hobie sailing trimaran

Hobie Tandem Island

From: $ 12,290.00

Pedal, Paddle & Sail – the Hobie Tandem Island (TI) can do it all. The TI is the most capable craft Hobie make and is an incredible boat for couples, families and friends. Use it as a kayak (hull only), outrigger (single ama) or full sailing trimaran!

Hobie Tandem Island Trimaran Sailing Kayak

The Hobie Tandem Island Mirage trimaran sailing kayak is the two-seater big brother to the Adventure Island (AI), which was designed and built by Hobie due to popular demand. The ‘TI’ as it is otherwise known is bigger, faster, more stable and offers greater carrying capacity and versatility. The TI is a tandem trimaran sailing vessel that is easily the most capable Hobie Miragedrive boat, partly because it can also be used as a kayak and Polynesian-style outrigger as well as a sailing trimaran. The ability to configure the TI to suit the conditions on the day makes it a highly capable craft that can do more in a greater variety of conditions.

Whether you’re into maximizing your kayak fishing adventures or simply just love to sail (but cannot afford, store, transport or bother with a larger Hobie catamaran ) the Tandem Island commands your attention

Used as a kayak the Hobie Tandem Island is the fastest tandem model in Hobie’s fleet, as well as being the most stable. As an outrigger it is even more stable and doesn’t suffer too much from a loss of speed. When there is little or no wind the TI can be used to great effect in either configuration, ideal for touring, sight-seeing, kayak fishing and camping trips. When the wind is blowing, however, the TI absolutely shines in it’s default state as a trimaran. Light winds will move the TI along at a steady pace and stronger winds will push it along with eyebrow raising speeds, the respective experience ranging from serenely relaxing to downright thrilling.

Hobie Tandem Island Specifications

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 *
Fitted Hull Weight: 59 kg
Fully Rigged Weight: 90 kg
Mast Length: 18′ / 5.49 m
Sail Area: 90 ft² / 8.4 m²
Hull Construction: Rotomolded Polyethylene
3 Year Warranty

Hobie Tandem Island Features

2x MD180 MirageDrives with ST Turbo Kick Up Fins
All Lines and Hardware Plus Harken Blocks
Deck-Mounted Crossbars
Dual Rudder Deploy and Retract Controls in Front and Rear Cockpits
Dual Steering
Easily Retractable and Removable Amas
Four Cup Holders
Four Mesh Stowage Pockets
Fully-Retractable
Kick-up Centerboard
Kick-up Island Rudder
Large Bow Hatch
Lowrance® Ready
Patented Roller-Furling Sail with Battens
Rear Cargo Area with Bungee® Tie-Downs
Roller-Furling Main Sail
Steering Controls in Front and Rear Cockpits
Three 8” Twist and Seal Hatches
Two 2-Piece paddles with On-Aka Storage
Two Molded-In Rod Holders
Two-Piece Carbon Composite Mast
Vantage CT Seating
Click & Collect Pick Up Option available for Mornington Peninsula and Victorian residents
Delivery options available for Victoria, Tasmania, ACT and Southern NSW