Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 17T User manual

Brand: Hobie

Model: Mirage Pro Angler 17T

Category: Spin bikes

Type: User manual

The Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 17T is a versatile kayak designed for fishing and recreational activities. Its unique MirageDrive pedal system allows for hands-free propulsion, leaving your hands free for fishing or other tasks. The Vantage XT seating system provides adjustable lumbar support and a comfortable, customizable seating position. With ample storage space, including tackle management racks and H-Rail rod racks, the Pro Angler 17T is well-equipped for a successful day on the water.

Hobie Mirage

Pro Angler 17 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.

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 ...................................................................................23

Safety ......................................................................................................................25

Warranty ...............................................................................................................27

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Anatomy

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1. Hull

2. 2X Vantage XT Seat

3. 2X MirageDrive

4. Paddle and T-Handle

5. Lowrance® Ready Components

6. 2X Tackle Management Rack

7. 2X H-Rail Rod Rack

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

Assembly

Insert cranks into

drums

The steering

handles and steer-

ing knob can be

installed in different

positions per your

preference

Tighten crank bolt

all the way (snug

not tight) using a

9/16” or 15mm

wrench

Assembly Required

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Tackle Management Rack

Installation

Twist handle

counter-clockwise

and open lid

Press rack to the

side to insert pin

into the hole and

lower the other

side to snap in

place.

Secure clip to

post

MirageDrive Instruction

CLICK

Removal

Level

Installation

Press down and

lock Drive into

Click and Go’s

Lower Drive

straight down

making sure the

spine is level

Lift Drive

straight up

Pull back

each Click

and Go lever

MirageDrive Instruction

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Squeeze

Pedal Adjustment

Adjust cranks to

desired position

by rotating and

clicking them into

the desired posi-

tion. Make sure

both cranks are in

the same position

number.

With both feet on

the pedals together

(fins straight

down), your knees

should be comfort-

ably bent and not

over-crunched or

extended.

Squeeze adjuster

handle

Vantage Seating

Installation

Pivot chair onto

kickstand

Lock chair feet

to boat

Hook seat safety

strap to the pad

eye behind the

seat

Vantage Seating

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Lowering

Raising

Pull

Shift weight

forward and tilt

seat up

Pull and hold

kickstand handle

Lean back to

lower seat

Shift weight

forward and tilt

seat up

Lean back to

lower seat onto

kickstand

1 2

Vantage Seating

Bottom

Down

Bottom

Down

Seatback

Forward

Seatback

Forward

Seatback

Back

Seatback

Back

Back and Bottom Adjustment

Lean forward to make seatback

adjustment easier

Ease weight off seat to make

adjusting seat bottom easier

Slide adjuster

grip (on armrest)

forward

Rotate grips

to adjust seat

Make sure

adjuster

grip locks

securely

Vantage Seating

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Lumbar Adjustment

Pull knob to

release lumbar

Press knob to lock

lumbar

Rotate knob to

tension lumbar

On the Water

MirageDrive Operation

Shallow Water

On the Water

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

On the Water

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Rudder Down and Up

Skeg Operation

Uncleat and

release

Pull and cleat

Uncleat and re-

lease the skeg line

to lower the skeg

and have the boat

track straight

Pull and cleat the skeg

line to have the boat be

more maneuverable

On the Water

Rudder Line Tension

Seating Positions

Pull knob to

release rudder

line

Press knob to

lock rudder line

Rotate knob to

tension rudder line

Single

Seating

In-line

Tandem

Social

Tandem

Lowrance Ready Option

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1/8”

3mm

Transducer Installation

Lowrance Ready Option

Transducer is an optional accessory

and is not included with boat

Metal clips

Lowrance Ready Option

Locate the thru-hull

plug and unscrew the

nut on the inside of the

boat

Thru-Hull Plugs

Remove the solid

rubber plug

Choose the correct

plug for your wire size

and insert wire by

opening the plug along

the slit

Press the new plug with

the wire installed into

plastic plug, making

sure it fits properly

Bolt the thru-hull wire

assembly to the hull

using the nut, make

sure the o-ring is

installed

O-ring

Lowrance Ready Option

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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.

Lead the cable through

the inside of the boat and

exit the cable on either

side of the boat and out

through the thru-hull fit-

ting.

H-Rail System

Clamping

H-Rail System

Clamp accessory

around H-Rail Tube

Tighten or loosen

knob per your

clamping require-

ments

Close the lock

lever. If the lever

is difficult to close,

loosen the knob in

step 3.

Lock tension knob

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Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 17T User manual

Brand: Hobie

Model: Mirage Pro Angler 17T

Category: Spin bikes

Type: User manual

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