Hitachi RAC-S10CAK Air Conditioner User Manual
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1. HOBIE CAT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Parts Layout kaysa li gia eden alia ka was 2 A aku mh tela ble bau a Qua Ea esse etal 2 Kn ts to s 2 t etree bie ete beak EG aatekaaslased BAS 2 Framing the Hull g 1 t katade shoe tack ences WA gah Rog eh yaqa awa Qan Sila es gle bu a eau ve 4 Trampoline si ema S aind keeld u baa tetra piqtu Bie Y wear MACE Mie FOS alaviidid tee oleate wei doen yu es 5 Rudder amp Tiller System S SS SES eR REV 7 Mast amp RIGG 4 nl beta dea aio A ore etd iw PE ete IS DNV NS lalla Saya l au winters 8 stepping the Mast 3 l site aden eee altera oe us Oa wins Gis Sica eds Wiad oe Bee Meee Os 10 Trapeze Wires 43 42 Boeke ek ah oe sead Si as hk A alee Bo Secs mide te Cu Sone ade Gun wale a S Can Qh kaw s 13 Maina seis seats a ayy tate Son a vis ped u bea Yr SS ta ja taani S usa 14 Mainsheet System 60nvvvuunrennaeeereeeaeeaereeeereeeerea w eens 16 JID Sails aq eie eaae nie e niaaa ale Suse h kal eee Phu eee Samy Seely a one peo Sabana h ranean S 5 18 FRIQNTIAG naine un asua tao ego Vt nnd fe kt dd ele nias uyata s saree aunt ste Gate Bade 20 Trapeze Use seller i ens kits SEU W D qua ea ate etal A tee Aan was Nuna aaa Site shee 22 FRECTING guayas ia yas daa u medals Q A ATS 24 DARCY 5057 eel ad uy Hate A SAG Puig wand aden eee ys hd bien 302 tal ayia dha esate heed BES Ew 26 Parts ist 25 us2. run the lace lines l through the grommet on the shoulder strap and tie i a the lines together in a figure 8 knot FIGURE 62 Lean back holding onto the plastic trapeze handle for balance and ease yourself out by pushing away with your legs Make sure that your weight is supported by the trap seat rather than by your hanging on the handle Otherwise the hook could become dis engaged DO NOT hook up and fall backwards out over the side This could cause overstressing and failure of the trapeze line 22 ZU FIGURE 63 Maintain control of the tiller and sheets as you extend out into the trapeze position Keep your feet about shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent FIGURE 64 Trapeze system in use Double Trapeze rig and Deluxe Trapeze Seats are extra cost accessor ies While using the trapeze watch the opposite hull Adjust for proper trim by shifting weight fore and aft do not allow the leeward bow to submerge or the boat may decelerate or stop abruptly causing the occupants to be thrown forward still attached to the trapeze wire 23 SAFETY IMPORTANT READ BEFORE SAILING While sailing is generally a safe sport carelessness or lack of knowledge can be dangerous A little common sense and attention to a few precautions go a long way toward protecting your safety in any thing you do including sailing 1 LIFEVESTS In the first place don t sail without a Co
3. FIGURE 55 FIGURE 56 Looking again at the photos the combination of a helping wind vigorous body english and several seconds of patience will get your boat right side up As it returns to upright hold a hand up to prevent the hull from striking you when it comes down into the water Also it is IMPORTANT that you hang on to the righting line Having success fully righted your boat will do no good if you allow it to sail away without you FIGURE 57 Helpful hint Try to get the mast pointed into the wind so it will help you right the boat This can be accomplished by shifting your weight to one end or the other and allowing the wind to weathervane the boat around A mast head that is stuck in a muddy bottom can be freed in like fashion FIGURE 58 FIGURE 59 21 TRAPEZE USE The Hobie 16 is equipped with a trapeze system for maximum speed and fun You should become familiar with it prior to its use FIGURE 61 Adjust the trapeze line by moving the rope lock up or down to compensate for your height and the desired hiking out angle The adjustment should not be such that the user is easily dragged through the water when sailing through waves chop etc Sit on the sidebar as shown and connect the lower end of the dogbone to your trapeze seat hook FIGURE 60 The trapeze seat components are assembled as shown the hook always pointing downward After the trap seat has been put on
