Hobie s business of fun had begun.

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1 Hobie Cat T1 Manual

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3 In 1950, Hobie s dream was born in his parents garage when he decided to apply his love of woodworking to the sport of surfing. Dad backed out the Buick... Hobie carved out his very first surfboard... Hobie s business of fun had begun.

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5 hobiecat.com Table of Contents 5 Anatomy...6 Assembly...9 Storage and Transport...31 Maintenance and Care...34 Safety...35 Sailing Basics...37 Warranty...41

6 6 Anatomy Large Components 1. T1 Hulls (2) 2. Trampoline Set 3. Trampoline Lacing Rod 4. Forward Crossbar 5. Rear Crossbar 6. Tiller Extension 7. Tiller Crossbar 8. Bow Spreader 9. Batten Set (7 pieces) 10. Rudders (2) 11. Mast Float 12. Main Sail 13. Jib 14. Mast Items not shown to scale

7 hobiecat.com Anatomy 7 Rig Kit 10. Mainsheet Assembly 1. Bolt Caps (8) 11. Jib Sheet Assembly 2. Crossbar Bolts (8) 12. Downhaul Line 3. Loctite 13. Rear Lacing Lines (2) 4. Bridle Bolts (2) 14. Center Tramp Lacing Line 5. Adjuster Plates (3) 15. Righting Line 6. Clevis Pins and Rings (5) 16. Bridle Wires (2) 7. Large Mast Tang Shackle 17. Shroud Wires (2) 8. Small Forestay Shackles (2) 18. Forestay Wire/Jib Halyard 9. Shackle Safety Wire

8 8 Anatomy T1 Terminology Sail Head Mast Float Bob Battens Tell Tail Main Sail Forestay Jib Reef Points Shrouds Main Sail Clew Bridles Bow Bar Main Sail Tack Mainsheet Tiller Crossbar Tiller Arm Jib Sheet Downhaul Rudders

9 hobiecat.com Assembly Required 9 Hull Assembly 1 Place a few drops of Loctite on the crossbar bolts and attach the crossbars to the hulls. Make sure the bolt caps are underneath the bolts when installing. LOOSELY THREAD EVERY BOLT IN PLACE. DO NOT TIGHTEN UNTIL ALL BOLTS HAVE BEEN STARTED. 2 Place bow spreader on hull and thread in the bridle bolts through the hole at the ends of the bow bar and into the hull. 3 Once you have been able to get the threads started on all of the crossbar bolts and bridle bolts, tighten them all down.

10 10 Assembly Required Trampoline Installation 1 Feed the trampolines into the track on the front crossbar as shown here. 2 Feed the side of the trampoline into the track on the side of each hull.

11 hobiecat.com Assembly Required 11 3 Using the center trampoline lacing line, lace the center of the trampolines together per the diagram below. Start at the front of the trampoline by tying a bowline knot to the grommet and work your way back. Once you lace the line all the way through, go back to the front of the trampoline and pull tension on the line to make sure the trampoline is tight Slide the lacing rod through the back pocket on the trampoline.

12 12 Assembly Required 5 Using a bowline knot, tie the rear tramp lacing lines to the grommets in the rear corner of each trampoline. 6 Route the line underneath the rear crossbar and lace it around the eyelet posts on the back of the bar as shown in the diagram. Make sure to pull tension on the line to pull the trampoline tight. When you lace the line all the way to the center of the trampoline, tie off the end of the line. Follow this procedure for both sides of the rear trampoline

13 hobiecat.com Assembly Required 13 Main/Jib Sheet Installation 1 Route the jib sheet through the cleats on the forward crossbar per the diagram below. Jib sheet Jib Sheet Main Sheet Main sheet 2 Feed the end of the jib sheet line through the snap hook and tie a knot at the end of the line. 3 Attach the mainsheet to the traveler car by passing the clevis pin through the shackle on the mainsheet block, holding it in place with the clevis pin. 4 Route the mainsheet line through the traveler cleat on the rear crossbar, then the traveler car, and through the padeye on the rear of the beam. Tie a knot at the end of the line to hold the line to the crossbar.

