FLOAT CAT 75
EEXXPPEEDDIITTIIOONN
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
WARNING
Read Operations Guidelines before using.
Always wear USCG approved floatation devices.
Always wear wader safety belt.
Always attach tether while operating.
Do not operate in rapids.
Do not operate in high wind conditions.
ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE.
Maximum capacity:
350 lbs. Float Cat 75
Congratulations on your purchase of a Hobie Outback
Float Cat! The Hobie reputation for exceptional design,
high quality materials, and professional service will
ensure you years of pleasure.
The Float Cat was designed to enhance your fishing
experience. The efficient multihull design moves quickly over the water - a light kick will accelerate you towards
your prey. The elevated seat puts you inches above the
water, keeping you warm and dry while improving visibility, accuracy, and ease in casting. The compact shape
and low weight allows you to take your Float Cat anywhere. The drink well, rod holder, and accessories such
as stripping apron with storage bags, backpack, travel
bag, cooler, and rowing systems, to name a few, makes
your Float Cat a vacation destination in itself.
Hobie’s attention to detail is found throughout. The pontoons are constructed of a unique high impact, low maintenance, polyethylene used for kayaks and industrial
sanitation bins. All aluminum alloy parts are anodized or
coated to prevent corrosion. Hardware and webbing are
the highest grade available. All components are manufactured to Hobie’s specifications and made in the
U.S.A. Best yet, your Float Cat is backed by our 3 year
warranty.*
From assembly to short of bringing in that record rainbow, the friendly folks at Hobie Outback are available to
answer your questions Monday through Friday at: (760)
758-9100 And they’re always curious to know how your
Float Cat performed.
Be prepared to share your Hobie Outback Float Cat with
your family and friends. Or better yet, send them to your
local Outback Dealer.
Good luck fishing...and have a Hobie Day!
Table of Contents PAGE
Float Cat Assembly......................................2-5
Foot Rest ........................................................5
Cargo Rack .................................................5-6
Rowing Kit.......................................................6
Rod Holder......................................................7
Troubleshooting ..............................................7
Float Cat 75 Operations ............................7-10
Full Size Diagram..........................................11
Warranty Information ....................................12
Hobie Float Cat 75
Expedition
Owners Manual
WARNING
Read Operations Guidelines before using.
Always wear USCG approved floatation devices.
Always wear wader safety belt.
Always attach tether while operating.
Do not operate in rapids.
Do not operate in high wind conditions.
ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE.
Maximum capacity:
250 lbs. Float Cat 60
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FLOAT CAT 75 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1- Pontoon Placement
Note: The seat faces the rear or aft of the boat
(sometimes referred to as the "stern"). The front of the boat is
referred to as the "bow". Float Cats are paddled or rowed with your
body facing aft (with your back to the direction of travel).
On one side near each end of the pontoons are two indentations. Assemble with these indentations on the inside, facing
each other (graphics facing out). The bottom of the pontoons (the part in the water) are exactly the same. Forward
(bow) and rear (stern) are established by seat installation.
Hobie Float Cat
Assembly
Forward / Front
Bow
Aft / Rear
Stern
Rowing System Parts List
Four footrest hangers: black plastic piece with 1 1/4” and
7/8” holes at 90 degrees
Two oarlock frames: tripod hinged 7/8” tubing with
receptacle push button inserts
One footrest: two 48” lengths of 7/8” tubing with strut
attachment tabs one 18” length 7/8” tubing with
connectors & stainless steel screws
Two two piece oars with clips and attached oarlocks
Two lynch pins
FLOA
T CAT 60/75 PARTS LIST
Two pontoons
Two black plastic vent caps
Two aluminum crossbars with snap buttons
One plastic molded seat back
Two 10” aluminum seat posts with plastic C clamps
Two seat post screws 3/4” Phillips
One seat back adjustment system:
One 1”x56” nylon webbing straps with male buckles
Two 6” sewn webbing loops with female buckles
One 3” sewn webbing loop with female buckle (buckle for
cooler accessory)
One black mesh grommeted seat bottom with blue foam
wedge cushion
Three black seat lacings: two short and one long
One safety tether leg strap (Not Shown)
Indentations
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STEP 2- The Crossbar Assembly
Prior to installing any of the crossbars to the hull, it is easiest to partially build the crossbar first. Use the diagrams
below to help with the assembly. Be sure to note how the extended portion of the hangers point toward the stern of the
boat at all times.
