Hobie Mirage Tandem Island User Manual

Hobie® Mirage®
Tandem Island Manual

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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Anatomy ....................................................................................................................6

Assembly ................................................................................................................... 8

Vantage CT Seating ................................................................................................. 17

MirageDrive® ...........................................................................................................24

On the Water ...........................................................................................................26

Lowrance® Ready Option ........................................................................................ 32

Storage and Transport ............................................................................................ 35

Maintenance and Care ............................................................................................ 38

Safety ......................................................................................................................42

Warranty ..................................................................................................................50

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6 | Anatomy

1. Hull

2. Vantage CT Seat (x2)

3. MirageDrive GT Turbo (x2)

4. Paddle and T-Handle (x2)

5. Lowrance-Ready Components

6. Cassette Plug (x2)

7. Akas (4)

8. Aka Carry Bag

9. Mast (2 piece)

10. Sail

11. Batten Set (3 pieces)

12. Small Parts (batten caps, spare sheer
pins and steering riser (x2) (pg39)

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Island Terminology

Battens

Battens are long fiberglass
rods that are inserted into the
sail to give it stiffness and help
maintain sail shape.

Amas

Amas are the outer
hulls that provide
stability under sail
power.

Centerboard

The centerboard is used to improve

your upwind performance by

preventing the boat from slipping

sideways in the water.

Roller Furler

The roller furler allows

the sail to be easily

rolled around the mast to

reduce sail size in high

winds and for storage.

Sail

The sail is a “square -top”

design that utilizes the current

trend in sail design for better

performance.

Telltales

Telltales are small ribbons

to help determine the

correct trim of the sail.

Akas

Akas are the aluminum bars
that extend away from the hull to
support the amas.

Rudder

The rudder is the
rear blade that is
used to steer the
boat.

Mainsheet

The mainsheet is a rope
that connects to the sail
to control the trim of the
sail.

8 | Assembly Required

Slide the two halves of
the mast together

1

Insert the assembled
mast into the sail sleeve

2

Insert the webbing at the
top of the sail into the mast
cap

3

Feed the downhaul line
through the loop on the
mast collar. Pull tension on
the line to tighten the sail
onto the mast and cleat off
the line. Tie a knot off at
the end for extra security.

4

Mast/ Sail Assembly

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Rotate the mast counterclockwise so that the sail rolls onto the mast per the
diagram below.

7

Slide the batten cap over the ends of the battens and lace the line through the
cap. Make sure to pull tension on the line and cleat it off to hold on the cap and
retain batten pressure into the pocket. Tie off the end of the line for extra batten
security.

6

Feed the battens into the
batten pockets (note they
are different lengths per the
different length pockets)

5

1. PULL

2. CLEAT

10 | Assembly Required

Rudder Installation

Place rudder over rudder
gudgeon and insert pin

1

Place the ring through
the hole in the end of the
rudder pin

2

Lift rudder up/down control
lines and make sure they
are running through the
middle of the rudder pin.

6

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Slide the akas into
the deck mounted
crossbars until they
click into place.

1

Once the akas are inserted, pull out on them to make
sure they are locked in place.

2

Aka Installation

CLICK

To remove the akas,
depress both buttons at
the same time on the
deck mounted crossbar
and slide out the aka.

Aka Removal

12 | Assembly Required

Push in and hold the
diagonal crossbrace end
cap

1

Place end cap over ball
fitting on boat

2

Release end cap and check
to make sure it is locked
onto the boat

3

Diagonal Crossbrace Lock

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Ama Installation

Slide the ama onto the aka
tubes

1

Stretch both Bungee®
cords over the buttons on
the corners of the akas.

2

14 | Assembly Required

Insert the mast
through the forward
crossbar bearing and
into the hull until it
goes all the way down
and locks

1

Mast Installation

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.

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Pull back on the mast
lock lever and pull the
mast up out of the boat

Mast Removal

Feed the furling line attached to the
mast collar throught the cleat

2

16 | Assembly Required

Making sure that there
are no twists in the line,
attach the mainsheet
hook to the grommet in
the sail.

