Hobie Pro Angler 17 User Manual
Hobie Mirage
Pro Angler 17 Manual
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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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Table of Contents
Anatomy ..................................................................................................................5
Assembly ..................................................................................................................6
MirageDrive ............................................................................................................8
Vantage Seating .................................................................................................10
On the Water ......................................................................................................14
Lowrance Ready Option ..................................................................................17
H-Rail System ......................................................................................................20
Storage and Transport ...................................................................................24
Maintenance and Care ...................................................................................27
Safety ......................................................................................................................29
Warranty ...............................................................................................................31
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Anatomy
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1. Hull
2. 2X Vantage XT Chair
3. 2X MirageDrive
4. 2X Paddle and T-Handle
5. Lowrance® Ready Components
6. 2X Tackle Management Rack
7. 2X H-Rail Rod Holder
8. 2X H-Rail Cup Holder
9. 2X H-Rail Mounting Plate
10. 2X Mirage Cassette Plug
11. 2X Steering Handle Components
12. Secondary Steering Handle
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Assembly Required
Steering Handles
MirageDrive Cranks
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2
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Insert cranks into
drums
The steering
handles and steering knob can be
installed in different
positions per your
preference
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Tighten crank bolt
all the way (snug
not tight) using a
9/16” or 15mm
wrench
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Assembly Required
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Tackle Management Rack
Installation
1
Twist handle
counter-clockwise
and open lid
2
Press rack to the
side to insert pin
into the hole and
lower the other
side to snap in
place.
3
Secure clip to
post
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MirageDrive Instruction
CLICK
Removal
Level
Level
Installation
2
Press down and
lock Drive into
Click and Go’s
1
Lower Drive
straight down
making sure the
spine is level
2
Lift Drive
straight up
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Pull back
each Click
and Go lever
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MirageDrive Instruction
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Squeeze
Pedal Adjustment
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Adjust cranks to
desired position
by rotating and
clicking them into
the desired position. Make sure
both cranks are in
the same position
number.
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With both feet on
the pedals together
(fins straight
down), your knees
should be comfortably bent and not
over-crunched or
extended.
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Squeeze adjuster
handle
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Vantage Seating
Installation
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Pivot chair onto
kickstand
Lock chair feet
to boat
Hook seat safety
strap to the pad
eye behind the
seat
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