Install the seat bottom on one of the crossbars by sliding the bar inbetween the thick edge of the foam and
the mesh (velcro facing up). Install the hangers onto
the bar beyond the snap buttons in the same orientation
as shown here. This bar is now established as the rear
crossbar.
Hangers
Stern of the boat
Bow of the boat
Seat Bottom
The front crossbar has
4 hangers. Take note
of the diagram here to
see how they are positioned.
STEP 3- The Crossbars Installation
Rear Crossbar
Install the rear crossbar into the molded in hole. Once you pass though the
first hole, install the seat back webbing strap onto the bar. Continue to
insert the bar though the other hole. You’ll want to insert the bar until the
snap button pops into the hole on the hull. Make sure that the hangers are
oriented like the drawing above and are pointing toward the stern of the
boat. Do not install the bar into the other pontoon at this time.
Front Crossbar
Install the front crossbar onto the other hole in the same pontoon as you
just installed the rear bar in. Once again, take note on the drawing above
the correct orientation of how the hangers point toward the stern of the
boat.
STEP 4- Final Framing
With the crossbars installed in one pontoon, place the other pontoon along
side and side the bars into this second pontoon. Be sure to loop the other
end of the strap onto the rear crossbar like the installation step above.
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Velcro
Rear Crossbar
Front Crossbar
Snap Buttons
STEP 5- Seat Bottom Lacing
Locate the two short and one long black lacings. Flip
pontoons so that it is upsidedown. Using the two short
lacings, tie a double half hitch at each outer grommet of the
short flap. Pass lacing over crossbar and up through opposite
outside grommet located on the long flap. Pass lacing back
and down through the opposite grommet. Tie a double half
hitch around all lacing. Using the long lacing, start at one end
with a half hitch and lace grommets together as diagrammed.
NOTE: Center grommet on flap is for the backpack system and should not be laced.
DOUBLE HALF
HITCH
Do not lace through
this grommet.
Short lacing lines
STEP 6- Seat Back Preparation
Locate black plastic seat back, 10” aluminum posts with plastic C clamps, and two 3/4” Phillips head screws. Insert seat
back posts up through holes in flanged bottom edge of seat back. Insert screws into the recessed holes of seat back.
and thread posts onto screws. Snap molded C clamps onto the forward crossbar where cutaways in the seat bottom
reveal the crossbar.
STEP 7- Seat Adjustment System
Locate 3” loop with buckle and the 56” strap with two male buckles. Flatten the 3” loop and pass upwards through outside slot located on the top flange of the seatback. Pull snugly until stopped by buckle.
Remove the strap from the male buckle off one end of the strap that is looped through the rear cross bar. Locate slots
on sides of seatback adjacent to white nylon fittings. Insert webbing from the front through slot. Pass webbing between
seat back and seat posts, up through 3” webbing loop, and out through opposite slot. Run the strap back through the
male buckle you initially removed it from. Adjust length for comfort.
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STEP 8- Safety Tether
Locate safety tether. Tie off the end of the stretch cord to either side of the rear
crossbar. Always attach the teacher to yourself so you will never get separated from
your boat.
STEP 9- Caps
Installing the vent caps (2) as supplied creates a water tight seal. Screw caps onto
threaded holes on top of the pontoons.
STEP 10- Footrest Installation
1. Locate the 18” and two 48” lengths of tubing. Remove screws from the 18” tubing and
insert plastic end into 1/2” hole in 48” lengths. Secure with 1 1/2” screw through 1/4” hole,
making sure half round seat is completely seated against 48” tubing. When footrest is not
on the boat, it should be disassembled. The horseshoe shape allows for substantial leverage and can break.
2. Insert footrest evenly into 7/8” opening on hangers until all four hangers are supporting
the footrest. Adjust footrest to desired length. Secure by inserting lynch pins through holes
in footrest and hanger. Snug strut attachment tabs up against footrest hanger.
STEP 11- Cargo Rack Assembly
Your cargo rack may already be completely assembled. If this is the case, proceed to Installation instructions.
1- Remove the screws from all of the threaded connectors.
2- Insert the end of the 17" piece of tubing into the 1/2" hole in the cross piece of the partially assembled rack.
3- Position the 17" piece so the 1/2" hole is facing the threaded connector on the short cross piece of the partially
assembled rack. Insert the threaded connector into the 1/2" hole.
