Hobie Getaway User manual

HOBIE GETAWAY

OWNER’S MANUAL

HOBIE GETAWAY

WELCOME TO THE

HOBIE WAY OF LIFE

Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBIE Getaway and welcome to the HOBIE sai-

ling family.

The HOBIE Getaway cannot be outgrown. It can be sailed by children up through senior citi-

zens. A single adult can sail it at top performance - and a crew of four can cruise in comfort.

We offer this manual as a guide to increased safety and enjoyment of your new boat. The pur-

pose of this publication is to provide easy, simple and accurate instructions on how to get your

Getaway ready for the water. Please read them carefully and familiarize yourself with the boat

and all of the parts spread before you.

Whether you are a new sailor or a veteran of many years, we recommend that you read this

thoroughly before your first sail and TRY IT OUR WAY FIRST! If you are new to sailing, this

manual alone is not intended to teach you how to sail. There are many excellent books, videos

and courses on the safe handling of small sailboats. We suggest that you contact your local

sailboat dealer, college or Coast Guard Auxiliary for recommendations.

Watch for overhead wires whenever you are rigging, launching, sailing or trailering with the

mast up. CONTACT OF THE MAST WITH POWER LINES COULD BE FATAL! Be certain

that the rigging area and the area that you will be sailing in are free of overhead power lines.

Report any such power lines to your local power authority and sail elsewhere.

We take pride in presenting the Getaway to you and hope that you'll take as much pride in ow-

ning her.

Fair winds and good sailing!

Hobie Cat Europe

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Description of the boat.................................................................................................4

Assembling the boat.....................................................................................................5

List of the parts ....................................................................................................5

Hull assembly.......................................................................................................6

Main trampoline and front trampolin (option)....................................................7-8

Mast assembly.....................................................................................................9

Stepping the mast..............................................................................................10

Rudder assembly...............................................................................................11

Tiller crossbar and extension.............................................................................11

Mainsail..............................................................................................................12

Mainsheet system..............................................................................................13

Righting line.......................................................................................................13

Jib ......................................................................................................................14

Tips and safety...........................................................................................................15

Complementary information.......................................................................................15

Warranty conditions ...................................................................................................17

Receipt.......................................................................................................................18

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE AND GIVE IT TO THE

NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL YOUR BOAT

The legends below are used in this manual :

Watch for overhead electric wires that could get in contact with the aluminium

mast. Mast contact with a power line could be fatal.

Danger that could result in injuries or death if appropriate and adapted precau-

tions are not taken.

Reminder of safety rules or caution about dangerous behaviour.

HOBIE GETAWAYDESCRIPTION OF THE BOAT

The manufacturing of Hobie Cats

conforms to the following ISO norms :

ISO 12215-1:2000 Hull construction and

scantlings

ISO 12217:2000 Stability and buoyancy

assessment and categorization

ISO 10087:1995 Hull identification -- Co-

ding system

ISO FDIS 14945 Builder’s plate

ISO 10240:1995 Owner's manual

ISO FDIS 8666 Small crafts - principal

data

Length m : 5,07

Width m : 2,40

Mast height m : 7,60

Weight kg : 155

Sails area (GV et foc) m² : 16,75

Maximum load weight kg :

Crew members : 3/4

EC Homologation n° : A-HCE-020009-Y

Module : Abis

Category : C & D

Hull construction : rotomoulded polyethylene

Manufacturer :

Hobie Cat Europe

zi Toulon Est, BP 250

83078 Toulon cedex 9 France

Tel +33 (0)494 08 78 78

Fax +33 (0)494 08 13 99

E-mail : [email protected]

http://www.hobie-cat.net

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LIST OF THE PARTS

1 Hulls with hardware (2)

2 Front Crossbar

3 Rear Crossbar

4 Spreader bar (bow)

5 Trampoline + rod

6 Rudder assemblies (right & left)

7 Tiller crossbar

8 Tiller extension

9 Main sail

10 Jib sail

11 Main batten set

12 Mast

Rope bag

Wire bag

Part bag

Option :

13 Front trampoline + rod + lacing

14 Mast head float

13 2

HOBIE GETAWAYHULL ASSEMBLY

Lay the hulls on the ground, on their sides with bottoms to the

center (graphics down), as shown above. A tarpoline or pads

under the hull may be desirable if the ground surface is rough.

Place the hulls about seven feet apart.

Position the front crossbar between the hulls near the forward

crossbar sleeve in each hull. The two trampoline halves can be in-

serted into the top slot of the crossbar now if desired. If the optional

front trampoline is supplied, it can be inserted into the bottom slot of

the crossbar.

The rear crossbar has the main sheet traveler car and swivel cam

cleat installed. Position it near the aft crossbar sleeve in each hull.

Position the bow spreader bar near the

recesses on each bow.

Remove the bolt that is threaded into the

plastic block on each end of the bow sprea-

der pole.

Insert the crossbars into

one hull. See

that the crossbars

seat fully into their

sockets in the hull.

Using a cross bar as a lever

arm, pull the hull to an upright

position so that the crossbars

are horizontal.

Slide the other hull onto the cross-

bars until the hulls come in contact

with the stop plates (located on the

underside of the main and aft cross-

bars).

Be sure the forward spreader is fully seated in

both hulls.

Re-Install the screws into each end form the out-

side of the hull. Do not over tighten or compress

the plastic hull material.

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Slide the main trampoline bolt ropes into the hull trampoline tracks. Soapy water can be used as a lubricant

(Do not use an oil or silicon lubricant on the trampoline track or the bolt rope). Sliding the bolt rope into the

track is a 2 person job. One person should pull the trampoline and the other feed the bolt

rope into the track.

