Hobie iTrek User Manual

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Safety
Shakedown Cruise
As with any new product, it is important that you become familiar with
the boat and all its features. It is also important to determine that the
boat is sound before long trips. We recommend that you do what we call
a “shakedown cruise” when the boat is new, after shipping or transport,
before long trips. This test is typically done in shallow, calm conditions
where you can familiarize yourself with or test the boat before taking
any long trips into open water. Things you should check or practice are:
• MirageDrive installation, adjustment and removal
• Rudder operation
• Inating and Deating the kayak
• Getting in and out of the boat from a capsized state
Mirage Inatable Cassette Plug
Your Hobie is shipped with a Mirage Cassette Plug. The
plug is provided as standard equipment in the Mirage Kayak
package. Insert the plug into the Mirage well when the
MirageDrive is removed to provide added safety and to
“fair” the bottom of the hull when paddling.
Getting into your Boat
If you fall out of your boat, stay with the boat. You should be properly
wearing a life jacket/PFD which will keep you aoat. If the boat is
upside-down, it will need to be turned over. To do this, reach across the
bottom of the boat and grab the Hobie MirageDrive and pull the boat
upright. Position yourself so your head is near the cockpit area of the
boat and you are facing the boat. You will want to be between the seat
and the footwell areas of the boat. Reach across the boat to the far edge
with one hand. Place the other hand on the near-side rail, then kick
with your feet, pulling yourself up and onto the boat. Roll over onto your
backside toward the seat, which should place your backside in the seat.
Sit up, swing your feet into the footwells and you’re ready to go.

Hobie iTrek Specifications

General

Type	Inflatable Kayak
Width	36 inches
Material	PVC
Hull Material	PVC
Seat Type	Inflatable
Storage	Bow storage