Hobie Mirage Rudder User Manual

Steering and Control Line
Replacement Kit Instructions for
Mirage or Tandem Mirage
Kit Contents.
2 steering control lines and tube assemblies, (labeled)
1 up control line and tube assembly, (shortest, without swedged loop)
1 down control line and tube assembly. (Has loops swedged on both ends)
Two 3/16 inch shock cord loops for up/down line to arm.
Four Zip ties
Two linking loops
Tools Required
1/8
th
inch Allen wrench
Screw drivers
Knife or side cutters
This kit is intended…
to replace the rudder control lines when the original lines wear out. The following will help guide you
through the removal and installation of the new system.
1. Disconnect the old lines from rudder area. (total of 4) Reach inside the 5 inch inspection port to remove the
lines from the control cranks, and remove all 4 lines from the cranks. Note, while it is possible to do all this
work with only your left hand, leaving the handles on is hard, you may want to temporally remove the
handles to take the cranks out to change the lines. Cut the loops off. Note where the washers and spring go
to reassemble. This is the preferred method if the handles will come off easily; (sometimes corrosion will
make fittings difficult to separate.)
2. The control line tubes must be removed also. Use a straight blade screwdriver to pry the rivet out the back
end of the boat. These are just a press fit of the plastic parts. No glue was used to seal. Once you can get a
hand on the tube, pull it out the rest of the way.
Steering System Installation
3. The two 7/32” holes at the back and most outboard from the centerline are for the steering lines. Insert the
steering line assembly into each hole, looped end first. Press the black plastic cap that is part of the tube
assembly completely into the hole. If the cap is a little tight, a couple light taps with a hammer can get it in
completely (note: it should be a tight fit). If metal rivets were used at the stern of the boat instead of the
plastic part, the holes may need to be opened up a bit to accommodate the plastic part.
4. Feed the steering lines through the eyestrap (line separator) on the inside of the hull, about 16” back from the
steering crank. See picture 1
Picture 1
Revised 2005 1 80018

Hobie Mirage Rudder Specifications

General

Brand	Hobie
Model	Mirage Rudder
Category	Boating Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Remove Old Control Lines and Tubes

Disconnect Old Lines from Rudder Area

Disconnect the old lines from the rudder area, removing them from control cranks.

Remove Control Line Tubes

Pry out plastic rivets to remove control line tubes from the back end of the boat.

Install Steering System

Install Steering Lines into Hull

Insert steering line assemblies into the stern holes, ensuring caps are fully seated.

Connect Steering Handle and Crank

Connect steering lines to the crank posts and insert the crankshaft and handle.

Install Rudder Up/Down System

Install Up/Down Control Lines

Insert the shortest (up) and longest (down) control lines through centerline holes.

Connect Up/Down Lines to Crank

Connect up/down line loops to the control crank using shock cord loops and zip ties.

Connect Outside Lines and Final Adjustments

Connect Down Line to Rudder Mount

Lay the down line over the rudder mount and secure it to the transom with a screw.

Connect Steering Lines to Rudder Horn

Feed steering lines through rudder horn holes, around screws, and tighten for initial tension.

Secure Up Control Line

Tie the up control line to the steel pin using a secure knot for wear resistance.

Tension Up/Down Control Lines

Adjust zip ties for up/down lines to hold rudder in down and uphauled positions.