Hobie 21 manual Hull Storage Hatches, Tent option

25. HULL STORAGE HATCHES

It is very important to fully secure the hatches when sailing. The compartments are sealed with bulkheads to prevent flooding the entire hull if the hatch fails. The hatch should also be fully secured when trailering to prevent loss.

Inspect the hatch and become familiar with the locking mechanism.

The "T" bar will turn a full 90 degrees to engage the deck when locking. You will hear a distinctive clunk when the bar hits the 90 degree stop built into the hatch.

When removing the hatch the bar will turn 90 degrees back and hit the stop again.

Be sure that items stored in the hull do not block the "T" bar from turning fully and hitting the 90 degree stop.

FIRST-Spin the locking lever counter clockwise to fully loosen the "T" bar. This will allow full clearance in the hull when turning to the locked position.

SECOND-Move the "T" bar to the open position. Align the "T" bar and the lever as a visual indicator of the "T" bar position when the hatch is placed in the hull.

THIRD-Turn the locking lever clockwise until you hear the "CLUNK" and confirm that the lever is positioned 90 degrees to the open position (This confirmation may seem redundant but the hatch must engage the hull at the full 90 degree position to assure a secure seal!).

CAUTION!! The "T" bar may contact items stored in the hull or the lip of the storage compartment and not move to the full 90

degree position before the hatch is tightened. The lever can be tightened in this position and not secure the lid!!!

FOURTH-Continue turning the locking lever in the clockwise direction until the gaskets are partly compressed. It is not necessary to fully compress the gaskets to achieve a secure hatch and may damage the gaskets if over tightened.

NOTE: It will take fewer turns of the lever to remove the hatch. When reinstalling, it is very important to further loosen the lever to assure proper "T" bar clearance in the hull!!!

26. THE TENT (option)

The tent is installed below the boom and may be installed around the furled mainsail. The boom should be supported by the topping lift.

Attach the collar around the mast below the boom.

Attach the boom straps.

Tie the halyard to the outboard end of the boom.

Attach the line and bungee cord hooks along the outer edge of the wing trampolines, passing the line over the wings.

Pull the halyard up to level the rear door. Tension the bungee and lines.

Attach the sticky back velcro along the hull lip to accept the side wall velcro.

Place short sections of sticky back velcro under the front of the cabin to accept the front tent hold down velcro (it is advised to lightly sand the hull lip and under side of the car

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