4- Secure both threaded connectors with supplied screws. Repeat process with second 17" piece to complete
assembly.
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Place Pin Here
STEP 12- Cargo Rack Installation
1. Take the assembled rack and slide the ends with the holes in the
hangers located on the bottom of the front crossbar.
2. Secure in place with lynch pins.
3. Push the ends of the long cross piece into the indentations on the pontoons. The cross piece will snap into place. Push hard to install and pull
hard to remove; you will not damage the boat. The rack should sit flat if
the hangers were installed properly.
STEP 13- Oarlock Frame Installation
1. Locate the two pre-assembled oarlock frames. Snap each of
the frames in the receptacles on the sides of the pontoons with the
short upright tube in receptacles nearest the stern and the long
tube nearest the bow.
2. Attach the short strut to the attachment attachment tab on the
footrest bar with the screw and nut supplied.
Oar Assembly
Insert the upper handle portion of the oar into the
lower portion by depressing the snap button and sliding into each other until the button pops into place.
Oar Alignment
Each of the oars are marked right and left. This is based on your right and left when sitting
in the boat. Insert the oarlock into the opening on the top of the oarlock frame. To get the
oar to slide in, align the groove in the oarlock with the screw on the oarlock frame. By rotating the oar in the rowing position, you will lock it in place. To remove the oar, rotate approximately 180 degrees from the rowing position and pull up. To determine if the oar is in the
proper oarlock, the oar blade should be 90 degrees to the water while the oar is straight out
from the side of the FLOAT CAT.
Oar Clips
To install, simple insert the post on the C-clamp through the predrilled recess
located near the oarlock. Secure with the 1 1/2” screw. You want to position the
opening of the C-clamp perpindicular to the shaft and tighten. To use the oar clip,
lay the oar flat on the pontoon and snap clip on the crossbar where it is exposed
in the trough.
**W
arning**
All hinged and molded joint parts of the Float Cat Rowing System are designed and made specifically for use on the
Hobie Float Cat. The rigid structure of the Float Cat is used to complete the rowing system for maximum strength. Do
not twist parts into non intended positions while installing or removing the Float Cat Rowing System.
Oarlock Groove
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BOW
oar lock
long strut
oar lock frame
groove
pin
short
strut
strut
attachment
tab
STERN
STEP 14- Rod Holder
Fly Rod or Spinning Reel Adjustments
Your rod holder is designed to carry either a fly rod or a spinning reel. A rod
keeper pin is attached by a 10/32 screw found on the flat side of the rod holder.
The pin can be moved to the adjacent hole for use on the opposite side of your
Float Cat. This pin must be removed for use with a fly rod and left in place for
use with a spinning reel.
Cradle Positions
Pull out on the rod cradle to adjust your rod holder to different positions. Your rod cradle adjusts for either side of your
Float Cat and from horizontal (rod lies flat), to two trolling positions and to vertical.
Warning
When using the rod holder while trolling a very large strike could adjust the rod holder to the flat position. A rod tether is
recommended.
STEP 15- Seat Pad Cushion
The foam inside the seat pad is cut thinner where the pad wraps the crossbar. Locate the thinner portion. Align Velcro strips on seat with Velcro strips on mesh seat bottom and press into
place.
Trouble Shooting
Snap Button
It is possible for snap buttons to get stuck inside the crossbars. This usually occurs because a tool smaller than 3/8"
diameter has been used. When pushing snap button down, always use a tool with at least a 3/8" diameter (or your finger). Do not push button below aluminum surface.
Stuck Snap Button
STEP 1- A swift hit on the cross bar with a screw driver handle will snap the button into position. Place a pocket knife,
fingernail file, or a thin blade in the snap button hole and pry button back into alignment. If unsuccessful, continue with
step #2.
STEP 2- Pry off end cap of crossbar with a thin, small screwdriver. If snap button is stuck down on the outer side of
hole. Find something fairly stiff that will fit inside the tube and push snap button slowly into position. Do not push past
hold. Button should snap into place. If not, return to step #1.
STEP 3- If snap button is stuck down innerside of hole, use a wire hanger and bend a hook in the end. Slide into inside
of the tube past snap button and pull past hole. Push into place according to step #2.
