Hobie SPORT CRUISER 21 - Manual (Page 23)

25. HULL STORAGE HATCHES
It is very important to fully secure the hatches
when sailing. The compartments are sealed
with bulkheads to prevent flooding the entire
hull if the hatch fails. The hatch should also be
fully secured when trailering to prevent loss.
Inspect the hatch and become familiar with the
locking mechanism.
The "T" bar will turn a full 90 degrees to
engage the deck when locking. You will hear a
distinctive clunk when the bar hits the 90
degree stop built into the hatch.
When removing the hatch the bar will turn 90
degrees back and hit the stop again.
Be sure that items stored in the hull do not
block the "T" bar from turning fully and hitting
the 90 degree stop.
FIRST-Spin the locking lever counter
clockwise to fully loosen the "T" bar. This will
allow full clearance in the hull when turning to
the locked position.
SECOND-Move the "T" bar to the open
position. Align the "T" bar and the lever as a
visual indicator of the "T" bar position when the
hatch is placed in the hull.
THIRD-Turn the locking lever clockwise until
you hear the "CLUNK" and confirm that the
lever is positioned 90 degrees to the open
position (This confirmation may seem
redundant but the hatch must engage the hull
at the full 90 degree position to assure a
secure seal!).
CAUTION!! The "T" bar may contact items
stored in the hull or the lip of the storage
compartment and not move to the full 90
degree position before the hatch is tightened.
The lever can be tightened in this position and
not secure the lid!!!
FOURTH-Continue turning the locking lever in
the clockwise direction until the gaskets are
partly compressed. It is not necessary to fully
compress the gaskets to achieve a secure
hatch and may damage the gaskets if over
tightened.
NOTE: It will take fewer turns of the lever to
remove the hatch. When reinstalling, it is very
important to further loosen the lever to assure
proper "T" bar clearance in the hull!!!
26. THE TENT (option)
The tent is installed below the boom and may
be installed around the furled mainsail. The
boom should be supported by the topping lift.
Attach the collar around the mast below the
boom.
Attach the boom straps.
Tie the halyard to the outboard end of the
boom.
Attach the line and bungee cord hooks along
the outer edge of the wing trampolines,
passing the line over the wings.
Pull the halyard up to level the rear door.
Tension the bungee and lines.
Attach the sticky back velcro along the hull lip
to accept the side wall velcro.
Place short sections of sticky back velcro
under the front of the cabin to accept the front
tent hold down velcro (it is advised to lightly
sand the hull lip and under side of the car
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