Hobie Mirage Drive User manual

Hobie Mirage
Inflatable Kayak Manual
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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.

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Table of Contents
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Anatomy ........................................................................................5
Assembly ....................................................................................6
MirageDrive..................................................................................10
Vantage CTi ..................................................................................14
On the Water.................................................................................19
Cup Holder ...................................................................................22
Storage and Transportation .........................................................23
Maintenance and Care..................................................................26
Safety............................................................................................28
Warranty.......................................................................................30
Accessories ..................................................................................31

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Anatomy
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5
6 7 8 9
1. Hull
2. MirageDrive 180
3. Vantage CTi Seat
4. Cup Holder
5. Paddle
6. Cassette Plug
7. Repair Kit
8. Air Pump
9. Optional Tracking Skeg (only i11s)

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Assembly
7/32
MirageDrive Cranks
7/32
Depending on the Mirage
kayak model, cranks may or
may not require assembly.
1
Insert cranks into
drums while
depressing button
at top.
2
Tighten crank
bolt all the way
(snug not tight)
using a 7/32”
Allen® wrench.

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Assembly
Vantage CTi 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.

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Assembly
Line up the
shorter (FWD)
handle on the
left and the
longer (REV)
handle on the
right
Screw in both
pull handles into
the levers on the
MirageDrive
FWD/REV Handle Installation
1
2
Shorter
handle on
the left
Longer
handle on
the right
Shorter
handle on
the left
Longer
handle on
the right
Thread into
FWD/REV levers
3/8 Wrench

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Assembly
Deflating the Kayak
Pin
Locate the three air valves
on your kayak. There is
one valve for each of the
side tubes and one valve
for the floor. The valves are
located near the back of
the kayak.
Unscrew the cover of the
valve and make sure the
pin is “up”. You should be
able to press down the pin
and it will automatically
spring up.
If it does not spring up it
is in the “down” position.
To unlock the pin from
the “down” position push
down on the pin and turn
it counterclockwise until it
pops up.
Line up the pump with the
valve. Make sure the pin is
in the “up” position. Plug
in the pump and begin
inflating your kayak.
Continue pumping until
tubes and floor are firm.
To deflate your kayak make
sure the pin is in the “down”
position. To lock the pin in
the “down” position, push
down the pin while turning it
clockwise.
Note:
Open bilge
valve located
on front of the
kayak before
inflating. Close
valve before
using your
kayak.
3-5 PSI MAX
Inflating the Kayak
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2
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MirageDrive Instruction
CLICK
Removal
Level
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
in unison.
Installation
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2
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2