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| Author: | AlohaDan [ Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Boat rumor. |
I've heard from an experienced poster that Hobie has a new boat in the works. A sailing tri design. If so certainly timely given the Adventure Island is based on what is now an old (em..maybe mature would be more kindly) hull design. So it shold go faster, further, etc. Assuming it's geared for fishing, Mr Skidmore, can we please have an enclosed 6 foot fish box!!!! Not to mention inside gear storage ala Pro Angler. And a bubble hatch option for exploration (ever notice all tha gear piled up on the decks of yaks on the cover of "SEA KAYAKER". Why?? ) Get the load CG low and keep it dry. A touch that should make a lot of exploring customers get into SOT's versus SIt Insides. Heck resurrect the Pelagic Hobie engineers, in case you forgot go: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=29921&hilit=Pelagic And don't forget all those mod changes by the AI/TI posters. |
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| Author: | Yakaholic [ Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
Love our AIs but would like to see something a little faster while still keeping all the positive AI traits (mirage drive, easy to assemble, ect) |
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| Author: | charlief [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
Please just make it around 14 foot 6 with a rear well around the size of an Outback, Revo front hatch, transducer scupper, forward as well as rear rod holders, enough rocker to handle head winds and swell and enough width and primary stability to be a great fishing platform. A stretched revo with a bit of outback thrown in - please 
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| Author: | Kal-P-Dal [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
 Ohh I was hoping for an Adventure kayak, a meter longer, in carbon fiber...  thomas |
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| Author: | AlohaDan [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
Kai Pretty close to what I want also. Aloha Dan |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
I want one too! 
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| Author: | eclipse504 [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
MINI ADVENTURE ISLAND PLEASE! REVOLUTION ISLAND? OR MINI PRO ANGLER! I'll buy both in a heartbeat. |
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| Author: | coastbum [ Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
My vote is for Adventure about 18', slightly narrower, less chine, transducer scupper hole, and CARBON FIBER!! Or at least fiberglass. |
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| Author: | sherminator [ Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
eclipse504 wrote: MINI ADVENTURE ISLAND PLEASE! REVOLUTION ISLAND? OR MINI PRO ANGLER! I'll buy both in a heartbeat. The rumor out our way is the smaller PA - maybe you'll get one of your wishes!
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| Author: | rafiki2cu [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
sherminator wrote: eclipse504 wrote: MINI ADVENTURE ISLAND PLEASE! REVOLUTION ISLAND? OR MINI PRO ANGLER! I'll buy both in a heartbeat. The rumor out our way is the smaller PA - maybe you'll get one of your wishes! If Hobie is making a smaller PA when would they release info on it? |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
rafiki2cu wrote: If Hobie is making a smaller PA when would they release info on it? Most "official" information comes out around September. |
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| Author: | mantaray [ Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
Won't have to wait for September. Looks like the PA 12 will be available in June. Looks like a nice boat... Looking forward to some reviews from those who get their hands on one early... |
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| Author: | Yakaholic [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
Well the new Pro Angler 12 looks pretty neat. So now what about that new Hobie Trimaran!? Looking at the newly designed Triak trimaran boat it has moved closer to the Island design adopting a roller furling main sail and EZ assembly. Where it differs from the Hobie Island is the longer 18' sleek fiberglass hull and a spinner sail addition. Needless to say it is a faster boat than the AI. Hoping that Hobie's new trimaran takes the AI to a new level with a 2nd sail option, more speed and a dryer design. Maybe something akin to the Traik. Still love both my AIs just looking for Hobie's next leap of innovation and fun. |
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| Author: | mingle [ Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Boat rumor. |
A lighter, faster, drier A.I. would be at the top of my wishlist... |
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