4. an inexpensive mooring for your favor ite cat SELECTING THE PROPER TRAILER Two important needs should be considered in deter mining the proper trailer for your boat the boat s need and your needs First the trailer should fit your boat allowing equal distribution of the hull weight Secondly a trailer for a boat that is always hoisted does not need to be as elaborate as one that is used for water launching In this respect shallow shore slopes or unimproved launch sites may call for a tilting breakaway or an extending tongue trailer A trailer that meets your boating needs make launching and retrieving enjoyable and safe HITCHING YOUR TRAILER Trailer hitches come in a variety of shapes and sizes Most boat trailers connect to a ball hitch that is bolted or welded to the towing vehicle Clamp on bumper hitches are not recommended for heavy loads or continued towing Special heavy duty equalizing hitches are a necessity for trailer tongue weights the weight a loaded trailer places on the hitch of the towing vehicle of 250 pounds or greater The trailer hitch itself should match the size of the ball hitch NEVER use a ball hitch that is too small Solid steel ball hitches are preferable The coupling hitch on the trailer should have a lock or provisions to prevent loosening due to vibration Lubricate the hitch for longer wear and quiet turns The trailer should be equipped with at least one preferab
5. as thoroughly as possible after using Try not to store wet in sailbag for any longer periods of time than necessary When either dyed Nylon or dyed Dacron sail fabrics are stored wet the color will bleed or transfer from the colored to the white or even from a darker shade to a lighter shade The wetter and more compressed the fabric the greater the bleeding such as stuffed in a sailbag HOWE amp BAINBRIDGE INC
6. 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 grease seal has been broken FRAME AND ROLLERS Rust should not be allowed to accumulate Remove rust and repaint with anti rust paint Some trailers offer galvanized coating to prevent rust Rollers should roll freely and should not have checks breaks or flat spots 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 31 32 HOWE amp BAINBRIDGE INC SYNTHETIC FABRICS 220 COMMERCIAL STREET BAINBRIDGE STABILIZED SAILCLOTMS COTTON FABRICS BAINBRIDGE DACRON SAILCLOTHS MOUNTAINEERING BACKPACKING Fasnics BOSTON MASS 02109 U S A BAINBRIDGE NYLON SAILCLOTHS SPECIALTY OUTERWEAR FABRICS FEATHERWEIGHT TENT FABRICS Cotton Duck PARACHUTES amp BALLOON FABRICS FILTER FABRICS TEL 617 723 9000 CABLE HOWEBAIN ACRYLIC FABRICS VINYL amp NEOPRENE COATED FABRICS GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION FABRICS SPECIAL EGYPTIAN FABRICS DESIGNERS OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES INDUSTRIAL SHEETING SAILMAKERS HAROwARE TELEX 94 0597 x WET BLEEDING OF SAILCLOTHS To prevent color transfer on your sails dry them
7. pin 64 Rudder assy right 32 Jib block cam jaws pair 65 Rudder assy left 33 Bow tang 37 Toggle 34 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 RHMS 38 Anchor pin 34a Nut 5 16 s s 39 Anchor bar 35 Hull starboard special order 36 Stay adjuster 5 7 HOBIE CAT 14 8 16 RUDDER ASSEMBLY INDEX INDEX NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Tiller arm bent 16 Rudder blade A B S 2 S S pin 3 8 x 2 for upper rudder casting 16a Lexan blade 3 Plastic cam 17 Derin screw 4 12 24 x 1 R H M S 18 S S spring 5 Upper gudgeon 19 Plunger 6 S S pin 1 4 x 1 20 Lower rudder housing complete EF Lower gudgeon 21 Nylon nut 5 16 8 Drain plug assy 22 Lower rudder casting bare 9 Screw 8 x 1 flathead s m s 23 Top rudder casting right 10 Gasket bagged 4 ea 24 Top rudder arm right 11 S S bolt 5 16 x 2 1 4 25 Top rudder casting left 12 Replacement plug 26 Top rudder arm left clear anodized 13 Cotter pin 27 Tiller end cap 14 Rudder pin 14 bagged nylon 28 Tiller connecting assy pair bagged 15 Rudder pin 16 bagged aluminum 29 Replacement kit for tiller connecting assy pair bagged Interchangeable parts 29 AN IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE Any metal part when exposed to salt water salt spray or even salt air no matter how well protected can subsequently oxidize and become weakened In designing and building the Hobie Cat we have taken every care to slow down and ther
