Hobie Tandem Island Hobie Kayaks
Tandem Trimaran with Mirage Drives.
For people searching for the ultimate 2-person kayak then the Tandem AI from Hobie represents the pinnacle of double kayaking experiences. Providing excellent on water performance with the versatility for several differing kayak disciplines in one top of the range package.
The Tandem Island is a sleek, stable , two-person kayak that glides over the water with ease. However, attaching the aka crossbeams, the ama floats and the two-piece carbon fiber rig (lightweight and stiff) sailing kit, then you and your partner can be sailing over the water, powered by the boomless mainsail. Both cockpits have steering and sail-control lines, making the Tandem Island ideal for partners of all abilities. Include the boat's generous storage space and large carrying capacity means that the potential for longer days on the water or multi-day trips become a distinct possibility.
The Tandem Islands ama's, aka's (outrigger system) are simply removed, converting the Tandem Island's rotomoulded hull into a very efficient, touring kayak that can be paddled traditionally or pedaled using the extremely efficient MirageDrive system. Utilising a combination of the Hobie's sail, paddle and pedal options equals a kayaking experience like no-other.,
Features
- Bow and Stern Carry Handles
- 2x Moulded-In Rod Holders
- Dual Steering
- Roller-Furling Main Sail
- Large Bow Hatch
- Vantage CT Seating
- Deck-Mounted Crossbars
- Dual Rudder Deploy and Retract Controls in Front and Rear Cockpits
- Steering Controls in Front and Rear Cockpits
- Easily Retractable and Removable Amas
- Kick-up Centreboard
- 4x Cup/Bottle Holders
- 4x Mesh Stowage Pockets
- Fully-Retractable, Kick-Up Centerboard
- Kick-up Island Rudder
- Patented Roller-Furling Sail with Battens
- Rear Cargo Area with Bungee® Tie-Downs
- 3x 8” Twist and Seal Hatches
- 2x Mirage Drives with Turbo Fins
- Two 2-Piece paddles with On-Aka Storage
- Two-Piece Carbon Composite Mast
- Lowrance® Fishfinder Ready
Dimensions
- Crew: 1-2 people
- Length: 18' 6" / 5.64 m
- Beam (Amas Folded In): 4' / 1.22 m
- Beam (Amas Out): 10' / 3.05 m
- Capacity: 600 lbs / 272 kg
- Vantage CT Seat Capacity: 275 lbs / 124.74 kg (each seat)
- Fitted Hull Weight: 130 lbs / 59 kg
- Fully Rigged Weight: 240 lbs / 109 kg
- Mast Length: 18' / 5.49 m
- Sail Area: 90 ft² / 8.4 m²
- Hull Construction: Rotomolded Polyethylene
- Floor to Aka Bars: 16.75" / 42.54 cm
- Floor to Bow: 15" / 38.1 cm
- Floor to Rudder: 29.5" / 74.93 cm
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