Hobie Hobie 16 Boat User Manual


 
FRAMING THE HULLS
Tools needed: Rubber mallet, adjustable crescent wrench, screwdriver, and pliers.
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
Assemble the frame components as shown in the With an assistant, position the hulls as shown, using
photo. The flared portion of the sidebar track must be the packing carton end caps for assembly stands.
forward and facing inward. Make sure that the flatter sides of the hulls face out-
ward. Carefully place the frame on the pylons, align-
ing it so that each corner casting in turn can be started
onto its pylon. Do not drive the castings down until all
have been equally started.
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Beginning at the left front, drive each corner casting Once all the castings are properly positioned, install
down onto the pylon until the bolt holes line up. the pylon bolts and nuts, with the nuts inboard. Tighten
NOTE: Strike the casting directly over the pylon only. securely, but do not over-torque.
Binding or damage could otherwise result. Use a soft
mallet only.
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