8. placed on the trailer Pull trailer up steadily to prevent spinning the wheels MAINTENANCE Lights Most state laws require two red taillights on the rear that may be combined with the stop and turn Signals Vehicles over 80 inches in width require Clearance lights If lights are dunked waterproof light fixtures should be used If water i8 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 Hobie mast should not extend over three feet behind the rear light assembly The ideal mounting is with the rudders up and the lights mounted to the tiller castings if allowed in your area On a van rack combination the rear end of the mast should show a red light and flag the front of the mast cannot extend over three feet forward of front bumper Wheels Tires should ALWAYS be inflated to manu facturer 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
9. the trampoline frame If leakage continues check the through hull fittings screws and apply silicone rubber sealant if necessary 4 WEAR AND TEAR Check your shroud anchor pins rudder pins tiller arm connections and tiller extension swivel They will become worn with continued use A little preven tive maintenance can prevent a failure on the water 24 5 PRE SAILING CHECK OUT When you re stepping the mast tighten your shackles with pliers These can t vibrate loose if they re cinched down tightly If one of these comes loose while sailing you risk damaging the boat or even being hit by a falling mast 6 ELECTRICAL DANGER Watch for low overhead electrical wires whenever you are Sailing or trailering with the mast up The mast sticks up there a long way and shock or death could result if it should come in contact with overhead wires So look up when moving the boat around and give any wires a wide berth The Hobie Cat will give you so many hours of trouble free sailing that the tendency is to forget to look at any of the hardware until something wears out completely Make it a habit to check the boat out each time before you sail HOBIE CLASS ASSOCIATION The Hobie Class Association was started by a group of Hobie owners who got together back in 1968 to organize some racing and other activities Hobie was the mainstay of the group promoting the acti vities himself At that time it wasn t really a class asso
10. 18 FIGURE 49 Attach the jib tack to the shackle on the forestay adjuster Thread the jib halyard around the cheek block at the base of the mast through the jib downhaul block and around the cleat as shown Raise the jib the re maining distance then tension the line until there is about 4 to 6 of slack in the forestay Secure the line to the cleat and stow the excess FIGURE 51 Shackle the jib clew blocks to the center hole of the jib clew plates CAUTION In windy conditions do not allow the jib to flap at this step The clew plate and attached blocks could cause an injury FIGURE 53 Lead the free end of the jib sheet to the opposite jib sheet block Route it identically to the first side but in reverse order The cam cleats operate the same as those in the mainsheet system FIGURE 52 Tie one end of the jib sheet around the clevis pin in Re check all shackles and clevis pin lock rings Please one of the jib sheet blocks Lead it to the clew block take this opportunity toread the safety section before and back through the cam cleat as shown sailing 89015 40024 FIGURE 54 Your Hobie 16 is ready to sail 19 Photo Christopher Cunningham RIGHTING Since it is predictable that you will eventually capsize your Hobie Cat and because it can be assured that you will not
11. RIG KIT 17 Parts Card 1 18 Parts Card 2 20 Mainsheet System WIRE SET 23 Bridles 24 Shrouds Forestay amp Jib Halyard Assembly 25 Trapeze Wire Shock Cord 26 Trapeze Wires FRAMING THE HULLS Tools needed Rubber mallet adjustable crescent wrench screwdriver and pliers FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 Assemble the frame components as shown in the With an assistant position the hulls as shown using photo The flared portion of the sidebar track must be the packing carton end caps for assembly stands forward and facing inward Make sure that the flatter sides of the hulls face out ward Carefully place the frame on the pylons align ing it so that each corner