sailing.
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1. Trapeze
2. Shrouds
3. Forestay & pigtail
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Attach the furler to the two bridle wires. Make sure the hole in the furler housing points towards the
front crossbar. Wind some line onto the furler drum - 10 turns or so.
Attach the adjusters to each hull as shown. Be sure the adjuster cover boots are installed on the wires
first. Attach the side stay (shroud) wires to the top hole on each side of the boat. Slide the boots over the
wire and adjusters.
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WARNING : ALUMINIUM MAST - MAST CONTACT WITH POWER LINE
COULD BE FATAL - Watch for overhead power lines. Never rig, trailer or sail
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At this time adjust / tension the shroud wires
lower in their adjuster plates, one side at a
time. Use the trapeze to hold the mast up while
your crew makes the adjustments. Once the proper
adjustments are made, you will not have to repeat
this process again, unless you want to make ad-
justments to the mast
rake angle.
WARNING : ALUMINIUM MAST - MAST CONTACT WITH POWER LINE
COULD BE FATAL - Watch for overhead power lines. Never rig, trailer or sail
the boat near overhead power lines.
STEPPING THE MAST
Ensure that the wires fixed on the mast are well positionned and
not twisted. Stand on the trampoline near the rear crossbar and lift
the mast to your shoulder. Walk forward while lifting the mast until the
side shrouds go tight preventing the mast from further forward move-
ment. Lean your weight against the mast to hold it in this position.
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Insert the forestay adjuster into the furler drum
one or two holes and pin in place. Fasten the
jib luff wire to the forestay adjuster.
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Run the furling line from the drum to the cleat
next to the mast. Pass the line through the
cleat and tie a small figure 8 knot in the end of the
line to keep it from slipping back through the cleat.
At this time, pull the furling line to unwind the drum
completely. The drum will be rewound when the
sail is unfurled.
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Now, attach the trapeze
handles and kits to the tra-
peze wires. Run the trapeze shock
cord under the trampoline and up
through the two grommets on ei-
ther side of the trampoline.
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Take care to run the adjuster
lines through the rope locks
correctly - if not done properly, they
may slip.
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