Hobie Float Cat Operation Guidelines
Written by Larry Tullis, Professional Outdoor Writer
The Hobie Float Cat 60/75 has been designed for your stillwater fishing needs. It’s rigid hulls eliminate the need for
pumps, pressure checks, and patch kits. The compact design allows easy transport on cartop, in trucks and in sport-utility vehicles. It can also be quickly disassembled and stowed in our travel bag for storage or airline travel. The tough,
molded polyethylene hulls are designed to slide through the water easily (with fins or oars as propulsion) and to keep
the angler elevated just above the water. This increases speed, visibility, warmth, casting clearance and fin clearance
(weedbeds, shallows etc.). It’s not just a step above float tubes, Hobie has created a new class of water craft for the
angler.
These operation guidelines were written by Larry Tullis, angling author, fishing guide and lecturer. His experience has
been tapped for the benefit and learning of Hobie Float Cat users. Please follow safety and use recommendations for
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best performance of your Float Cat 60/75. These techniques can all be learned in one day but will take time to perfect.
Have fun.
Stability: Your Float Cat is very stable, but as with all small boats, you must have your weight centered and always be
aware of tipping over. Your boat can tip and you should always be prepared with a personal floatation device. We recommend that you take your Float Cat into a swimming pool and learn all about it’s buoyancy, stability and general characteristics. Flip your Float Cat over so you will be aware of exactly how stable it is and what you need to be prepared
for.
Transportation: We recommend you carry your Float Cat to the water by reaching your arm between the seat back
and bow crossbar and grasping the stern crossbar, lifting the boat up under your arm. Your Float Cat is easily transportable on car roof racks, bike racks, utility vehicles, and also fits disassembled into most midsize vehicle trunks. By
unclipping the seat strap and pulling on the seat back, you can completely remove the seat back and apron for easy
transportation. When ready to use the boat simply snap the seatback on to the cross bar and reconnect the seat straps.
Entry: To enter the Float Cat, completely detach mesh at velcro and flip ring over backrest so the ring is resting on tips
of bow. Make sure zippers on apron bags are closed so you will not lose any valuable gear. Sit down on seat and put
your fins on while sitting in the boat, This will make walking in and out of the water safe and easy. Flip ring back over
your head, bunching mesh to front of ring. Snap ring support posts onto rear crossbar by pushing straight down.
Reattach mesh to velcro. Always enter and launch the Float Cat in knee deep water in a manner that you can easily sit
down.
Tether: Always use a tether so your Float Cat will not drift away from you. All it takes is a light breeze. Secure tether to
your calf just below the knee.
Exit: To exit, position your Float Cat into shallow water. Reach down to tops of apron support posts and tilt post in
same direction, pushing ring to one side while pulling upward. Posts will snap off of crossbar. Detach mesh apron from
velcro and bunch to front of ring. Flip apron over your head, making sure hull bag zippers are closed. Ring will sit on
bows of boat. Take off your fins and stand up. Do not detach tether until on shore so you will not risk losing your Float
Cat.
Rod Holder: Your rod holder will snap into the outer molded-in accessory attachment holes. Adjust up and down by
pulling out lightly and twisting. Remove pin for use with fly rod.
Pontoon Material: Your Float Cat is manufactured out of rotationally molded polyethylene. This material is extremely
durable. It is the same material used on most kayaks and industrial sanitation bins. Although it is a very tough material,
if left in hot weather with pressure applied to the pontoon in small areas, the pontoon may develop a dent. However, the
material has a memory and in time, any dents will come out. In short, do not store your boat with heavy objects resting
on or against the pontoons. Your pontoons could also develop dents with temperature and pressure changes. These
dents will not cause any structural damages, they are not unusual and will return to their original shape.
Note: Due to the manufacturing process there may be slight color variation throughout the product. These are color
variations, not defects. To maintain the lustrous color of your pontoon, do not store Float Cats in the sun for extended
periods of time. The pontoon and bag colors will fade. Fading is not covered under warranty. To shine or clean your
Float Cat we recommend Lemon Pledge.
Safety Precautions
• Always wear a US. Coast Guard Approved Flotation Device. As with canoes and kayaks, there is a danger of falling
overboard. Always keep your weight centered. Flotation devices are mandatory for your safety.
• Your Float Cat was designed for Class 1 water or less. It was not designed for rough water, rapids, or high wind
conditions. Always use common sense and take weather, wind and water conditions into account before using
your Float Cat.