casting in turn can be started onto its pylon Do not drive the castings down until all have been equally started FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Beginning at the left front drive each corner casting Once all the castings are properly positioned install down onto the pylon until the bolt holes line up the pylon bolts and nuts with the nuts inboard Tighten NOTE Strike the casting directly over the pylon only securely but do not over torque Binding or damage could otherwise result Use a soft mallet only TRAMPOLINE FIGURE 8 Insert trampoline half into the flared sidebar track so that the grommets are running down the center and across the back The hiking straps should be on top Position the forward edge even with the forward crossbar Instal
12. ast Guard approved life vest or jacket for each person on board A Type 1 PFD is an approved device designed to turn an unconscious person in the water from a face downward position to a vertical or slightly backward position and to have more than 20 pounds of buoyancy recommended for off shore cruising and acceptable for all size boats If you re sailing in any kind of a heavy sea or strong winds you should have your life jacket or vest on Accidents do happen occasionally even to the best of swimmers and when they do they usually happen quickly Also remember to have an adeguate paddie and righting line on board at all times along with one type 4 throwable flotation device 2 OFF SHORE SAILING Don t sail far out to sea Weather conditions can change rapidly and even if you re an experienced sailor old Mother Nature can sometimes get the best of you You should never sail alone where you can t find shelter within a fairly close range or at least summon assistance 3 EQUIPMENT Know your equipment The is built of quality materials and requires little maintenance but for safety s sake you should inspect it occa sionally Check the seals in your mast by pushing it underwater and watching for air bubbles If it is leaking have it resealed A mast full of water makes righting a capsized boat awfully difficult If you find the hulls are taking on an appreciable amount of water check the foam plugs in the pylons by re moving
13. ciation but simply a group of owners wanting to have fun with their new toys Hobie would write brief news letters from the factory announcing regattas as they developed across the country He published a set of class rules rigidly restricting changes and modifications which can be made to the boat As the class started to grow people were hired to help administer the program At that point the association became a little more formal the groundwork for the establishment of fleets was developed and the Hobie Cat Hotline was initiated as a class newsletter The Class Association was originally organized around one basic consideration to extend each Hobie owner s enjoyment through organized family oriented activities Innovations were made in racing procedures and the regatta structures A policy of including the whole family in the activities developed to assure everyone would have fun at a Hobie regatta The Association continually strives to develop better programs so owners may further enjoy their Hobies 9 HOBIE CAT I6 vised 9 8 78 Re COPYRIGHT 1978 COAST CATAMARAN 25 HOBIE CAT 14716 ASSEMBLY Revised 9 8 78 COPYRIGHT 1978 COAST CATAMARAN 27 HOBIE CAT 16 INDEX INDEX NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Mast head assembly 40 Shock cord 2 S S sheave pin 41 Trampoline right half white 3 Nylon sheave 42 Bolt 1 2 4 Main halyard wire w shackle 42a Nylon nut 1 2 5 Main halya
14. efore minimize the adverse effects of corrosion The aluminum extrusions used on the boat are all anodized and our casting are coated with either coricone or acrylic both protective coatings Nonetheless no matter how thoroughly the metal is protected corrosion can take place in time Consequently the following maintenance and inspection procedures are recommended 1 If at all possible you should wash down your boat with fresh water after using it in salt water to remove any salt which greatly accelerates corrosion when left to stand on any metal part 2 Periodically inspect your boat s metal parts for chafing scratching notching