14 14 Assembly Required Mainsheet Cleat Angle Adjustment 1 Turn the screws on each side of the cleat counterclockwise 1-2 turns. DO NOT COMPLETELY UNSCREW. 2 Adjust the cleat angle to your preference and tighten the screws to hold in place. Mast Float Assembly 1 Unbolting the hardware attached to the mast head pulley, install the mast float to the mast and fasten the nuts and bolts. Make sure the large rounded end of the mast float faces forward.

15 hobiecat.com Assembly Required 15 Righting Line Installation 1 Feed the end of the righting line through the padeyes mounted on the bottom of the forward crossbar and tie a knot at the end of the line. 2 Store the line in one of the pockets on the trampoline.

16 16 Assembly Required Sail Assembly 1 Insert the battens into the pocket on the sail. Be sure to match the correct batten to the correct pocket length. 2 To tension the batten in 3 the pocket, follow the line lacing diagram here. Before cleating the line in step 6, pull tension on the line to push the batten in the pocket. 5 6

17 hobiecat.com Assembly Required 17 Wire Assembly 1 Connect the two ends of the bridles together with one of the smaller shackles. Place a drop of Loctite on the pin threads and insert the shackle pin through the forestay adjuster. Tighten with pliers. Place the second shackle in one of the holes on the adjustment portion of the forestay adjuster. 2 Using the provided clevis pin and ring, connect the other end of the bridle wires to the bridle bolts. SO THE BRIDLE BOLT CAN PIVOT PROPERLY, MAKE SURE THE BOLD BRIDLE BOLT IS ROTATED AS SHOWN HERE.

18 18 Assembly Required 2 For connecting the mast wires, it is recommended that you install the mast on the mast ball located on the front crossbar. Once you place the mast on the ball install the stepper bolt. 2 Place the thimble of the shroud between the adjuster plate and insert a clevis pin through the plate and thimble. Then fasten with the ring. 3 Using a clevis pin and ring, connect the adjuster plate to the shroud mounting plate. 4 Pull the rubber boot cover down over the top of the shroud attachment assembly.

19 hobiecat.com Assembly Required 19 5 Using the large shackle provided, attach the shroud and forestay wire to the mast tang. MAKE SURE THE FORESTAY/JIB HALYARD ASSEMBLY IS BETWEEN THE SHROUD AND THAT THE WIRES AREN T TWISTING AROUND EACH OTHER. Starboard Shroud Forestay/Jib Halyard Assembly Port Shroud 5 Wrap the shackle safety wire through the hole in the shackle and around the shackle itself.

20 20 Rigging Raising Mast 1 Watch for overhead power lines when handling the sail and mast. NEVER rig, trailer or sail the boat near overhead power lines. Mast contact with power lines could be fatal. Install the mast on the mast ball located on the front crossbar and install the stepper bolt. 2 Lifting from the back of the mast, raise the mast into the upright position. Raising the mast is easiest with two people. Caution : it is absolutely necessary to remove the stepper bold when the mast is completely raised and secured. 3 With someone holding the mast forward, run the forestay wire to the top hole in the bridle adjuster. Hold the wire in place with a clevis pin and retainer ring.

21 hobiecat.com Rigging 21 Raising the Jib 1 Attach the top of the jib to the jib halyard shackle. 2 Attach the tack of the jib to the shackle that is positioned on the forestay adjuster. The position of the shackle along the adjuster will affect the mast rake. For more rake place the shackle near the top of the adjuster. For less rake position it lower on the adjuster.

22 22 Rigging 3 To hoist the jib, pull down on the jib halyard line. 4 Once the jib is fully hoisted, tie off the line on the cleat located on the front of the mast. Tuck the excess line inside one of the trampoline pockets.

23 hobiecat.com Rigging 23 5 Clip the jib sheet to the clew grommet.

24 24 Rigging Raising the Main Sail 1 Hook the halyard through the grommet at the top of the sail. 2 Feed the luff rope on the sail into the track opening on the mast.

25 hobiecat.com Rigging 25 3 Pull on the halyard to hoist the sail all the way up the mast, feeding the sail into the mast track as you pull on the halyard. 4 Once the sail is fully hoisted, pull the halyard so the wire engages the fork at the top of the mast and pull down on the sail to hook the wire.

