About the Design of your Kayak
Hobie Mirage i14t w/ Sail
Sit-on-top Cockpit
Hobie Mirage kayaks are
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
Durable PVC Construction
Hobie Inflatable kayaks are made from a durable PVC to continue Hobie’s tradition of quality,
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