Hobie Mirage Compass User manual

Please read through the instruction manual before using this product.
Hobie Compass/2019 Outback
Anchor Trolley Installation
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1. 3/16” Trolley Line
2. 2 X Screw, 10-32 X 1 1/2”
Pan
3. Screw, 10-32 X 1” Pan
4. 2 X Screw 10-32 X 1 3/4” Pan
5. 7 X Washer, #10 X 5/8”
6. Nut, #10 Nylock
7. 6 X Well Nut
8. 2 X Screw 10-32 X 1 1/4” Pan
9. Screw 10-32 X 1” Pan
10. 2 X Eyelet Post
11. 2 X Cheek Block
12. Shock cord with Ring Assembly
Kit Contents
Installation
This manual will show the anchor trolley kit being installed on the right–hand
side of the kayak, but it can be put on the left–hand side if preferred.
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Your Mirage® Compass, Compass Duo or 2019+
Outback has limited in-hull access points. This version of
Hobie’s Anchor Trolley kit uses well nuts for mounting
the cheek block pulleys. Set the two cheek blocks
approximately 12” from the bow and stern. Mark your
drill locations and make 3/8” holes for the well nut
hardware that will hold each cheek block in place.
MAKE SURE THE PULLEYS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE
WATER LINE.
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12in.

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Installation
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Once the holes are drilled, fasten each cheek block
to the bow and stern locations using the correct
well nut hardware assemblies. Turn the screw until
the well nut becomes firmly fastened. You can use a
drill set on a low clutch setting or hand tighten using
a Phillips screw driver. Severely overtightening can
cause damage to the well nut. The pulley side of the
cheek blocks should face inwards.
#10-32 X 1 3/4” Pan
#10-32 X 1 1/4” Pan
Wellnuts

4Installation
Untie one end of the line from the nylon ring and
feed the line through the blocks so the ring and
shock cord assembly is on the bottom. Re-tie the
end of the line to the ring using an arbor knot so
there is tension holding the line against the hull.
Trim the excess line, heating the ends to prevent
fraying.
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Installation
Create a 3/8” hole just below each end of the paddle groove on the
starboard side, or at the same location and spacing on the port side,
depending on your preference. Use the correct hardware assemblies to
mount an eyelet post at each of these holes. This will act as a line guide,
keeping your trolley line clear of the paddle on the starboard (right) side
or steering handle on the port (left) side of the kayak. THE EYELET POSTS
SHOULD BE LOCATED ABOVE THE WATER LINE.
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#10-32 X 1 1/2”
Pan

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Using the hatch in the center of the cockpit as an access point, create a
3/16” hole in your preferred location for mounting an eyelet post near
the seat. Thru-bolt the eyelet post assembly using the correct hardware.
This eyelet post will act as a tie-off point for fixing the trolley line at
a given position. Place a drop of Loctite on the threads of the screw
to create a doubly secure fastener. Be sure the eyelet post doesn’t
interfere with your paddle or seat.
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Installation
10-32 X 1”

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Use the mounted eyelet
posts to tuck the trolley
line underneath and
keep it out of your way.
On The Water
Wrap the trolley line
around the thru-bolted
eyelet post to hold the
anchor trolley in a fixed
position.
Attach your anchor point to the rear-most ring and move the trolley back
to drift facing downstream/downwind. Attach your anchor point to the
forward-most ring and move the trolley forward to drift facing upstream/
upwind. To drift sideways, slide the trolley to the middle then loop the top
trolley line over the eyelet post tie-off point.
Tips: Add a clip such as a carabiner to the rings for running anchor lines,
and easily switching back and forth between the front and back ring.
Maintenance: Over time, the line will stretch and slacken on the sides of the
boat. Tighten up the lines periodically to keep the trolley system taut.

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