Research 201 - Hobie Cat Boats - Mirage Tandem Island

~Mirage Tandem Island

Grab a partner and enjoy the ride on a Tandem Island. The puff hits and the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island’s leeward ama chisels into the water, its efficient, square-topped mainsail immediately translating increased wind speed into extra boat speed.

The Tandem Island’s two-piece carbon-fiber rig minimizes weight aloft—thus stiffening the ride—and both cockpits are fitted with steerage and sail-handling controls, allowing sailors of all abilities to share the experience. Best yet, the crossbars, amas, akas and rig are easily stripped, converting the Tandem Island’s rotomolded polyethylene hull into a highly efficient, pedal-or paddle-powered touring kayak with enough hatches and on-deck stowage for multi-day escapes.
Beam: 10 ft. 0 in.
Max load: 600
Standard features: Adjustable High Back Padded Seats w/ Inflatable Lumbar Supports
All Lines and Hardware Plus Harken Blocks
Deck-Mounted crossbars
Dual Rudder Deploy and Retract Controls in Front and Rear Cockpits
Dual Steering
Dual Steering Controls in Front and Rear Cockpits
Easily Retractable and Removable Amas
Four Cup Holders
Four Mesh Stowage Pockets
Fully-Retractable, Kick-Up Centerboard
Kick-up Island Rudder
Large Bow Hatch
Patented Roller-Furling Sail with Battens
Rear Cargo Compartment with Bungee Tie-Downs
Roller-furling Main Sail
Three 8" Twist and Seal Hatches w/ Gear Bucket
Two 2-piece paddles w/ On-Aka Storage
Two MirageDrives
Two Molded-In Rod Holders
Two-Piece Carbon Fiber Mast