26 26 Rigging 5 Tie the downhaul line through the middle hole on the mast track cleat. Run the line through the grommet on the tack of the sail and pull down to pull the wrinkles out of the sail and tie off the line around the cleat. 6 Attach the mainsheet hook to one of the grommets on the sail clew. Use the rear grommet for lighter winds and heavier crew weights. The forwardmost hole is used for high wind/gusty conditions and lighter crew weights.

27 hobiecat.com Rigging 27 Reefing the Main The T1 sail is equipped with a reef point for high wind conditions. Follow the instructions below to properly set up a sail reef. These instructions are assume you are going from a fully hoisted sail to a reefed sail. 1 Remove the mainsheet hook and unthread the downhaul from the tack. 2 Pull down on the halyard to remove it from the hook and allow the sail to drop until the second stop on the halyard catches in the hook. 3 Roll up the sail to the grommets that are just below the second batten. Run a line through the grommets and tie it around the sail to hold the sail in the rolled position. 4 Run the downhaul through the reefed tack grommet and pull downhaul tension to remove any wrinkles. 5 Attach the mainsheet to the new clew point.

28 28 Rigging Rudder Installation 1 Slide the rudder over the pintles on the stern. 2 Lock the keeper key over the groove in the top pintle.

29 hobiecat.com Rigging 29 Rudder Operation 1 To lower the rudder, push down on the tiller arm. 2 To raise the rudder, pull up on the tiller arm. 3 If you want to keep the rudder in the up position for transport, install the pin through the rudder and housing. Remove the pin before lowering.

30 30 Rigging Tiller Crossbar/Extension Installation 1 Insert the pins on the tiller crossbar into the end cap on the rudder tillers. MAKE SURE THE CROSSBAR IS ORIENTED SO THAT THE CONNECTOR IN THE MIDDLE IS ANGLED FORWARD WHEN INSTALLED. 2 Install the locking key into the groove on the tiller crossbar pin. 3 Using the clevis pin and ring, attach the tiller extension to the center of the tiller crossbar.

31 hobiecat.com Storage and Transport 31 Store out of Weather Additional Storage Key Points Always open drain plugs and remove all water from boat If you living in freezing conditions, make sure all water is drained from all aluminum assemblies Don t leave tie-down straps tight over a long period of time Storing in non-recommended configurations can result in hull damage and can void your warranty Always allow your sail to dry and store it in the bag to prevent fabric damage If you are storing your sail long term, make sure it is stored in a cool dry place Do not store mast upright in freezing conditions. Water accumulation inside the mast extrusion can freeze and crack the aluminum. Transportation The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer from your dealer. Using proper cradles/rollers that support the hull, the boat can be transported without causing damage. Straps can then be laid across the hulls and tied to the trailer crossbars. Straps should be tight, but not so tight that they distort the shape of the boat. Avoid using ratchet straps to prevent overtightening. BOAT, MAST AND OTHER COMPONENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER WITH ADEQUATE TIE-DOWN STRAPS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY!

32 32 Storage and Transport Loading your Trailer The weight of the boat, equipment and additional gear should never exceed the trailer manufacturer s rated weight capacity. Proper distribution of the load is of vital importance. Too much weight on the hitch will cause tail dragging of the towing vehicle, impairing steering and raising headlights into the eyes of oncoming traffic. Too little or negative weight on the hitch, and the trailer will sway or fishtail. The solution to proper distribution is often adjusting movable gear. A more permanent solution is to shift the axle position before taking your boat to the water for the first time. Towing Vehicle Most vehicles are limited in towing capacity. Towing heavy loads places extra demands on the engine, transmission, brakes and other systems vital to the vehicle. Towing packages are available through most auto dealers and should be considered for heavy boats. Be sure to first consult your vehicle owner s manual to ensure that you comply with all recommendations, precautions and specifications. Towing Extra caution is necessary when towing any trailer. The heavier the rig, the more time required to accelerate, pass, and stop. For this reason, in most states the maximum speed for vehicles with trailers is less than vehicles without a trailer. A long rig requires a larger turning radius. Curbs and obstructions should be given wide clearance. Most boats on trailers obstruct the rear view of the driver. When this happens, an additional rear view mirror on the right side of the towing vehicle is required by law. Be familiar with traffic and highway laws relating to the towing of trailers. Obstacles should be given plenty of room when you are passing them. Tie-down straps or lashings should be of sufficient size and diameter and the boat should be secured to the trailer at all four corners. The carrying handles (if applicable) located at the bow are for carrying only. DO NOT USE THESE HANDLES FOR TOWING OR AS TIE-DOWNS ON A TRAILER. A mast support on a trailer is subject to a lot of side-to-side motion and consequently may fatigue where it is welded to the trailer. All this can be reduced by tying a line from each bow to the mast support. This will stiffen the rig and prolong the life of the trailer.

