Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Assembly Manual

This assembly manual takes you step-
by-step through the set-up and sailing of
your new Hobie MirageTandem Island,
and will help you understand each part
in detail.
Contents PAGE
Hobie Mirage Island Terminology ................... 3
List of Parts..................................................... 4
Sail Assembly ................................................. 5
Mast Assembly ............................................5-6
Aka and Ama Installation ................................ 7
Mast Installation.............................................. 8
Pivoting Akas .................................................. 9
Furling the Sail ............................................... 9
Reefing the Sail ............................................ 10
Centerboard.................................................. 10
Aka Storage Bag .......................................... 10
Transporting the Tandem Island .........................11
Launching ............................................................11
Sail Power ......................................................11-12
Righting ............................................................... 13
Breakaway Pins .................................................. 13
Trailering/Roof Loading .................................13-14
HOBIE MIRAGE TANDEM ISLAND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Specifications

General

Length	18' 6" / 5.64 m
Capacity	600 lbs / 272 kg
Hull Construction	Rotomolded Polyethylene
Seating Capacity	2
Sail Area	90 sq ft / 8.4 sq m
Weight	240 lbs / 109 kg