It is with great pleasure that we announce the newest addition to our product line-up, The Hobie Mirage Tandem Island, a 18' 6" Trimaran "Sail/yak" that incorporates the patented Hobie MirageDrive® into a unique sailing machine unlike any other sailing craft on the water. We expect this product to release 1st quarter 2010. Specifications and information subject to change.

Here are the features that make the Tandem Island so special:

• A boomless, roller-furling sail rig similar to the rig on the Hobie Bravo with plenty of sail area for excellent performance, completely manageable from the cockpit with the pull of a line.
• Two retractable amas that fold up against the side of the boat for easy docking, maneuverability, and transport.
• The cockpit is a stable platform, expanded to a tandem, from the Hobie Mirage Adventure Kayak, offering full versatility as a pedaling kayak when conditions are not convenient for sailing.
• The Hobie Mirage Drive allows the boat to be pedaled while under sail, or simply pedaled with the sail furled for versatility not found in any other sailboat.
• The Tandem Island is loaded with additional standard features such as a centerboard; oversized "Twist and Stow" rudder; Mast and Sail Cover; and an Ama/Daggerboard Bag.
• The Tandem Island is offered in two color packages: Golden Papaya and Red Hibiscus. Both options include beautifully color-coordinated sails.

Specifications:
Length Overall: 18' 6" / 5.64 m
Ama Length: 13' 4" / 4.06 m
Width W/ Amas Out: 10' / 3.05 m
Width W/ Amas Floded in: 4' / 1.22 m
Width (hull only): 30" / 0.76 m
Mast Height: 18' / 5.49 m
Sail Area : 90 sq. ft. / 8.4 m2
MirageDrive Weight x2: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg
Rigged Weight: 190 lbs. / 86.18 kg
Capacity: 600 lbs. / 272 kg (More info on load distribution)

Features:
>> Two MirageDrives with Turbo Fins
>> Two high-back Mirage seats with self-inflating lumbar supports
>> Roller furling mainsail
>> Two piece carbon fiber mast
>> Two color coordinated amas
>> Deck-mounted crossbars
>> Easily retractable and removable amas
>> Snap-release akas  and carry bag
>> Fully-retractable, built-in, kick-up center board 
>> Large  Twist and Stow rudder
>> Two 2-piece paddles with on hull storage
>> All lines and hardware plus Harken Blocks
>> Dual steering  tillers in front and rear cockpits that are tiller-extension ready
>> Dual rudder retract and deploy controls for front and rear cockpits
>> Dual sheeting  controls for front and rear cockpit sail control
>> Two molded-in rod holders
>> Rear cargo compartment with Bungee® tie-downs
>> Large Rear cargo compartment that accommodates Hobie Livewell
>> Large covered bow hatch
>> Three 8” Twist and Seal 8” hatches
>> Four mesh stowage pockets
>> Four cup / bottle holders

Basic Hobie Features Video

Options:
>> Plug-in Kayak Cart
>> Hobie eVolve Electric Motor Kit
>> Aka Trampoline Kit
>> Navigation Package
>> Spray Dodger
>> Aluminum Trailer
>> See the accessory page for many more available options

>> Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Brochure 
     (Adobe Acrobat / pdf 1.4MB)

>> Hobie Kayak Brochure 
     (Adobe Acrobat / pdf 6.3MB)


>> Hobie Kayak Parts and Accessories Catalog
     (Adobe Acrobat / pdf 7.1MB)

>> Hobie Kayak Video Owner's Manual
      (Video by Chapter)

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