• Use common sense when using waders. Always wear a wader safety belt to keep water from entering your waders in
case you need to get off your boat or you end up in the water.
• Always attach the supplied tether to yourself so you will never get separated from your boat.
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Suggested Additional Equipment
Waders: Use chest or waist-high waders. Neoprene is safest and best for cooler waters and optional in warm water.
Life Vest: Wear a life vest (required by law in most places).
Fins or oars: Use standard float tube style fins and/or Float Cat Rowing System for propulsion.
For Emergencies: Ping-pong paddles (for emergency propulsion in case you lose 1 or both fins), Parachute Cord (for
towing or securing gear), whistle (for alerting boats), first-aid kit in watertight case, personal medications, sunscreen,
drinking water, wide brim hat, rain jacket, warm gloves, hand warmer, extra pair socks.
For fishing (optional): Rod & reel, marker buoy, float-tube anchor, fish finder, personal tackle (flies, lures, leader,
weights, extra spools etc.), spare or second rod, landing net, needle nose pliers, lunch.
Entering Your Float Cat
1. Make sure your Float Cat has been assembled properly and double check all connections to assure they are locked in
properly for initial assembly, see assembly instructions.
2. Carry Float Cat to lake shore. Never attempt to use your Float Cat on moving waters. It’s present design is specific to
stillwaters. Set Float Cat down on lakes edge far enough on land to prevent the wind from blowing it into lake. Stow gear
and place rod in rack. Check floatation vest.
Maneuvering With Fins
The pontoons are designed to turn easily and also to track well while
under power. Practice these three basic maneuvers until you feel confident before venturing far from your launch point. With experience, you
can cover lots of water and use subtle variations to make your Float Cat
perform like an extension of yourself. Fins are the primary power used
for fishing but oars can help you cover more water in a shorter period of
time. (see Maneuvering With Oars)
Basic Kick: Now you are ready to move into deeper water. From a
comfortable sitting position, push yourself off shore (backward) with your
feet. Begin kicking your fins with a scissor kick, similar to swimming, pivoting at the knee. If you are unfamiliar with fin powered water craft,
spend a few minutes kicking parallel to shore, in shallow water, until you
feel comfortable.
Power Turns: To steer while moving backwards, aim your fins to one
side or another; right to turn right and left to turn left. Remember to aim
with your back. Look back occasionally to see that you are going towards you target and steering clear of obstacles.
Pivots: To pivot on axis, sweep one or both fins in a circular motion clockwise or counterclockwise. Your Hobie Float Cat
should easily pivot 360 degrees from a stopped position. If not, practice!
Fishing Techniques
Casting Platform: When you are ready to fish, stop the Float Cat and use the craft as a casting platform. If you have a
stripping apron, it can be use to put fly line on while fishing and a table for tackle rigging or fish de-hooking. Casting is
generally done anywhere from directly ahead to 90 degree angles from the angler. To fish comfortable, pivot until you face
the cast direction. Find the water type that holds the most fish and then work those areas carefully. Small float tube
anchors can be used to hold position and prevent
FINISH KICK AND
DRAW BLADE
STRAIGHT BACK
DROP BACK AND
START KICK
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Using The Wind: Wind can cause you problems until you practice these simple techniques for fishing from Your Float Cat
in the wind. Always watch weather conditions and stay close to launch point in high winds or heavy storm conditions. If
the wind get too strong to kick against, move to nearest land, wait out wind, or walk back to vehicle. Never let yourself get
blown across a large body of water. You can often find a sheltered bay to fish even in heavy winds.
1. In breezy conditions, keep your back into the wind and use a slow kick to hold position during a retrieve. A small anchor
will also keep you in place without having to keep your back to the wind.
2. Drift with the wind for slow trolling. Don’t get blown too far from the launch point. Sitting side ways to the wind will
make the boat drift slower.
3. Cast and retrieve at a 90 degree angle to the wind as the wind drifts you. You can cover open water or a shoreline eas-
ily this way.
4. The wind often concentrates your game fish’s food on the downwind side of the lake or on the downside of a point of
land. Where food is concentrated, so will your quarry.
Maneuvering With Oars
The oar system available for your Float Cat is ideal for covering lots of water fast or for trolling. Fins are usually used in
addition to the oars, fins for fishing and oars for distance travel.
