Hobie i12s manual About the Design of your Kayak

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About the Design of your Kayak

Hobie Mirage i14t w/ Sail

Sit-on-top Cockpit

Hobie Mirage kayaks are open-top cockpit designs. This allows the kayaker to enter and exit the kayak easily from the shore, dock or water. Scupper hole(s) make the kayak self-bailing. The design also eliminates the need to perform

an “Eskimo roll” (advanced kayak technique).

Scupper Hole(s)

Drain holes (scuppers) in the cockpit or cargo well will allow any water that enters the cockpit to immediately flow back out.

Patented Inflatable Hull Design

The Hobie Mirage Inflatable line of kayaks uses a patent pending drop stitch construction to give performance that is comparable to a hard shell kayak. The black material along the bottom is stretched tightly to give you a fair hull shape for maximum performance. It is important to know that the bottom surface creates a bilge area inside the kayak that can collect water if punctured, but the kayak will not sink. See the draining instructions later in this manual.

Maneuverability

All Inflatable Mirage Kayaks come with the (patented) Twist and Stow rudder system which comes pre-installed by our factory. This new rudder is designed to flip out of the way during land transport. It has an optional larger rudder blade for more turning authority with the kayak sailing option.

Durable PVC Construction

Hobie Inflatable kayaks are made from a durable PVC to continue Hobie’s tradition of quality, long-lasting products that will give you years of enjoyment.

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Contents Hobie Mirage i12s Welcome to the Hobie Way of Life About the Design of your Kayak Kayak Inflation Steps Inflating Your Hobie Mirage KayakKayak Deflation Steps Inflation Tips and PrecautionsPlug in Cart Kayak FeaturesSeat Adjustment Rear Draining ScuppersRudder Operation Steering Operation and Adjustment Up/Down Rudder ControlDrive Assembly Drive Installation/RemovalHobie Mirage Drive Drum Casting Pedal AdjustmentCable Adjustments WashingKayak Folding Steps Easy-Load Kayak Storage Travel Bag Basic Kayak Features SafetyBasic Kayak Information Shakedown Cruise Safety ChecklistPedaling How to Perform a Self RescuePaddling Storing Your Hobie Kayak Mirage Scupper PlugAbout PVC Transporting Your Hobie KayakLarge or Difficult Repairs Kayak Leak Detection and RepairAir Leak Detection Small RepairsHobie provides a limited two year hull warranty Warranty InformationHobie Mirage Outfitter Hobie Mirage KayaksHobie Mirage Sport Hobie Mirage Outback S.U.VHobie Mirage Revolution Hobie Mirage OasisHobie Mirage Adventure Hobie Lanai Paddle KayaksHobie Quest Hobie OdysseyHobie Mirage i12s Hobie Mirage i14t Mirage Inflatable Kayaks