33 hobiecat.com Storage and Transport 33 Launching and Retrieving Prepare your boat for launching at the top of the ramp or parking facility. Make sure drain plugs are installed. When backing up to the water, avoid submerging wheel bearings whenever possible. Never leave the towing vehicle unattended on the ramp with only the parking brake set. If the vehicle must be left while on the ramp, set the transmission in park or first gear, in addition to setting the parking brake. In retrieving your boat, make sure the boat is properly placed on the trailer. Pull the trailer up steadily to prevent spinning the wheels. Trailer Maintenance Lights: Most state laws require two red taillights on the rear that may be combined with the break and turn signals. Vehicles over 80 inches in width require clearance lights. If lights are dunked, waterproof light fixtures should be used. If water is allowed to enter, the lamp may crack and short out the entire system. Water also promotes contact corrosion. Always carry spare lamps. The wire coupling to the towing vehicle should be high enough to stay dry. Never rely on the trailer hitch for ground connection. Four-pole connectors should be used. The mast should not extend over three feet behind the rear light assembly. Wheels: Tires should ALWAYS be inflated to the manufacturer s recommended pressure. Always carry a spare wheel and a jack that fit the boat trailer. If wheel bearings are always dunked, waterproof bearings and caps should be considered. If water is allowed into the hub, lubricating grease will float away and bearings will burn out or seize, causing damage and a safety hazard. Waterproofed bearings should be inspected prior to each boating season, others more often. Special care should be given when traveling on unimproved roadways with small diameter wheels. If a spare wheel is not available, a spare wheel bearing set should be taken on long trips in case the grease seal is broken. Frame and Rollers Rust should not be allowed to accumulate. Remove rust and repaint with antirust paint. Some trailers offer galvanized coating to prevent rust. Rollers should roll freely and should not have cracks, breaks or flat spots. Lifting The boat can be carried if you have people on all four corners. Use the molded in handles on the hull to lift the boat. DO NOT USE THE BOW SPREADER TO LIFT OR PULL THE BOAT.

34 34 Maintenance and Care Rinsing The most effective maintenance tool on your Hobie Cat is a fresh water rinse after every use. Inspection Check the entire boat before and after every use. Key areas to inspect are the rudder mounts, shroud/bridle mounts, and wire thimble (rust build-up and frayed wires). Rudder Detent Pressure Your rudder assembly comes from the factory pre-adjusted for optimal detent pressure. This detent keeps the rudder in either the up or down position. With a lot of use, the rudder detent pressure may need to be adjusted. To increase the amount of detent, tighten the bolts on the side of the rudder housing. It doesn t take much adjustment to make a big difference. IF THE BOLT IS TOO TIGHT IT WILL BIND RUDDER MOVEMENT.

35 hobiecat.com Safety 35 Checklist Please read through the owner s information package prior to using this product. The user of this product acknowledges both an understanding and assumption of risk involved in water sports. Consult your physician about physical activity. Always Wear an approved personal flotation device Watch for overhead power lines Inspect rigging prior to each use for signs of wear or failure Scout unfamiliar waters prior to launching Be aware of river water levels, tidal changes, wind conditions, obstacles in and above the water and weather changes Always file a float plan: Let someone know where you are going and when you will return Dress appropriately for weather conditions; cold water and/or weather can result in hypothermia; apply sunscreen and other sun protective clothing Always make sure your hatches (if applicable) are clear of debris and are secure Carry a pump and/or bailing device Always carry a paddle Learn right of way rules Never Never rig, trailer or sail the boat near power lines. Contact with a power line could be fatal Never exceed your ability and be aware of your limitations Never use alcohol or mind-altering drugs prior to or while using this product Never open your hatches (if applicable) in unstable water conditions Never leave your boat on a mooring as it will accelerate wear to the boat and rigging