TRAMPOLINE

Tie a bowline knot to the forward left/port grommet in the trampoline. Pass the line through the opposite grom-

met, top/down and then through the lacing flap. Come up through the next (left) grommet and then continue to

lace towards the aft of the trampoline following this pattern (down through the right grommets and up through

the left grommets). Keep the laces loose at this time. Lace as far aft as the line will go.

Locate the aft lace rod. Feed the rod through the rear pocket as shown. Center the rod, from left to right, in the

pocket. Locate the aft lace lines. Tie to the rear grommets using a long looped bowline as shown (left and right

sides). Let the tramp hang below the aft crossbar.

Pull the lace lines under the cross bar and tight. Begin the aft lacing by routing the left line up and over the first

lace peg. Cross over to the next peg then down and around the rod. Pull the lace line tight then up and over

the peg and then over to the next one and so on... Then start with the right side and work towards the

center. When you reach the center, the pattern must be changed

slightly. Pass up and over the last peg, before the center, and then down around the

rod in the gap between tramp halfs. Then, come up and through the trampoline grom-

met on the opposite side. Once tied off loosely at the center, cinch the line tight from

each side working towards the center. Tie off to the main trampoline grommets just for-

ward of the aft cross bar.

HOBIE GETAWAYLACING THE TRAMPOLINE

Once the aft lace is tight, begin cinching the center lace tight from forward to aft. You

will notice that as you get the trampoline tight you will have more lace line aft to com-

plete the lacing. Work your way aft until the entire trampoline is tight. Tie off the line with a few half hitches.

Tuck the lace flap into the opposite side lace line. The flap will help keep you drier while sailing and keep lines from

slipping into the water between the laces.

FRONT TRAMPOLINE (option) : Install the forward trampoline following the same technique as with

the main. Except, because the forward trampoline is one piece, it is necessary to alternate from side

to side while feeding it into the tracks. Once the forward trampoline is nearly all the way into the track it

may be necessary to use the Bow Spreader Pole for leverage to pull it taught. Tie a lace line to the grom-

met. Wrap the line around the beam and then pass it back through the grommet again. This will create a

3:1 purchase to help pull the trampoline forward. Once again, alternate from side to side to keep the tram-

poline even. Carefully feed at the opposite end to prevent the trampoline from getting wedged in the track

opening. Pull the trampoline all the way tight.

Slide the longer (of the two provided) lace rod into the forward trampolines pocket. Tie the

lace line to the eyelet. Pass the line through the grommet in the trampoline. Pass the line back through the

eyelet, then over to the first slide. Pass the line to the first cutout and around the rod. Then back to the first

slide. Continue to each slide and cutout across the tramp. Come back to the starting point and begin tightening the

lace line to pull the trampoline tight. Work your way across the trampoline to the other side, then tie off with half

hitches.

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MAST SET UP

Remove all the wires from the wires bag and unroll

them. Ensure that all twists are removed. Locate

the 8 mm tang shackle and shackle the 5 wires to

the mast tang, as per photograph above. Ensure

that the shackle is tightened securely.

Shackle the forestay and the top of the jib to the

pigtail swivel.

To step the mast upright, position

the mast base next to the mast step

ball. The mast top and float should be

positioned to the rear of the boat in the

center of the rear crossbar. The arrow

stickers on the mast and main crossbar

must be aligned. Turn the mast onto itís

side to align the arrows.

Connect the mast base to the step ball by positio-

ning the step ball inside the mast base cup. Pass

the pin through the mast base as shown. Pass the ring

through the pin to keep it captive. This pin should re-

main in place while sailing.

1. Trapeze

2. Shrouds

3. Forestay & pigtail

Attach the furler to the two bridle wires. Make sure the hole in the furler housing points towards the

front crossbar. Wind some line onto the furler drum - 10 turns or so.

Attach the adjusters to each hull as shown. Be sure the adjuster cover boots are installed on the wires

first. Attach the side stay (shroud) wires to the top hole on each side of the boat. Slide the boots over the

wire and adjusters.

WARNING : ALUMINIUM MAST - MAST CONTACT WITH POWER LINE

COULD BE FATAL - Watch for overhead power lines. Never rig, trailer or sail

the boat near overhead power lines.

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At this time adjust / tension the shroud wires

lower in their adjuster plates, one side at a

time. Use the trapeze to hold the mast up while

your crew makes the adjustments. Once the proper

adjustments are made, you will not have to repeat

this process again, unless you want to make ad-

justments to the mast

rake angle.

WARNING : ALUMINIUM MAST - MAST CONTACT WITH POWER LINE

COULD BE FATAL - Watch for overhead power lines. Never rig, trailer or sail

the boat near overhead power lines.

STEPPING THE MAST

Ensure that the wires fixed on the mast are well positionned and

not twisted. Stand on the trampoline near the rear crossbar and lift

the mast to your shoulder. Walk forward while lifting the mast until the

side shrouds go tight preventing the mast from further forward move-

ment. Lean your weight against the mast to hold it in this position.

Insert the forestay adjuster into the furler drum

one or two holes and pin in place. Fasten the

jib luff wire to the forestay adjuster.

Run the furling line from the drum to the cleat

next to the mast. Pass the line through the

cleat and tie a small figure 8 knot in the end of the

line to keep it from slipping back through the cleat.

At this time, pull the furling line to unwind the drum

completely. The drum will be rewound when the

sail is unfurled.

Now, attach the trapeze

handles and kits to the tra-

peze wires. Run the trapeze shock

cord under the trampoline and up

through the two grommets on ei-

ther side of the trampoline.

Take care to run the adjuster

lines through the rope locks

correctly - if not done properly, they

may slip.

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