Is Hobie discontinuing the Adventure Island?
Is Hobie discontinuing the Adventure Island?
Was told in a Hobie FB group the AI discontinuation was officially announced. Hobie will continue making parts for two years.
How heavy is a Hobie Tandem Island?
Mirage Tandem Island Specifications
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| Fully Rigged Weight: | 240 lbs / 109 kg |
| Mast Length: | 18′ / 5.49 m |
| Sail Area: | 90 ft² / 8.4 m² |
| Hull Construction: | Rotomolded Polyethylene |
How fast is a Hobie Adventure Island?
Typically they top out between 10 and 12.2 mph. Unless you were sail surfing off Maui you never hit 17mph.
How wide is Hobie Tandem Island?
30″
Specifications: Crew: 1-2. Length: 18′ 6″ Width: 30″
How fast can a sailing kayak go?
At the fast end some experienced kayak sailors regularly report steady 8mph and some times 12+mph surges. This is faster than most small sail boats will go & surely faster than 99% of kayakers can paddle.
Can I put a sail on my kayak?
Putting a sail rig on your kayak is the start a new realm of kayaking. You can carry a sail without giving up any of the joys of paddling. When the wind conditions are righ, you can pop a sail and add speed and lots of fun to you outing.
Do kayak sails work?
Kayak sails can come in handy during long paddling trips and can be ideal for sea kayaks or touring kayaks where you might be on a multi-day trip. They can be ideal for open water kayaking or canoeing where you have a bit of a breeze or light winds that can help power you over the water.
What is a Hobie Adventure Island?
The Hobie Adventure Island is equal parts kayak, outrigger and trimaran sailing craft. Not only is it one of the most unique boats on the market, it’s also one of the most capable and fun to use.
Is the Hobie Mirage Adventure Island a good kayak?
An absolute joy on the water, the Hobie Mirage Adventure Island is an impressively approachable trimaran sailing kayak. A roller-furling, vertically battened mainsail provides lift, a retractable centerboard prevents lateral slip, and the larger amas tuck parallel against the rotomolded polyethylene hull for docking.
What happened to the Hobie Cat Adventure Island?
The Adventure Island has been discontinued by Hobie Cat, but the two seater Tandem Island is available going forward. Check out the Tandem Island page or contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Does the Hobie Mirage tandem Island have a transducer?
The Hobie Mirage Tandem Island comes standard with a built-in transducer mount and includes through-hull cable plugs. ( Lowrance transducer not included. Shown on the Mirage Outback. ) If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
