Hobie i12s manual About the Design of your Kayak

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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