Hobie 72020074 User manual

Adjustable Rod Extender

Parts | 3
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1. Adjustable Rod Extender Assembly
2. Security Straps (2)
3. Padeyes (2)
4. #10 Sheet Metal Screws (4)
5. XL Screw in Padeyes (2)
5
2
3
1
4
Adjustable Reel
Holder
Reel Holder
Knob
Rod Tube
Gimble Pin
Leash
Attachments
Plug-In Insert
Angle Adjustment
Lever

4 | Rod Holder Features
Un-thread the red knob
1
Pull the reel holder out, rotate
into the desired position and press
back into the rod base.
2
Thread the red knob to secure the
reel holder.
3
Gimble Pin
The adjustable rod holder assembly
comes with a gimble pin installed at
the base. You can remove the pin with
a flat head screwdriver if you do not
want to use this feature.
Reel Holder
The reel holder at the top can be
removed to allow for different styles of
reels and angles of trolling. To adjust
the reel holder:

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Open the latch.
1
Rotate the rod tube to your desired
angle.
2
Close the latch.
3
Rod Tube Angle Adjustment
The rod tube can be adjusted for
optimal trolling angle or storage
position. To adjust the rod tube:

6 | Anchor Strap Installation
Anchor Straps
The provided anchor straps not only keep the rod holders tethered to the boat,
but also prevent them from rotating if you are trolling. To install the anchor
straps:
8”
8”
Screw the padeyes into
the gunnels of your kayaks
approximately 8” fore and aft of
the molded in rod holder location.
1
If you have screw-in padeyes on your kayak near the rod holders, you can also
replace them with the provided XL padeyes. Remove the old padeye with a pair of
pliers and thread in the new XL padeye.
1a

Insert the rod holder into the
molded-in rod holder on your boat
and position it as desired. Snap
the straps to the rod holder and
to the padeye and tighten into
position.
3

PN 72020074
REV 150618
Hobie Cat Company
Holding Company
Oceanside, California, USA
1-800-HOBIE-49
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Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia
1-800-4-HOBIE
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Toulon, France
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Stellendam, The Netherlands
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Bahia, Brasil
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