Hobie 60 manual Hull Bag, Stuck Snap Button

Hull Bag

Remove male buckles from webbing straps. Thread straps under both crossbars. Replace buckle and adjust length.

Trouble Shooting

Snap Button

It is possible for snap buttons to get stuck inside the crossbars. This usually occurs because a tool smaller than 3/8" diameter has been used. When pushing snap button down, always use a tool with at least a 3/8" diameter (or your finger). Do not push button below aluminum surface.

Stuck Snap Button

STEP 1- A swift hit on the cross bar with a screw driver handle will snap the button into position. Place a pocket knife, fingernail file, or a thin blade in the snap button hole and pry button back into alignment. If unsuccessful, continue with step #2.

STEP 2- Pry off end cap of crossbar with a thin, small screwdriver. If snap button is stuck down on the outer side of hole. Find something fairly stiff that will fit inside the tube and push snap button slowly into position. Do not push past hold. Button should snap into place. If not, return to step #1.

STEP 3- If snap button is stuck down innerside of hole, use a wire hanger and bend a hook in the end. Slide into inside of the tube past snap button and pull past hole. Push into place according to step #2.

Hobie Float Cat Operation Guidelines

Written by Larry Tullis, Professional Outdoor Writer

The Hobie Float Cat 60/75 has been designed for your stillwater fishing needs. It’s rigid hulls eliminate the need for pumps, pressure checks, and patch kits. The compact design allows easy transport on cartop, in trucks and in sport-utility vehicles. It can also be quickly disassembled and stowed in our travel bag for storage or airline travel. The tough, molded polyethylene hulls are designed to slide through the water easily (with fins or oars as propulsion) and to keep the angler elevated just above the water. This increases speed, visibility, warmth, casting clearance and fin clearance (weedbeds, shallows etc.). It’s not just a step above float tubes, Hobie has created a new class of water craft for the angler.

These operation guidlines were written by Larry Tullis, angling author, fishing guide and lecturer. His experience has been tapped for the benefit and learning of Hobie Float Cat users. Please follow safety and use recommendations for best performance of your Float Cat 60/75. These techniques can all be learned in one day but will take time to perfect. Have fun.

Stability: Your Float Cat is very stable, but as with all small boats, you must have your weight centered and always be aware of tipping over. Your boat can tip and you should always be prepared with a personal floatation device. We recommend that you take your Float Cat into a swimming pool and learn all about it’s buoyancy, stability and general characteristics. Flip your Float Cat over so you will be aware of exactly how stable it is and what you need to be prepared for.

Transportation: We recommend you carry your Float Cat to the water by reaching your arm between the seat back and bow crossbar and grasping the stern crossbar, lifting the boat up under your arm. Your Float Cat is easily transportable on car roof racks, bike racks, utility vehicles, and also fits disassembled into most midsize vehicle trunks. By unclipping the seat strap and pulling on the seat back, you can completely remove the seat back and apron for easy transportation. When ready to use the boat simply snap the seatback on to the cross bar and reconnect the seat straps.

Entry: To enter the Float Cat, completely detach mesh at velcro and flip ring over backrest so the ring is resting on tips of bow. Make sure zippers on apron bags are closed so you will not lose any valuable gear. Sit down on seat and put your fins on while sitting in the boat, This will make walking in and out of the water safe and easy. Flip ring back over your head, bunching mesh to front of ring. Snap ring support posts onto rear crossbar by pushing straight down. Reattach mesh to velcro. Always enter and launch the Float Cat in knee deep water in a manner that you can easily sit down.

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