or other signs of damage to the surface finish Damage to the surface finish may remove the protective coating anodizing coricone or acrylic thereby giving corrosive elements access to the bare metal 3 In particular any time your boat is subject to unusual stress such as tipping over in the surf or hitting something at a high speed you should thoroughly inspect it for signs of stress as this can accelerate corrosion MOORING Mooring a Hobie is not recommended as it will cause deterioration and discoloration of the hull If however it has to be moored for a short time the main things to remember are to make sure everything is Snug and secure and that the hulls are protected as much as possible against gelcoat deterioration A good anti fouling paint can be applied for some protection
15. from marine growth before mooring Be fore painting it is suggested that the area be masked off to ensure a clean line No friction reducing paints or agents may be employed on a Hobie Cat during competition Obviously the first thing to do is tie the boat securely to the mooring Then furl the sail and secure all gear so it can t chafe when swells and boat wakes rock and thrash the boat Last but very important be sure all shrouds are tight so the mast can t flop and fatigue the wires in the shrouds Many an unsuspect ing boat owner has moored his boat for a few days only to return to find his mast laying in the water The easiest way to tighten the shrouds is to run a 30 line around a shroud under the boom and around the other shroud Tightening this line will tighten the shrouds and minimize fatigue and wear Another method is to install a shroud tension adjuster a single line tied to the bridle intersection and run through a cleat near the mast on the front cross bar Tightening the shroud adjuster will tighten the shrouds TOWING TIPS FOR THE HOBIE CAT TRAILER SAILOR DANGER Extreme caution must be observed when launching and sailing near overhead wires A mast near a wire could be fatal For a large percentage of Hobie Cat boating enthu siasts the boat trailer is an indispensable part of the A boating picture This vehicle makes it possible to enjoy new sailing scenes each weekend and most of all provide
16. gooseneck shackle as shown FIGURE 35 l FIGURE 36 Tie the outhaul to the mainsail clew with a bowline Insert each batten into its respective pocket making knot Lead it around the boom cap through the block sure it seats all the way into the batten pocket end hangers and through the outhaul jam cleat Tie a protectors figure eight knot in the end of the line 14 DIAGRAM TYING DETAIL CLEAT OFF AT MOUTH OF LEACH TIP BATTEN POCKET START HERE WITH A BOWL INE KNOT FIGURE 37 Photo illustrates recommended way to thread the batten ties Batten tension can be varied to suit per sonal preference or sailing conditions Point the boat directly into the wind Attach the halyard shackle to the head of the sail and feed the luff leading edge into the opening in the mast track Continue pulling the halyard and feeding the sail into the track until it reaches the top FIGURE 38 lt When the sail is all the way up pull the halyard forward sufficient for the stop sleeve to clear the halyard hook Once the sleeve is past the hook position the halyard so that the sleeve will engage the hook when you release tension That done route the halyard from the front to the starboard side and around behind the starboard shroud and trapeze wires Secure it to the mast cleat and stow the excess line see Figure 41 FIGURE 40 15 MAINSHEET SYSTEM FIGURE 42 Attac
17. h the ratchet block to the traveler car FIGURE 41 Insert the gooseneck into the mast track Tie the downhaul line onto the ring and lead it through the cleat and ring as shown to provide multi purchase leverage Apply desired downhaul tension and cleat the line Notes a Do not re insert the sail into the mast track below the track opening b On a new boat it is sometimes easier to adjust downhaul with the mainsheet system installed and sheeted in Keep an eye on the wind u AAA FIGURE 43 Shackle the boom blocks to the block hanger on the boom ae FIGURE 44 Install mainsheet line as shown 16 FIGURE 45 Run the free end of the mainsheet through the cam cleat the traveler car and the dead