Hobie Mirage Compass User manual

Hobie®Mirage®
Compass
Kayak Manual

In 1950, Hobie’s dream was born in his
parents’ garage when he decided to apply
his love of woodworking to the sport of
surfing. Dad backed out the Buick... Hobie
carved out his very first surfboard...
Hobie’s business of fun had begun.

4Table of Contents
Anatomy ............................................................................................................................................................ .5
Seating................................................................................................................................................................ .6
MirageDrive®................................................................................................................................................ .10
On the Water................................................................................................................................................ .13
Lowrance®Ready Option......................................................................................................................... .15
Storage and Transport............................................................................................................................. .18
Maintenance and Care............................................................................................................................. .21
Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... .23
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ .25
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Anatomy
1. Hull
2. Seat
3. MirageDrive
4. Paddle
5. Cassette Plug
6. Lowrance Ready Kit
Items not shown to scale
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Seating Assembly
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2
Line up threaded
inserts on seat
back frame with
holes molded
in seat bottom
frame.
Once aligned, insert
screws and tighten. Do
not over tighten as seat
will not be able to pivot.

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Seating Anatomy
Seating
Seat back
Seat frame
Support strap
adjustment
Mesh tension straps
Lumbar adjustment strap

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Pad Eye
Seat Installation
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2
3
Seating
Place the seat onto the
seat mounts.
To secure the seat to the boat,
attach the two hooks under the
seat to the seat retention loops.
Clip the two back straps to pad eyes
on the boat.
Make sure clips are attached to
the boat not the retention loop
on the chair itself.

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Using the seat outside the boat
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2
Seating
Unhook the seat retention hooks
from the boat and remove the seat.
Clip the two back straps to the
seat retention loop.

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CLICK
Removal
Level
Press down and lock drive into
Click and Go’s. The drive locks
automatically when installed.
Lower drive
straight down
making sure the
spine is level.
Lift drive
straight up
Pull back
each Click
and Go lever
Installation
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MirageDrive Instruction

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MirageDrive Instruction
Pedal Adjustment
Squeeze
Adjust cranks
by rotating and
clicking them
into the desired
position. Make
sure both cranks
are in the same
position number.
With both feet on
the pedals and
together (fins
straight down),
your knees should
be comfortably
bent and not
crunched or over
extended.
Squeeze
adjuster handle
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2
3

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Adjusting Pedaling Resistance
MirageDrive Instruction
Turn the thumb knobs
clockwise, to loosen
the fin from the boom,
reducing resistance on
the fins when pedaling.
Turn the thumb knobs counter-
clockwise, to tighten the fin to
the boom, increasing resistance
on the fins when pedaling.
Locate the thumb knobs
on the MirageDrive.

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MirageDrive Operation
Press either pedal forward in shallow water to raise fins. Pressing one pedal
fully forward will orient the fins with the kayak underside to allow beaching.
Shallow Water and Beaching
On the Water

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Rudder
Rudder
Rudder
On the Water
Rudder UP
Steering
Paddle Storage
Uncleat ‘Rudder’ T-Handle
to deploy rudder.
The ‘Rudder’ T-Handle is located on the right/
starboard side near the front of the kayak.
The steering handle is
located in the middle on the
left/port side of the kayak.
Pull ‘Rudder’ T-Handle line
through cleat to retract rudder.
Rest paddle on the right
side rail for storage.
Secure by hooking the
shock cord around
eyelet post on the hull.
Rudder DOWN

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1/8” or 3mm gap
The transducer is an optional
accessory and is not included
with boat.
Metal clips
Transducer Install
Lowrance Ready Option

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Locate the thru-hull
plug and unscrew the
nut on the inside of
the boat.
Gasket Gasket
Remove the solid
rubber plug.
Choose the correct
plug for your wire
size and insert the
wire by opening the
plug along the slit.
Press the new
plug with the wire
installed into the
plastic plug making
sure it fits tightly.
DO NOT USE A
DRILL for the three
way plug. Bolt or
screw the thru-hull
wire assembly to the
hull using the nut or
screws. Make sure
you have the o-ring
or gasket installed.
Thru-Hull Plugs Single and 3-way
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2
3
4
5
Lowrance Ready Option

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Hole #1
1”
Choice for Hole #2
13/8” Left or right
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3
Lowrance Ready Option
Wire Installation
Drill one 1” hole and one 1 3/8” hole using a hole saw in the areas
indicated. The forward hole can be drilled on the left or right.
Run cable into the
plug just in front of the
transducer scupper.
Lead the cable through the inside
of the hull and exit the cable
through the 3-way Thru-Hull Plug.
Hand tighten screws to avoid
stripping threads.
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Storing your boat
cockpit side up on
crossbars can dent
the bottom.
Storing your boat
on its side over a
long period of time
can flatten/dent
the sides.
Hanging the boat by
the scuppers can
distort the scupper
holes.
Never hang the
boat by handles
or pad eyes. They
are not designed to
handle long–term
load and will fail.
Storing your boat
upside down on
crossbars or
hanging from wide
strapping are two
ways to keep the
boat stored.
Storage Do’s
Storage Don’ts
Storage and Transportation

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Storage and Transportation
Store out of the Weather
1hr.
MAX
Cart
The cart should be used for transportation purposes only and not as a
storage platform. Do not leave your boat on the cart for more than one
hour (less time in warmer temperatures or direct sunlight).
Additional Storage Key Points
• Always remove all water from boat.
• Don’t leave tie–down straps tight over a long period of time.
• Storing in non-recommended configurations can result in hull
damage and can void your warranty.

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The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer or roof rack
from your dealer. Using proper cradles that support the hull, the boat
can be transported right side up. Straps can then be laid across the boat
and tied to the rack bars. Straps should be tight, but not so tight that
they distort the shape of the boat. Avoid using ratchet straps to prevent
overtightening.
Be sure to consult your car and roof rack owner’s manual to
ensure that you comply with all recommendations, precautions
and specifications.
Running a line or strap from the bow and stern of the boat to each
bumper is required. If your bumpers do not have a gap to pass a rope
around, look underneath. There should be a loop of metal, which is used
by car transports such as tow trucks.
Many people like to use the scupper holes to tie the boat to the car. This
helps prevent the boat from sliding back and forth or the tie-down rope
from slipping off the boat. (This is an acceptable method for tying the
boat down for transport.)
Roof Topping
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Storage and Transportation