36 36 Safety Shakedown Cruise As with any new product, it is important that you become familiar with the boat and all its features. Before long trips, it is important to determine that the boat is sound. We recommend what we call a shakedown cruise when the boat is new, after shipping or transport and before long trips. This test is typically done in shallow, calm conditions where you can familiarize yourself with or test the boat before taking long trips into open water. Things you should check or practice are: Integrity of rigging (wires, hull and all components) Rudder operation Righting the boat from a capsized state Drain plug locations to make sure they are properly installed Righting the Boat If you tip the boat over, stay with the boat. The boat will not sink and is easy to right. It is not necessary, but it is easier, to right the boat when the bow and the mast are pointed into the wind as in the following diagram. There will be less wind resistance and better control in this position. Be sure the mainsheet is released, then swim around to the bottom of the boat. Skipper and crew should climb up on the hull and stand up. Using the righting line, skipper and crew, pull the righting line that is against the upper hull and hold the line while slowly leaning back away from the trampoline. Lean to approximately 45 degrees for best leverage. As the mast and sail lift out of the water and the upper hull begins to drop back into the water, drop down to your knees, then into the water. Hold onto the righting line near the crossbar or the crossbar itself near the hull that you were standing on. This will prevent the hull from being lifted into the air by momentum, which could cause the boat to capsize once again. Be well aware of the hull and crossbar coming down over your head. Holding the crossbar or righting line will also ensure that you remain with the boat when it is righted. Climb aboard and continue sailing.

37 Sailing Basics hobiecat.com Sailing Basics 37 Sailing Basics This manual will quickly review some sailing and boat handling information. There are many books, videos and classes available to further your sailing knowledge. Balancing the Boat When sailing, sit on the upwind side of the boat (wind on your back) just in front of the tiller, facing the sail. Balance your weight further outboard as the boat begins to tip or heal over with the wind in the sails. Tuck one foot under the hiking strap for balance. Use your hand that is forward to hold and control the mainsheet. Use your hand that is aft to steer. Steering Steer the boat by pushing the tiller away from you to turn toward the wind. Pull the tiller toward you to turn away from the wind. Keep the movement of the tiller to a minimum to prevent over-steering. This will help you keep the boat moving in a straight line as you pay attention to other watercraft and sail adjustments. Sail Power Face the sail in order to pay close attention to the trim or adjustment of the sail. When the front of the sail, just behind the mast, luffs or flutters in the breeze, you lose power. To start moving, pull the sail in just enough to stop the sail from luffing. There are also short ribbons hanging on either side of the sail. Follow the diagram of sail and course adjustments above using the tell tail to get the most performance out of the sail for all angles of sailing. The tell tails react to air flowing over the sail and will help you see that the sail is pulled in too tightly or too loosely. If you pull the sail too tightly you will stall the sail power. Ease the sail out until it luffs, then pull it in just a little until it stops luffing. You will adjust the trim whenever the wind changes direction or you change course.

38 38 Sailing Basics Refer to the sail trim diagram below for approximate sail settings for the different points of sail or directions you will be sailing. Note the can t sail zone. You cannot sail in this direction because the sail will luff constantly when pointed into the wind. If you get stuck in irons (or stop pointed into the wind) you will need to reverse the rudder and push the sail forward to back-wind it. The jib should be back-winded by the crew to assist. This will back the boat up. Reverse the rudders and let the sail out until the boat is positioned more across the wind (close reach). Then you can correctly trim the sail and start moving forward. Close Hauled Launching When launching from a beach where the wind is blowing from the beach towards the water, you simply keep the boat pointed into the wind. Drift backward with the rudders in the up position and your weight toward the front of the boat. Stay forward as the boat drifts into deeper water. You can hold the sail out to catch wind backward to increase reverse speed. Then move to the rear and lower the rudders. It will be easiest to lower only one rudder while moving backward. Then lower the other when the boat begins to move forward again. Be aware of the intended direction you wish to sail when lowering the rudder and steer the boat as the rudder drops into the water. There will be a lot of force on the rudder to turn one way or the other when going backward. Plan ahead and steer the rudders so they will be pointing in that direction before dropping them into the water. Steer the boat while going backward so the bow turns away from the wind and toward the direction you wish to sail. As the sail begins to fill with wind, the boat will slow then begin to move forward. Trim in the sail and off you go.