eye behind the cam cleat Tie a figure eight knot to secure the line FIGURE 46 Mainsheet tension is held by pulling the mainsheet at an upward angle which sets the line between the cam jaws FIGURE 47 A quick downward snap on the line will free it from the cam cleat releasing tension The traveler control works identically but in the opposite direction Before sailing practice this until you are proficient 17 JIB SAIL FIGURE 48 Install the jib battens refer to Figure 36 amp 37 Attach the jib halyard to the head of the jib and secure the plastic hank to the forestay by twisting it 90 degrees onto the wire Raise the jib about 3 4 of the way and temporarily cleat the line FIGURE 50
18. have this manual for reference at the time it will float away please familiarize yourself thoroughly with what follows Always carry a 15 to 20 foot long righting line aboard your Hobie 16 One half inch diameter poly rope is recom mended and should be available from your Hobie dealer The mainsheet can be used to right the boat in a pinch but this adds unnecessary complication to the procedure as the sheet must first be removed from the mainsheet block system Stow the line aboard in such a manner as to allow immediate access whether the boat is on its side or completely inverted turtled One popular method is to tie each end around the forward pylons then wrap the excess loop around the dolphin striker It takes two people to right the Hobie 16 First hang onto the boat as it cap sizes It doesn t normally turn over very fast so holding on shouldn t be difficult Avoid jumping or falling into the sail Second uncleat the jibsheet the mainsheet and the mainsheet traveler so you won t be attempting to lift a sail full of water Next tie the righting line around the shroud adjuster at its anchor point chainplate on the upper hull If the boat is turtled this will be the wind ward hull Route the line over that hull and down or over to the opposite one Refer to the photos Stand in the center of the lower or leeward hull and hold onto the righting line leaning back about 45 degrees or so 20
19. kantsel bg aal n e a aaah hw ee bee Dee oo SARA Sa s Gee ele 27 Maintenance Mooring Trailering _ r 30 IMPORTANT NOTICE This manual is devoted to increasing your safety and enjoyment of your Hobie Cat We ask that you read it all thoroughly and TRY OUR WAY FIRST Please pay particular attention to the Safety section and the Maintenance Mooring and Trailering sections It would also be a good practice to review these on a periodic basis DANGER Watch for overhead wires whenever you are sailing launching or trailering with the mast up The mast sticks up there a long way and shock or death could result if it comes in contact with overhead wires So look up when moving the boat around or even stepping the mast and give any wires a wide berth Patent Numbers 24606 3575124 3921561 3929086 352753 891922 905789 3678876 Copyright December 1980 Coast Catamaran Corp Photography by J Halcrow 1 PARTSLAYOUT KNOTS TO USE FIGURE 8 KNOT AAA ae FIGURE 1 BOWLINE KNOT MAJOR COMPONENTS 11 12 13 14 15 a N OG SOUND Port Hull Starboard Hull Rudder Assemblies Aft Crossbar Forward Crossbar Boom Sidebars Tiller Extension and Crossbar Assembly Battens Main amp Jib Rig Kit Sail Bag Mainsail Jib Trampoline Mast not shown ARE A PAMPA U Q s a 17 19111999 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
20. l the aft lacing strip by feeding the larger bead into the track in the aft crossbar Make sure it is centered FIGURE 10 FIGURE 9 Insert the forward edge of the trampoline into the front crossbar track adjacent to the corner casting and slide it all the way to the center Repeat steps 8 and 9 for the opposite side FIGURE 11 Tie each aft lacing line to the aft corner casting as shown I FIGURE 12 Tie the center lacing line to the forward grommet on the port left trampoline half Lace the line back and forth taking up slack as you go Temporarily tie off the line at the aft end then remove slack again by working it out front to back Lace the two aft lines simultaneously in the same manner att FIGURE 13 Once the trampoline is laced as tightly as possible re tie all the lines as in Figure 13 Use up any excess line by tying several hitches as shown As the boat is used it will be necessary to periodically retighten the lines 6 A rp y Rae PPP Re P Pare RUDDER amp TILLER SYSTEM FIGURE 14 Install the left rudder assembly onto the transom of the left hull The nylon nuts will be facing inboard With the tiller arm held out of the way slip the rudder pin cotter key up down through the casting and gudgeons Once in place install the other cotter key into the rudder pin below the casting see Fig 15 Repeat with right rudder Or 0 A aoe FIGURE 16 The illustra
