Hobie 60 manual Hobie Float Cat Assembly, Pontoon Placement

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Hobie Float Cat

Assembly

FLOAT CAT 60/75 PARTS LIST

ITEM DESCRIPTION

(1)Two pontoons

(2)Two black plastic vent caps

(3)Two aluminum crossbars with snap buttons

(4)One plastic molded seat back

(5)Two 10” aluminum seat posts with plastic C clamps

(6)Two seat post screws 3/4” Phillips

(7)One seat back adjustment system:

(7a)

One 1”x56” nylon webbing straps with male buckles

(7b)

Two 6” sewn webbing loops with female buckles

(7c)

One 3” sewn webbing loop with female buckle (buckle for cooler accessory)

(8)One black mesh grommeted seat bottom with blue foam wedge cushion

(9)Three black seat lacings: two short and one long

(10)One safety tether leg strap (Not Shown)

Float Cat 60 Shown

(SEE ALSO: Large Diagrams Pg. 16)

NOTE: Rowing System, 75 Cargo Deck and 75 Expedition OWNERS... Rowing system assembly step #1, and cargo deck installation #1 and #2 (installation of footrest hangers) should be completed during the initial assembly of your Float Cat. Those steps are included here and denoted for you. Refer to the rowing system assembly and cargo deck assembly sections of this book for identification of parts and remaining steps.

(SEE ALSO: Large Diagrams Pg. 18-19)

FLOAT CAT 60/75 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1- Pontoon Placement

Forward / Front

Aft / Rear

Bow

Stern

Note: The seat faces the rear or aft of the boat

(sometimes refered to as the "stern"). The front of the boat is refered to as the "bow". Float Cats are paddled or rowed with your body facing aft (with your back to the direction of travel).

Float Cat 60: Both pontoons are exactly the same. Forward refers to the pointed end. Rear refers to the rounded logo end. Position pontoons facing the same direction with the side Hobie diamond logos facing out.

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HOBIE LOGO ON THIS SIDE

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Contents Float CAT Hobie Float CAT Index Hobie Float Cat Assembly Pontoon PlacementForward Crossbar Installation Rear Crossbar InstallationVent Caps Seat BottomSeat Adjustment System Safety TetherSeat Bottom Lacing Seat Back PreparationSnap Button Hull BagStuck Snap Button Safety Precautions Suggested Additional EquipmentManeuvering With Fins Entering Your Float CatFishing Techniques Maneuvering With Oars Do’s & Don’tsPage Warranty

60 specifications

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