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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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Mirage OASIS Owner's Manual Page 12