39 hobiecat.com Sailing Basics 39 Turning To tack or turn the boat into and across the wind to the opposite direction (also known as coming about ), follow the points of sail guide illustration and take the boat to the close hauled point of sail. This is when you are nearly 35 degrees from sailing straight into the wind. With the boat moving forward and not stalling, push the tiller away from you slowly. When the boat is pointing straight into the wind the boat will become level. Ease the mainsheet trim out just a little. At this time move your body to the other side of the boat, switch hands with tiller and mainsheet and begin to bring the rudder back to straight. The crew should move across the trampoline at the same time. The crew is responsible for easing the jib sheet just after the main sail is released and sheeting the jib onto the new course before the mainsheet is trimmed. This action by the crew will prevent the boat from stalling head to wind. As the boat comes across the wind and falls off onto the opposite, close hauled point of sail, bring the tiller all the way back to the straight position and pull the main sail back in for the proper sail trim. If you stall pointing into the wind and you cannot steer the boat, refer back to the sail power description concerning getting stuck in irons. When sailing downwind, the turn from one point of sail across to the other is called a jibe. The jibe is completed by turning away from the wind (falling off) to the opposite point of sail rather than into the wind as when tacking. Care must be taken when attempting a jibe as the boat will be at full power and you cannot easily de-power it without turning back into the wind. Also, be aware that the boat will be less stable in this maneuver as the sail will now have to swing clear across from fully out one side of the boat to fully out the other. To start a jibe, turn the boat away from the wind and let the sail out slowly. Keep the turn going at a steady rate and begin pulling the sail back in as the boat nears the straight downwind direction. This will help prevent the sail from slamming all the way across when the sail fills from the opposite side. Duck below the sail to avoid getting hit as the wind fills the sail from the opposite side and swings across the boat. Attempt to control the speed of the sail while it crosses the deck by maintaining some tension on the mainsheet. Then ease the mainsheet out quickly as the boat turns past the downwind direction onto the new point of sail. Trim the sail correctly for the desired point of sail.

40 40 Sailing Basics Docking Docking your sailboat properly will prevent damage. Always dock and rig on the leeward side of a dock (the side the wind reaches last). Come in slowly and always be aware of the wind direction so you can properly de-power the boat when needed. The stronger the wind the more difficult the docking will be. Until you feel confident, you may want to practice with a friend who will remain on the dock and help slow you down if necessary. Beach Landings Landing on a flat sandy beach is simple. The idea is to reach the beach in the point of sail nearest straight into the wind as possible. This will assure that you can properly de-power the sail once beached. Approaching a beach when the wind is blowing from the beach out toward the water will require some planning so that you maintain power. Turn into shore just before the hulls or rudders touch bottom. Plan so the final tack toward the location you choose to land is the tack that is nearest straight into the wind. Get a little closer to the beach than you need on the previous tack to account for wind shifts in direction and speed. This will give you a little room for error and will allow you to point a little further away from the wind after the tack to gain speed before heading up into the beach to de-power at the last moment. When approaching a beach when the wind is blowing onshore, sail in toward the beach from either side of the landing spot. Sail in just short of touching the bottom with the rudders. Allow some distance to turn the boat out toward the water and into the wind just out from the landing spot. Turn sharply to head into the wind and stall the boat. Raise the rudders and drift back onto the beach. Always keep the boat pointed into the wind while beached and keep the sail trimmed out and un-cleated.

41 hobiecat.com Warranty 41 It is very important that you complete and send us your Warranty Registration Card as soon as possible. This information enables Hobie Cat Company to contact you should there be important product information that needs to be shared with you in a timely manner. Please complete the Warranty Registration Card in your Owner s Packet, or take advantage of our hassle-free online option at: or Scan this QR code with your smartphone If you have a problem or question with your Hobie product, please see your Authorized Hobie Dealer. They will be able to assess the problem, assist with a repair and file a warranty claim with Hobie Cat Company if needed. All warranty claims must go through your Authorized Hobie Dealer. The Warranty Registration Card and Warranty Policies are included with each model in the Owner s Packet. Type in the address below to visit our Dealer Finder webpage. Enjoy the Ride!

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