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Storing Your Hobie Kayak
Hobie has chosen a blend of plastic that has an added
measure of ultraviolet inhibitors to provide superior protec-
tion from ultraviolet light. However, to ensure extra years of
use and bright colors, avoid storing the boat where it will be
exposed to weather or in direct sunlight.
Kayaks should be stored upside down on the cockpit rails, or
suspended in the air. When hanging your kayak, make sure
that the ropes or straps support most of the weight on the
cockpit rails or the side of the boat. A word of caution: hang-
ing by the scupper hole(s) may cause distortion, and hanging
from the handles may place undue strain on them. Storing
the boat bottom-side down may also cause distortion. Kayak
storage systems are available from your dealer. Padeyes are
NOT intended for hanging or for use as tie-downs.
To help prevent theft of your kayak, simply run a cable
through a scupper hole and lock it to something secure.
Mirage Cassette Plug
You Hobie Mirage kayak is shipped with a Mirage Cassette
Plug. The plug is provided as standard equipment in the
Mirage Kayak package and is used to fill the space where the
Mirage fits into the hull. It is inserted when the MirageDrive
is removed to provide added safety and to “fair” the bottom
of the hull when paddling.
To install the cassette plug, simply place the plug in the hole
for the MirageDrive mechanism and lock it down using the
Click and Go cams.
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