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Product catalog summary
Introduction
Hobie Alter's journey began in the late 1940s in Southern California, where he combined his love for woodworking and surfing. By 1954, he opened the first surf shop in SoCal, Hobie Surfboards, and revolutionized the sport with foam-and-fiberglass surfboards in 1958.
Innovations in Sailing and Kayaking
In 1968, Hobie introduced the Hobie 14, the first fiberglass catamaran, followed by the Hobie 16 in 1969, making high-speed sailing accessible. In 1997, Hobie revolutionized kayaking with the MirageDrive, a pedal-powered system enhancing speed and range.
Fishing Kayaks
Hobie expanded into fishing kayaks in the mid-90s with models like the Outback and Pro Angler, designed for NMMA certification, offering silent and eco-friendly options.
Product Evolution
By the mid-2000s, Hobie introduced the Adventure Island and Tandem Island, combining sailing and kayaking. In 2007, inflatable kayaks were launched, making the sport more accessible.
Product Catalog
The catalog includes apparel, safety gear, and kayak accessories. Key items include:
  • Apparel: T-shirts, hats, and water wear.
  • Safety Gear: Life vests, safety flags, and kits.
  • Accessories: MirageDrive bags, rod holders, and livewells.
  • Innovative Products: Hobie eVolve Electric Motor Kit and ST Turbo Fins.
Conclusion
Hobie continues to innovate in water sports, enhancing the on-the-water experience with inventive designs and products.
Product Overview
The document details various Hobie products, including life vests, inflatable PFDs, fishing vests, electric motor kits, fins, stability kits, and sun shades, designed for kayaking, fishing, and sailing.
Life Vests and PFDs
Life vests feature mesh panels, adjustable straps, and large pockets, available in different sizes and colors. Inflatable PFDs are lightweight and manually inflatable.
Fishing Vests
The Hobie Hi-Back Fisherman vest offers comfort, safety, and utility with multiple pockets and mounting locations, available in low-visibility Cactus or high-visibility Mango colors.
Electric Motor Kits
The Hobie eVolve v2 enhances kayaking experiences with two mounting options, a remote throttle system, and a lightweight, waterproof battery.
Fins and Stability Kits
ST and ST Turbo fins improve propulsion efficiency. The SideKick Ama Kit provides additional stability with adjustable float heights.
Sun Shades and Dodgers
The Hobie Dodger and Bimini Sun Shade provide protection from sun and spray, enhancing comfort during kayaking.
Safety Recommendations
Emphasizes wearing life vests for safety, especially for children under 13, as required by federal law.
Specifications and Features
  • Hobie Mirage Kayaks: Equipped with the MirageDrive pedal system for hands-free sailing and pedaling.
  • Sail Kits: Include a two-piece mast, sail, lines, and fittings.
  • Aka Trampolines: Provide extra space and stability for the Hobie Mirage Adventure Island and Tandem Island.
  • Adventure Island Conversions: Kits for converting Hobie Mirage Adventure models into Adventure Islands.
Procedures and Recommendations
  • Sailing Tips: Proper sail trim is crucial for optimal performance.
  • Fishing Accessories: Packages include anchor kits, drift chutes, stake-out poles, and rod holder extensions.
Additional Accessories
  • Hobie Livewell: A live bait tank with a high-flow pump.
  • Storage Solutions: Gear buckets, dry bags, and tackle boxes.
Conclusion
Hobie offers a comprehensive range of products and accessories to enhance the kayaking and fishing experience.
Hobie Rod Holders
Various rod holder options for kayaks, including vertical, horizontal, and extended rod holders.
RAM Rod Holders/Mounts
RAM offers a universal ball and socket mounting system for various accessories.
Scotty Rod Holders
Accommodate baitcaster and spinning reels, featuring adjustable positioning and secure latching.
Fishfinders
Details several Lowrance fishfinder models with high-resolution displays and GPS capabilities.
Kayak Carts
Hobie offers a range of kayak carts for easy transportation over different terrains.
Specifications and Upgrades
Carts can be upgraded to heavy-duty pneumatic wheels.
Cart Features
The Cart Keeper Feature ensures the cart remains captive after insertion.
Kayak Trailers
Versatile trailers for single or double kayak transport.
Storage Solutions
The Storage Box "Toy Box" is roto-molded and seamless.
Security and Tie-Downs
Hobie Steel-Core Tie Down Straps incorporate cut-resistant steel cable.
Accessories
A range of accessories including MirageDrive spare parts kits and inflatable seat pads.
Tools and Rigging Kits
Tools like the KC Welder Pro and kayak rigging kits are available for repairs and customization.
Additional Features
Details various bags, luggage options, and other accessories like steering knobs and speedometers.
Specifications and Hardware
Detailed specifications for various hardware components used in kayaking and fishing equipment.
Maintenance and Accessories
Outlines maintenance products like Aquaseal Mirazyme odor eliminator and silicone spray.
Repair and Warranty Information
Information on TEAR-AID repair patches and warranty policies for Hobie Cat parts.
Common Parts Guide
A comprehensive list of common parts for Hobie kayaks.
Technical Support and Online Resources
Highlights the availability of technical support through dealers and the Hobie website.
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Catalog excerpts

