Mirage Tandem Island
Experience the thrill of sailing with ease on the
Hobie Mirage Tandem Island
This tandem kayak combines Hobie's innovative MirageDrive system with a robust sail plan, making it perfect for adventure seekers looking to share the journey. Whether you're catching a breeze or cruising calm waters, the Tandem Island offers a unique sailing experience that's both exhilarating and accessible.
Boat/Kayak Details
The Mirage Tandem Island is designed for performance and versatility. Equipped with dual MirageDrives, this kayak offers exceptional pedal power, allowing for effortless maneuverability even in light winds. The kayak’s central hull features Hobie's high-end construction with multiple Twist and Seal hatches and a spacious bow hatch for ample below-decks storage. The easy-to-deploy lever-operated rudder and centerboard ensure optimal control, while dual rudder controls enhance handling. Praised as Hobie’s ultimate fishing platform, the Tandem Island can achieve trolling speeds that are ideal for marlin teasing.
Boat Specifications
- Crew: 1-2
- 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: 130 lbs / 59 kg
- Fully Rigged Weight: 240 lbs / 109 kg
- Mast Length: 18' / 5.49 m
- Sail Area: 90 ft² / 8.4 m²
- Hull Construction: Rotomolded Polyethylene
Powered by MirageDrive 180
The MirageDrive 180 replaces traditional paddles with efficient pedal propulsion, allowing you to navigate more easily and cover greater distances with less effort.
Vantage CT Seating
The Vantage seating system is fully adjustable for ultimate comfort during extended trips, featuring adjustable seat-back, bottom, height, and lumbar support.
Lowrance® Ready System
The kayak comes equipped with a built-in transducer mount and pre-installed through-hull cable plugs, making it ready to fit a Lowrance transducer for enhanced fish finding capabilities (transducer not included).