1

Mainsheet Attachment

Sail Storage

To store the sail in the rolled
position, wrap the line around
the sail and hook the knot
into the hook sewn to the
sail. To take care of your sail,
always store it rolled up in the
provided storage bag.

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Front Up/Down Adjust

Kickstand Activate Handle

Molded-In Kickstand Shelves

Front Up/Down “Key”

Recline Adjust

Seat Bottom Frame “Shoe”

BOA

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Lumbar Adjust

Leash

Kickstand

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Anatomy

Vantage CT Video

18 | Vantage CT

Seat Installation

Line up the front of the
seat bottom frame over
key and slide the back
of the frame to the back
wall in the cockpit.

1

Put pressure on the front
of the seat mesh and
lift the back of the seat
bottom frame to set the
seat into the key.

2

Push the seatback
frame down once the
seat frame is fit into the
key. Pull up on front of
seat to check for proper
installation.

3

Flip seat back up.

4

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Warning: Failure to secure the seat
with the leash clip could result in
loss of seat during capsize event.

Locate leash clip on seat
bottom frame & eyepost
on kayak firewall behind
the seat.

5

Line up the hole in
the leash clip and the
eyepost on the boat.

6

Hook the leash clip over
eyepost.

7

Pull up on leash clip to
lock onto eyepost.

8

20 | Vantage CT

Front Up/Down Adjustment

Pull lever out to
activate front up/down
adjustment.

1

Lean back into seatback
to raise the front up/
down adjustment. Use
body weight in seat
bottom to drop into a
lower positon.

2

Release lever to lock
the desired position
of the front up/down
adjustment.

3

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Rear Up/Down Adjustment

The seat is set to a
default low position.

1

Move weight toward the
front of the seat bottom
mesh to raise the back of
the seat. Pull “T” handle
to activate kickstand.

2

Set kickstand on the boat hull for mid­level seating.

3

Set kickstand on the shelf for high­level seating.

4

Move weight forward to front of seat to
reset the kickstand and lower the seat
to the low position.

5

MID POSITION

HIGH POSITION

LOW POSITION

22 | Vantage CT

Recline Adjustment

Pull lever out to activate
seatback recline.

1

While holding the lever
out, push back into the
seat to recline.

2

Release lever to lock seat
into position.

3

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Lumbar Adjustment

Pull knob to release
lumbar.

1

Press knob to lock
lumbar.

2

Rotate knob to tension
lumbar.

3

24 | MirageDrive Instruction

CLICK

CLICK

Removal

Level

Level

Installation

2

Press down evenly and
lock drive into Click and
Go’s

Lower MirageDrive
straight down making
sure the spine is level

1

Pull back each
Click and Go lever

1

Lift drive straight
up

2

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Squeeze

Pedal Adjustment

With both feet on
the pedals together
(fins straight down),
your knees should be
comfortably bent and
not over-crunched or
extended

3

Adjust cranks by rotating
and clicking them into
the desired position.
Make sure both cranks
are in the same position
number.

2

Squeeze adjuster handle

1

26 | On the Water

MirageDrive Operation

Shallow Water

To raise fins in shallow water or when
beaching, PUSH either pedal forward.

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Rudder Down

Rudder Up

Uncleat and release the
UP control line

1

Pull the DOWN control
line so it is tight and cleat
the line. RUDDER MUST
BE CLEATED TO WORK
PROPERLY!

2

Uncleat and release the
DOWN control line

1

Pull the UP control ine
and cleat

2

28 | On the Water

Lower Centerboard

Raise Centerboard

Pull UP on the control
knob to unlock

1

Pull UP on the control
knob to unlock

1

Slide the knob back to
lower the centerboard

2

Push the knob forward to
raise the centerboard

2

1

2

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Folding Amas Out

Folding Amas In

Unlock diagonal
crossbrace and fold the
amas in.

1

Stretch the Bungee
underneath the rear aka
over the eyelet post near
the map pocket.

2

Lock diagonal the
crossbraces as outlined
earlier in this manual.

2

Pivot the amas out one at
a time.