Power Stroke: Before leaving shore, make sure oars and oarlocks are setup properly. The blades should be vertical when
the oars are straight out to the side. Raise your fins to the surface or rest them on top of the pontoons or on the optional
footrest. Move your oar grips forward then raise oar handle to lower the oar blade into water. Pull towards you with even
pressure. The Float Cat will immediately move backwards. Lift oars from water and repeat to travel any distance. Most
distance travel is accomplished with this stroke.
Practice until you can track backwards in a straight line. To go straight, even pressure is required for each oar stroke. Vary
the pressure on one oar slightly to make a small direction change.
Turning: Now, stop and learn to pivot. Sink one oar into water at a 90 degree angle to hull and hold. Use a regular oar
stroke with the other oar. You will immediately begin to pivot. When you reach the desired angle, pull evenly with both
oars to propel yourself backwards.
Next, do a power turn. Start rowing backwards in a straight line and then drag one oar as you continue to row with the
other. The craft will immediately turn towards the side with the dragging oar.
Push Stroke: When you want to go forward (mostly to position yourself), use the opposite of the power stroke. Lift your
fins or trail them under the sear as you push with the oars. This stroke is not as efficient as the power stroke but is ideal
for positioning yourself (sneaking up to a weedbed, a shoreline feeding land, some waterbirds etc.).
Do’s & Don’ts
Do- Learn basics first, use fin tethers, carry emergency gear, wear a life vest, check Float Cat connections, sit to install
fins, use waist or chest waders, keep back against backrest, watch where you are going, be courteous to other anglers.
Don’t- Use on moving water, sit on front edge of seat, travel through motorboat routes, use in severe winds, try to stand
on kickboat, use without life vest, overload (250 lb max 60" and 350 lb max 75"), crowd other anglers.
wind-drift. Throw out a small marker buoy to mark your open water hotspot. A marker or an anchor will keep you from
drifting away from your desired location.
Trolling: Trolling flies or lures from your Float Cat can be quite productive and helps find new hotspots. Use your fins for
slow trolling or the oars for faster trolling. The rod holder can be used for lure trolling. With flies it is best to hand hold the
rod, with the rod tip aimed directly at the fly for best feel and strike detection. A combination of slow trolling and a slow
retrieve often does well and covers a lot of water.
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For Your Information:
Date Purchased: ___________________
Store Purchased: ___________________
Retain for your records
Hobie Cat
4925 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056
Tel: (760) 758-9100 Fax: (760) 758-1841
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always wear a US. Coast Guard Approved Floatation Device. As with canoes and kayaks, there is a danger of falling
over board. Always keep your weight centered. Flotation devices are mandatory for your safety.
• Your Float Cat was designed for Class 1 water or less. It was not designed for rough water, rapids, or high wind
conditions. Always use common sense and take weather, wind and water conditions into account before using your
Float Cat.
• Use common sense when using waders. Always wear a wader safety belt to keep water from entering your waders in
case you need to get off your boat or you end up in the water.
• Always attach the supplied tether to yourself so you will never get separated from your boat.
Warranty
Hobie Outback warranties it’s Float Cat products to be free of all defects in material and workmanship for the
period of Three years from date of purchase. Upon receipt and inspection Hobie Outback will repair or replace
at no charge any boats returned during the warranty period that are found defective. Please do not return the
product without our prior authorization. If necessary repairs are covered by warranty, we will pay return shipping charges to any destination within the United States and Canada.
For the warranty to be effective, warranty card must be mailed with a copy of sales receipt. None of the exclusions may apply. All factory repairs after the three year warranty period carry a 90 Day Limited Warranty subject to exclusions and limitations as listed.
To enforce warranty or obtain repairs after limited warranty period, please contact us at (760) 758-9100 or
by Fax at (760) 758-1841, and we will instruct you to either return the product to the company or how we can
replace parts as needed. You must at your expense include postage, shipping charges, and
insurance costs.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty does not apply under the following circumstances:
• If the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than an authorized Hobie Dealer.
• If the product has been altered, adjusted or handled in a manner other than according to the Owners
Manual furnished with this product.
• If any defect, problem, loss or damage has resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, or careless-
ness.
• If color fading or damage has taken place due to excess exposure to the sun.
We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our product from time to time without incurring the
obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment previously manufactured.
SALT WATER USERS
Remove and discard crossbar endcaps. Flush crossbars and rinse entire float cat after each use with fresh water.
Keep snap buttons protected with a lubricant such as WD-40TM
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