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KAYAKING / FISHING PARTS & ACCESSORIES SPRING 2011

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MEET HOBIE ALTER. Hobie’s story starts on a sun-bleached Southern California beach in the late 1940s. Surfing was the underground thing and a wave-obsessed Hobie dreamt of combining his two loves, woodworking and surfing. He started by designing and building Balsacored surfboards in 1950 in his parents’ Laguna Beach garage at the age of just 16, and by 1954 he had opened Hobie Surfboards—SoCal’s first surf shop—in nearby Dana Point. Business was good, but Hobie’s first serious breakthrough didn’t come until 1958, when he and Gordon “Grubby” Clark built the world’s first foam-and-fiberglass surfboards....

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ITEM T SHIRTS / HATS / LOGO GOODS WATER WEAR LIFE VESTS / PFD SAFETY Hobie eVolve Electric Motor Kit SIDEKICK AMA ST TURBO FINS SUN BIMINI / DODGER SAILING KITS ISLAND TRAMPOLINES DRIFT CHUTE ANCHOR TROLLEY ROD LEASH STAKEOUT POLE ACCESSORY PACKS ROD HOLDER EXTENSIONS LIVEWELL HATCHES / GEAR BUCKETS DRY BAGS FISHING ROD HOLDERS ELECTRONICS COMPASS PAGE 2-3 4-5 6-7 7 8-9 10 10 12 14-15 15 16 16 16 16 16 & 23 17 18 19 19 20-23 24-25 24 DOLLY CARTS TRAILER STORAGE BOX RACK PADS / STRAPS MIRAGEDRIVE BAG COVERS / BAGS MISC ACCESSORIES REPAIRS / MAINTENENCE TOOLS HARDWARE 26 27 27 27 28 28-29 30-31...

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HATS / SHIRTS Hats with "Hobie Fishing" 5023TS Boa 5023PP / 5023TO / 5023TS / 5023VS 5023TO Oar Washed 5018BK Black 5019BK 6 Panel Low Pro HOBIE HATS Hats with Hobie “H” in contrasting color and “Hobie” on the side. Mesh versions are breathable and made from 100% Polyester. Others are 100% Cotton Brushed Twill. All but Blue/Gold have embroidered logo raised and back shadowed. 5019BK Black Low Pro 5018BK Black 5018GM Gray Mesh 5018TG Tan Green 5018RM Red Mesh 5018BL Blue 5130xx Hobie Mirage Kayaking (Gray) 5023VS Visor 5023PP Pumpkin 5018RM Red Mesh 5018GM Gray Mesh 5018BL Blue LID LATCH Don’t...

