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Hobie 3.5 Specifications

General

Brand	Hobie
Model	3.5
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

Hobie 3.5 Assembly

Rig Kit

Before and After Sailing

Sail Downhaul

Adjusts the tension of the sail's luff to control draft position for optimal speed.

Sail Outhaul

Adjusts sail fullness for downwind or windward sailing conditions.

Raising and Lowering Rudders

Procedure for safely operating the unique rudder kick-up assembly.

Adjusting Rudder Kick-Up Release

Attaching the Righting Line

Righting a Capsized Hobie Cat

Other Righting Hints

Additional advice for balancing the boat and preventing mast issues.

Righting Summary

Concise checklist of essential actions for righting a capsized boat.

Basic Sailing

Balancing the Boat

Guidance on proper body positioning for balance and stability on the boat.

Power from the Sail

Techniques for trimming the sail to gain maximum power and speed.

Watch Your Sail

Understanding sail luffing and 'dead areas' for optimal sailing.

Heading Up

How to steer the boat towards the wind for obstacle avoidance.

Falling Off

How to steer the boat away from the wind.

Coming About

Step-by-step instructions for turning the boat through the wind.

Safety

Essential safety precautions for all sailing activities.

Hobie Class Association

Why Join a Hobie Cat Fleet

Other Hobie Products