1

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Unfurling the Sail

Furling the Sail

Making sure the
mainsheet line is
uncleated, pull on the
furling line until the sail
if fully wrapped

Uncleat the furling line

1

Pull on the sail or pull in
the mainsheet to unfurl
the sail

2

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Seat Speed Drain

UNCLEAT TO CLOSE

CLEAT TO LOCK

PULL TO OPEN

Pull “T” Handle to
open drain.

Cleat to keep drain
open.

Uncleat and
release to close
drain.

Note: Pedal/sail at a
brisk pace to evacuate
water from seat well.

32 | Lowrance Ready Option

1/8” / 3mm

Transducer
Installation

Transducer is an optional
fishing accessory and is
not included with boat

Metal clips

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Thru-Hull Plugs

O-ring

Locate the thru-hull plug
and unscrew the nut on
the inside of the boat

1

Remove the solid rubber
plug

2

Choose the correct plug
for your wire size and
insert wire by opening
the plug along the slit

3

Press the new plug with
the wire installed into
plastic plug, making sure
it fits properly

4

Bolt the thru-hull wire
assembly to the hull
using the nut. Make sure
the o-ring is installed.

5

34 | Lowrance Ready Option

1.

Wire Installation

If you prefer a right/left side screen

location, there are plugs for the wire to

exit on either side of the boat

Run the cable into the plug
just behind the transducer
scupper

1

Lead the cable
through the inside of
the boat and exit the
cable through the
thru-hull fitting in
the map pocket.

2

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Storage Don’ts

Hanging the boat by the
scuppers can distort the
scupper holes.

Storing your boat on its
side over a long period of
time can flatten/dent the
sides.

Storing your boat cockpit
side up on crossbars can
create pressure dents on
the bottom.

Never hang the boat by
handles or pad eyes.
They are not designed to
handle long-term load
and will fail.

Storage
Recommendations

Storing your boat
upright with properly
fitting cradles is highly
recommended.

Storing your boat upside
down on crossbars or
hanging (main hull only)
from wide strapping are
other great ways to store
the boat.

Hull cradles OK

36 | Storage and Transport

Store out of
Weather

Additional Storage Key Points

• Always open drain plugs and remove all water from boat

• 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

• Never hang from handles or padeyes

• Always store your sail in the bag to prevent fabric damage from the elements

• If you are storing your sail long term, make sure that it is stored in a cool dry
place

• Loosen tie-down straps when storing long term

Cart

The cart should be used for transportation purposes only and not as a storage
platform. Do not leave your boat on the cart for more than one hour (less time in
warmer temperatures or direct sunlight).

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Transportation

The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer or roof rack from your
dealer. Using proper cradles that support the hull, the boat can be transported
right side up. Straps can then be laid across the boat and tied to the bars. Straps
should be tight, but not so tight that they distort the shape of the boat. Avoid
using ratchet straps to prevent overtightening.

Be sure to first consult your car and roof rack owner’s manual to
ensure that you comply with all recommendations, precautions
and specifications.

Running a line or strap from the bow and stern of the boat to each bumper
is required. If your bumpers do not have a gap to pass a rope around, look
underneath. There should be a loop of metal, which is used by car transports,
such as tow trucks.

Many people like to use the scupper holes to tie the boat to the car. This helps
prevent the boat from sliding back and forth or the tie-down rope from slipping
off the boat. (This is an acceptable method for tying the boat down for transport
only.)

38 | 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 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.

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 located at the
bow and stern are for carrying only. DO NOT USE THESE HANDLES FOR TOWING
OR AS TIE-DOWNS ON A TRAILER.

Launching and Retrieving

Prepare your boat for launching at the top of the ramp or parking facility. When
backing up to the water, avoid dunking 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 that the boat is properly placed on the trailer. Pull the trailer up steadily to
prevent spinning the wheels.

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Trailer 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 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.

Rudder Storage

To keep the rudder from moving around during transport, you can either attach
the rudder retaining strap and hook it to the rear handle, or you can remove the
pin and place the rudder under the rear Bungee.

40 | Maintenance and Care

MirageDrive
Regular
Maintenance

The most effective
maintenance tool on your
MirageDrive is a fresh
water rinse after every
use. Periodically spraying
WD-40 on the chains will
help keep the operation
smooth.

Visit the support section at hobiecat.com for information on the MirageDrive.

