Hobie mirage Pro Angler User manual
Hobie Mirage™Pro Angler
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Welcome to the Hobie Way of Life
Thank you for choosing the Hobie Mirage™Pro Angler. As a member of the Hobie way of life, you
are now on the road to pure adventure on the water. This owner’s manual is designed to help you get
maximum enjoyment from your new Hobie. But more importantly, it is designed to help you use it safely.
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About the Design of your Pro Angler
Cockpit
Seat
Hull Design
The design of the P
Maneuverability
rudder is mounted forward of most traditional boats which
shortens the turning radius and ensures the rudder is out of
Scupper Holes
Graphics
Graphics are molded into the hull, so they will not peel or
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Hobie MirageDrive
Drive Installation
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the opening of the hull so it is facing
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can be determined by the location of the
Pedal Adjustment
FORWARD
The pedals of the Hobie MirageDrive™
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dles located on the pedal
to the most comfortable
your legs do not fully extend
Stainless
Steel Masts
™, flip the
themselves for installation, but if they do
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Washing
After using in salt water or dirty water,
wash the Hobie MirageDrive™ with
metal parts with water-displacing oil
should be paid to threaded cable
Cable Adjustments
Determining if adjustment is needed...
Occasionally the cables may need to be
taut; however, the front chain should be a
with moderate pressure (see the image
not go beyond the inside edge of the
AA
B
Drum Casting
inch open-end wrench, only giving it one-half a turn at a time,
idler pulley cable (see item B in the illustration below) will
be tightened automatically when the front chain assembly is
Miscellaneous Maintenance
CAUTION
the boat and insert the Drive into something solid, such as
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Pro Angler Rudder System
The rudder is easy to control and responsive enough to
will automatically retract when encountering underwater
Pro Angler Rudder Features
Steering Drum
'UP' line attachment
point
phillips head screws are used as dead-ends for the steering
A roll-pin is used to attach the rudder shaft onto the steering
blade you will also need to untie and remove the up line from
Roll Pin
Steering lines
Pulley
T Handle
Webbing
Rudder, Lock Up Operation
The following detail explains how the rudder
Steering Line Tension
To achieve a responsive feel with the
rudder system, you can easily add
or remove tension on the steering
Cleat
Seat Install
attchment points, the rear two slide into place and the forward two
Forward seat
attachment points
Seat attachment
screws
Rear seat
attachment points
To install the seat begin by moving the
The seat frame is able to telescope in
or out a small amount to account for
the attachement screws down to
Steering Handle Install
You'll need to install the assembly on a new boat and you'll need
assembly can also be switched to the right side of the seat if
To install match the raised rectangle section on the top of the
assembly to the matching notched section in the seat bottom, line
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More Boat Features
Horizontal Rod Storage
Moveable Tiller
Move the steering to the right side if you prefer to hold your
Center Hatch
(note: while surf launching Hobie
recommends removing both center and large front hatch
bucket to improve the seal of the hatches)
Recommended Equipment for Specific Types of Pedaling
and Paddling
Basic Boating:
Longer Distance Outings:
Additional Equipment for Diving:
Fishing: Fishing Rod Holder, Rod Holder Leashes, Gear
(note: while surf launching Hobie recommends removing
both center and large front hatch bucket to improve the seal
of the hatches)
Safety
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Safety Checklist
· To avoid damage to the Hobie MirageDrive™, push either pedal
· Consult your physician prior to beginning
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alternative place to get off the water should environmental conditions
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The Shakedown Cruise
As with any new product, it is important that you become familiar
· Rudder Operation
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· Closing the hatches properly
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Performing a Self Rescue
The Pro Angler is built to be very stable and secure but in the event
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Pedaling
Before beaching or launching, push one pedal completely
forward to retract the Hobie MirageDrive fins up against the
water or paddle out before putting the rudder down and
your MirageDrive, paddle into deeper water before installing
Storing Your Pro Angler
Hobie has chosen a blend of plastic that has an added measure of
ultraviolet inhibitors to provide superior protection from ultraviolet
Pro Anglers should be stored flat, standing up on either end, or
midship grab handles) will place undue strain on them and void your
The plug-in accessory cart is a great tool for transporting your Pro
Angler short distances but should be removed during storage to
length, tie one end to the side handle and toss the loose end over
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Paddling
You can choose to paddle, pedal
guidelines will help you to get
For proper hand placement
on your paddle, start with your
hands about a shoulder’s width
the center of the paddle on top of your head, your elbows
ts
less surface area for the wind to catch as that blade moves
Then lift the first paddle blade out of the water while lowering
will force the bow of the boat to swing away from the paddle
More Paddling Tips
Relax your hands when paddling; a tight grip is not
necessary!
For greater efficiency use not only your arms, but your torso
paddlers use an offset (feathered) paddle, but beginners
Standing in your Pro Angler
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Transporting Your Pro Angler
The easiest way to transport your Angler is to purchase a
A line run from the bow and stern of the boat to each
bumper is required.
How can I replace or exchange the screw-in fittings?
You may find it necessary to replace some of the pad eyes
from one fitting to another without the spe-
another on the top surface of the screw-
needle nose pliers into the two holes
with your pliers
put a little pressure into the hole so that
the threads on the new part install in
purchase the Screw-in Fittings Tool,
Plug-in Cart
carts that were not designed for the Pro Angler can damage
Collar part #80044201
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Is my boat recyclable?
recycle a Pro Angler, it must be cut up so it fits in a box with
Hobie Cat Company
4925 Oceanside Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
a landfill!
Is my boat repairable?
Hobie Pro Anglers are very durable, however, on occasion
What is the best way to use the
scupper plugs?
The scupper plugs are useful when you
boat dry and is most helpful in calmer
firmly into the scupper hole from the top
plugs, lanyards are provided with the
plugs so that you can attach them to
Attach lanyard here
Mirage Scupper Plug
Your Hobie Mirage Pro Angler is shipped with a Mirage
and is used to fill the space where the MirageDrive™ fits
To install the cassette plug, simply place the plug in the hole
About Polyethylene
Continuing Hobie’s tradition of offering the latest in technology
advantage because it is virtually indestructible under normal
Hobie provides a limited two year hull warranty.
The warranty period for the hull is two years and one year for the Hobie
This warranty does not cover:
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To Obtain Warranty Service:
Implied Warranties: Any implied warranties, including implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be no longer than the
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