21. ly two safety chains The chain must have a breaking strength of at least the gross weight of the trailer solid link chain is best Safety chains should be connected to the frame of the towing vehicle whenever the trailer is in use CAUTION Boat and mast should be securely attached to trailer with adequate tie down straps Failure to do so could cause extensive damage or serious injury LOADING YOUR TRAILER The weight of the boat equipment and additional gear should never exceed the 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 solu tion to proper distribution is often adjusting movable gear 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 the maximum speed for vehicles with trailers is less than without a trailer in most states A long rig requires a larger turning radius Curbs and obstruc tions 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 The trailer boatman should be familia
22. r with traffic and highway laws relating to the towing of trailers Towing a Hobie has particular hazards that should be mentioned A Hobie is very wide Obstacles should be given plenty of room when you are passing them For long distance towing to prevent excessive drag or in areas exposed to strong or gusty winds the trampoline should be unlaced and rolled around the side rails to prevent the boat and trailer from being blown over Hobie tie down straps or lashings should be of sufficient size and diameter and placed on all four corners The mast support on a trailer is subject to a lot of side to side motion and consequently may fatigue where it is welded to to the trailer All this can be reduced by tying a line from each bow to the mast support This will stiffen the rig up and prolong the life of the trailer LAUNCHING AND RETRIEVING Prepare boat for launching at the top of the ramp or parking facility Remove all tie down straps check boat plugs and fasten boat painter Do not release winch line until boat is in the water Back trailer to the left if possible backing left gives better launching visibility Avoid dunking wheel bearings wherever possible Never leave the towing vehicle unattended on the ramp with only the parking brake set If vehicle must be left while on the ramp set transmission in park or first gear in addition to the parking brake In retrieving your boat make sure that the boat is properly
23. rd shackle 43 Tiller arm bent 6 Main halyard rope 43a Rudder arm left 7 Mast tang 43b Rudder arm right 8 Shroud shackle 5 16 packaged 44 Trampoline lacing slide white 9 Pigtail kit upper section packaged 45 Rear crossbar assembly 10 Forestay assembly both sections 45a Rear crossbar bare 11 Forestay lower section w jib hlyd block 46 Tiller crossbar assembly with tiller ext 12 Jib halyard block assy 46a Tiller crossbar w endcaps no ext 13 Trapeze wires w handles one pair 47 Traveler track 14 Shroud 48 Double block 15 Jib halyard wire w shackle 48a Ratchet block assy 16 Jib downhaul block 48b Ratchet block replacement jaws 17 Jib halyard rope 49 Boom block 18 Jib downhaul cheek block 50 Boom block w becket 19 Mast base 51 Huli port 20 Mast assembly 52 Boom assembly 20a Mast extrusion plugged but bare 52a Boom extrusion 21 Adjuster ring 53 Side bar 22 Adjuster pin 1 2 54 Trampoline left half white 23 Forestay adjuster 10 hole 55 Striker rod hex nut 24 Shackle 1 4 56 Striker rod 5 16 x 7 25 Bridle wires both sides 57 Dolphin striker post 26 Jib clew block 58 Shackle bell 27 jib sheet line 58 Shackle pin 28 Front crossbar assembly 59 Main sheet line 28a Front crossbar less castings 60 Tiller extension w hinge 29 Jib traveler track stops 61 Trapeze lacing line 29a Screw 8 x 1 flathead 62 Trapeze seat complete 30 Jib traveler track 62a Trapeze seat only 31 Jib sheet block w car 63 Trapeze hook 31a Clevis