Cables should be
tight enough so
they can only be
slightly squeezed
in under firm
finger pressure.

Checking Cable
Tension

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Rudder Tuning

Loosen screw clamping
the rudder line

1

2

Pull the slack out of the
rudder line making sure
the steering handle is
still straight. If they are
not straight, adjust the
lines accordingly.

Wrap the line around the
screw and tighten it to
clamp the line and hold it
in place.

3

Steering Riser

Remove the screw holding on
the steering handle and remove
the handle.

1

2

Place the steering riser over the
steering crank with the handle
on top. Place a few drops of the
provided Loctite® on the end of
the screw and install to the boat
with the provided longer screw.
Make sure the screw is screwed
in tight.

Your Island comes with the option to raise the steering handle up higher if it is
more comfortable for you. Follow the steps below to add the steering riser.

42 | Safety

Always:

• Wear an approved personal flotation
device

• Check your equipment 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

• Tie a leash to your paddle and
MirageDrive

• Always make sure your hatches are
clear of debris and are secure

• Carry a pump and/or bailing device

• Alway carry the paddle provided
with the boat

Never:

• Never go in flooded and/or fast
moving water conditions. Hobie
kayaks are not designed for fast
moving water

• 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 in
unstable water conditions

• Never remove the foam pieces
inside the hull. They are installed
for structure, additional flotation
and safety reasons

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 paddle/pedal sports. Consult your physician about physical
activity.

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CROSSBAR BREAK-AWAY NYLON SCREWS

The aka braces are equipped with a break-away pin
which prevents any significant damage that might
occur to the bars or hull in the event of a strong
collision. If you impact something and break the pin,
there are extra pins on the aka braces. Remove the
extra pin and put it in the hole and retain it with the
ring clip.

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, before long trips and after installing any thru­hull fittings. 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:

• MirageDrive installation, adjustment and removal

• Rudder Operation

• Getting in and out of the boat from a capsized state

• Drain plug locations to make sure they are properly installed

• Closing hatches properly

• Taking the kayak sail down while on the water (if applicable)

Getting into your Boat

Falling out of your boat is something that rarely happens, but it is important
to practice and prepare for this type of situation. We recommend that you try
climbing into your boat in a pool or shallow water to improve your technique. We
recommend that you enter your boat, from the side or back of the boat depending
on conditions.

Mirage Cassette Plug

Your Hobie is shipped with a Mirage Cassette Plug. The plug is
provided as standard equipment in the Mirage Kayak package.
Insert the plug into the Mirage well when the MirageDrive is
removed to provide added safety to prevent limbs or other items
from slipping into the well and to “fair” the bottom of the hull
when paddling.

44 | Safety

RIGHTING THE BOAT

The trimaran setup of the Hobie Island makes it extremely stable and nearly
impossible to capsize under most conditions. However, unexpected events
do occur, so it is important to know how to “right” the boat if it were to turn
upsidedown.

Remain calm and stay with the boat. Because the boat is so stable with the
amas in the “out” position, you will need to unlock one of the aka crossbraces
to fold in one of the amas and uncleat the mainsheet.

1

Climb up on the folded hull and reach around to grab the corner of the boat.
Holding onto the side, lean back to apply your weight to turn it back over. It is
important not to pull hard or quickly, but to pull with a slow constant load.

2

As the kayak rolls back up, watch for the ama coming over your head. Once the
kayak is upright, roll up the sail and fold out both amas so you can climb back
into the boat.

3

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SAILING BASICS

This manual will quickly go through some sailing and boat handling information.
There are plenty of books, videos and classes out there to further your sailing
knowledge.

Launching

For safety, and to ensure that you have control of the boat at all times, we
recommend the following steps when launching. These instructions start with
the assumption that the boat is in the water with the MirageDrive in, the sail
rolled up, and the amas folded to the sides. As you become more familiar with
the boat, these steps will become automatic.