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HOBIE SUNGLASSES SUNGLASSES / ACCESSORIES Hobie ® Polarized Sunglasses are designed to improve your vision by eliminating glare, a problem that has been around since the first sunrise. Once you wear Hobie sunglasses you will never want to be without them! By cutting all glare, our sunglasses make it easier to see the wind on the water, the fish in the water and any obstacles in your way. When you put on Hobies it’s like a vacation for your eyes! See the complete line of Hobie Sunglasses at hobiepolarized.com PLAYA - 1562BLK Escondido- 1565BLK Boomer - 1564BLK BOOK - From Penguin Wings to Boat...

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WATER WEAR HOBIE WATER WEAR - CLOSEOUTS Be more comfortable and extend your kayaking / sailing season by dressing appropriately for the conditions. Mix and match layers to get the comfort you desire. Hobie water wear is designed for both kayaking and sailing needs. Hobie Spray Top Designed for active kayaking and sailing. Can be worn with swim trunks or over a wetsuit. Mix and match layers to get the comfort you desire. Spray and wind protection. Beautiful styling and extra durable construction. Construction Features: Neck and wrist seals, Neoprene waist seal, Breathable 5000cm3 nylon shell,...

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SAFETY FLAG Be Seen! When out on your kayak, you flag with a light weight, low drag, and portable style. Insert foam base into molded-in or Live Well rod holders. are very low to the water. Add to that any wave or swell action and you are often hidden from other boaters view. The 4' tall safety flag will help other boaters see you. Very important in areas with mixed boating traffic! For mounting in areas with internal access, you can use large washers and the provided nuts for mounting. Otherwise, in areas with no internal access, use the mount which includes bolts and well nuts. 72020002 SAFETY...

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LIFE VESTS / PFD HOBIE HI-BACK MESH by Stohlquist This front entry vest was designed just for Hobie Kayaks! The flotation in the back is up high and away from the seatback (less bulk down low). Short length does not “ride up” around your neck when you are sitting. There is a mesh panel across the back. Front zip entry for easy on and off. A zipper keeper to prevent the zipper from slipping down when in use. Large mesh pockets on the front for easy storage and access of small items. Stretchy neoprene adjustable padded shoulders. Ventilated mesh side panels. High waistline cut. Huge arm cutouts...

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HOBIE eVOLVE v2 HOBIE eVOLVE v2 POWERED BY TORQEEDO Whether you’re augmenting your MirageDrive or using the Hobie eVolve as your primary power source, this quiet and efficient electric motor will dramatically expand your horizons. Maybe there’s a ripping tidal current or a series of fast-flowing eddies that you must negotiate before reaching that pristine shoreline. Maybe it’s a bay that’s always been a little too far explore. Or maybe it’s just been a long day and your tired muscles could use a break. Either way, the clean, quiet, eVolve system is there for you. This tidy German-engineered electric...

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HOBIE eVOLVE v2 REMOTE THROTTLE While the outboard might be transom-hung, the driver doesn’t have to sit astern thanks to our Remote Throttle, which attaches via a RAM mounting unit (included) to provide throttle control from your favorite seating position. The LCD screen displays all the trip info you need (such as speed and range) while you’re underway. For safety, the unit features a magnetic key-to-throttle connection; break this magnetic connection and the motor immediately stops. Lithium Battery v2 A lightweight, 6.6-pound, 320 Wh Lithium-Manganese battery (11Ah at 29.6V) powers the system’s...

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ST FINS ...and you thought the Hobie MirageDrive was the most amazing propulsion system ever seen! Now you can make your Hobie MirageDrive a SUPER PERFORMER! RBO KIT These ST (Square Tip) designs will require a bit more effort to pedal. The added effort is commonly compared to pedaling a bike up a slight incline. In addition, the included fin tension screw allows adjustment to achieve lower end torque or top end speed to meet the desires of the pedaler. SHOWN Hobie Mirage kayak users report as much as 10% increase in speed and more using ST TURBO Fins. But its not all about speed, you can get...

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