24. re available from Hobie Cat dealers FIGURE 22 STEPPING THE MAST DANGER POWER LINES Do not attempt to step the mast in an area of overhead wires A mast contacting an electrical wire could be fatal Lay the mast on top of the frame with the mast head aft Notes a With experience the mast can be stepped by one person but Hobie Cat recommends that you have someone assist you b Position the boat facing into the wind and on level ground If the trailer is not attached to a vehicle chock the wheels and have someone stand on the trailer tongue DANGER Do not raise the mast if overhead power lines are present THE HOBIE CATS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL MAY BE FITTED WITH OPTIONAL OR ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT 10 FIGURE 24 Attach the shroud stay adjusters to the anchor bolts on each hull with the clevis pins amp lock rings provided For initial assembly attach the shrouds to the top holes of the adjusters then reset as necessary to re move slack CAUTION Make sure that the shrouds are not crossed at the mast tang Shroud failure and dismasting could result FIGURE 26 The mast step link should be attached to the mast step with the headed clevis pin and lock ring Make sure the arrow points upward FIGURE 25 Piace the mast pivot bearing in the mast step cup Note in trailering remove the bearing to prevent losing it FIGURE 27 Using the headless clevis pin fasten the ma
25. st base to the hole in the link marked 16 As you begin to raise the mast the link will rotate upward Once having begun keep the mast from twisting or the link could be damaged 11 CHECK FOR WIRES OVERHEAD Check above at this time for over head wires Don t raise the mast if there are any wires Stand on the rear crossbar and raise the mast to your shoulder At this point insure that the shrouds are clear of the rudders and rear corner castings An assistant is recommended FIGURE 28 FIGURE 29 Walk forward raising the mast as you go At the full upright position lean the mast forward against the shrouds and have an assistant attach the forestay Later adjustment may be necessary 12 Once the forestay is connected the mast step link must be disengaged TRAPEZE WIRES FIGURE 30 FIGURE 31 Assemble the trapeze adjustment components as shown in the illustration The shock cord should pass beneath the trampoline frame from the port trapeze line to the starboard line Note Insure that these FIGURE 32 items are assembled exactly as above Refer to knot Trapeze assembly installed CAUTION Never allow diagram Bowline Knot on page 2 the trapeze wires to carry any mast loads intended for the shrouds 13 MAINSAIL FIGURE 33 Feed the foot base of the mainsail into the track opening in the forward end of the boom FIGURE 34 Attach the mainsail tack to the
26. tion shows an exploded view of the tiller connector kit Notice that it depicts the port left side Install the tiller crossbar with the PORT sticker to the left side of the boat FIGURE 15 Install the drain plugs into their housings in each transom Make sure that the O ring gaskets are pro perly in place FIGURE 17 Tighten the nuts until the bolts protrude about two thread widths beyond the nylon locking elements of the nuts MAST amp RIGGING FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 Attach the bridle wires to the bow tangs by removing Attach the opposite ends of the bridles to the shackle the bolts and slipping one end of each bridle into its on the bottom of the forestay adjuster tang Retighten the bolts The forestay and shrouds are connected by a large shackle Attach this shackle to the lower hole in the mast tang insuring that the fore stay is between the two shrouds Tighten the shackle pin securely with pliers then twist the safety wire around the shackle body and through the hole in the shackle pin FIGURE 21 To keep the jib halyard out of the way while stepping the mast secure it at the cleat as shown Using the shackle provided attach the trapeze wires to the two upper holes in the mast tang as shown Use the trapeze wire shock cord to tie the lower end of the wires to the mast during stepping For sailing in areas of frequent Strona winds double trapeze rigs a
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