1. Move the amas into the “out” position and lock the crossbrace to the hull.

2. Lower the rudder.

3. Pedal to deeper water, and drop the daggerboard.

4. Before you unroll the sail, make sure there is enough space around you to
maneuver as you start to pick up speed.

5. Point the boat into the wind, unroll the sail and trim the mainsheet accordingly.

Docking

Properly docking the Hobie Island will prevent damage. Always furl the sail and
approach the dock under power of the MirageDrive. As you approach the dock,
release the locking crossbrace on the outrigger closest to the dock and pull it in
next to the main hull. Stretch the ama holder Bungee over the ball post on the
hull to hold it in against the hull. Be aware of the water depth as you may want to
pull up the centerboard and rudder.

Beach Landing

Landing on a beach is simple. Before you approach the beach, furl your sail and
pull up the centerboard. Use the MirageDrive to propel the kayak toward the
beach. As you reach the shore, put one pedal forward to raise the fins and move
the rudder into the “up” position. Always keep the sail furled when docked or
beached.

46 | Sailing Basics

Sail Power

It is important to study the sail and become familiar with its characteristics in
order to trim or make adjustments. 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 luffing.

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 as the sail will luff constantly when pointed into the
wind. If you get stuck “in irons” (stopped pointed into the wind) you will need to
pedal the MirageDrive into the zone that you can sail in. Then you can correctly
trim the sail and start moving forward.

THIS AREA

WIND

Downwind Run

Close Hauled

Beam Reach

Broad Reach

Close Hauled

Beam Reach

Broad Reach

CAN'T SAIL IN

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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 the sail guide illustration and
take the boat to the close-hauled point of sail. This is when you are nearly 45
degrees from sailing straight into the wind. With the boat moving forward and not
stalling, turn the boat into the wind. When the boat is pointing straight into the
wind the boat will become level. Ease the mainsheet trim out just a little. As the
boat comes across the wind and falls off onto the opposite, close-hauled point of
sail, turn the rudder back to the straight position and adjust the mainsail back in
for the proper sail trim. After turning, if you feel the rudder is hard to turn, you
likely have the sail sheeted in too tightly. Let the sail out a bit and turn the rudder
to adjust your course.

When sailing downwind, turning the boat from one point of sail across to the
other is called a jibe. The jibe is completed by turning away from the wind (in

Dancing

Dancing

WIND

Too LooseToo Tight Just Right

Fine Tuning Sail Trim

There are short ribbons (telltales) hanging on either side of the sail. Follow
the diagram below to get optimum performance out of the sail for all angles of
sailing. The telltales react to air flowing over the sail and will help you see if the
sail is pulled in too tight or not enough. If you pull the sail too tight you will stall
the sail power. Ease the sail out until the telltales on both sides are flying. You
will adjust the trim whenever the wind changes direction or when you change
course.

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Reefing for More Performance

When sailing in high wind conditions,
you may find that the bow of the amas
start to submerge and pierce the water.
To get some of the load off of the amas,
reef the sail down as shown on page

30. By eliminating the drag from the
submerged amas, you will improve the
performance of the Island in these high
wind conditions.

sailing terms, “falling off”) to the opposite point of sail rather than into the wind
as when tacking. Care must be taken when attempting a jibe in high winds as the
boat will be at full power and you cannot easily de-power it without turning back
into the wind.

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 keep the sail from slamming all the
way across when the sail fills from the opposite side. As the wind fills the sail
from the opposite side and swings across the boat, duck below the sail to avoid
being hit. 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 into the new point of sail. Trim the
sail correctly for the desired point of sail.

WIND

COMING
ABOUT

FALLING
OFF

HEADING UP

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Changing Mainsheet Purchase

The mainsheet system on the Tandem Island is designed to give you a 2:1
advantage over the force on the sail. If you want to make the easier on your
hands, you can switch it to a 3:1 system. By doing this, you will ONLY be able
to sheet in the rope from the front OR the rear seating position (not both). To
change to a 3:1, follow the instructions below.

Completely remove the mainsheet
line and unstring from the boat.

1

Run the mainsheet line through
the block as shown to the right.

2

Run the line though the blocks at
the back of the boat (step 5).

3

Run the line up to the
blocks near the deck
mounted crossbars. Run
the line around the block
nearest to the bar you
want to sheet the line to
(step 6).

4

6 6

4

5

3

1

2

Tie off line
here

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