I have a hobie 16 and a tandem island. The hobie 16 vs tandem island should be pretty similar. I think the biggest difference is in beach launching and landing. The tandem island is hard to lauch in any kind of surf and is harder to drag up the beach. Beach wheels are harder to get under the TI at the beach. The TI is better in alot of ways! It's a better dive/fishing platform, sets up easier, can be launched from a boat ramp, I would rather be on my TI offshore in a storm it wet but safe. My wife bought me my H16 many years ago and has told me she gets the proceeds of its sale! So, in my case, its obvious I have to keep them both. They both have days they're better suited for. Sort of like a golfer uses the clubs in their bag, I'll use the TI on those calm summer days and the 16 when it honking.
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