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Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
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Author:  Im_Suttle [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:39 am ]
Post subject:  Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
I tried it this weekend and the sail mount isn't deep enough or tight enough to hold the support rod. perhaps a version with stays, or a design change to allow the mast pocket to extend deeper into the floor.

I think there should be a disclaimer for the inflatables, currently the website https://www.hobie.com/accessories/bimini/ says:
Quote:
Compatible with all Hobie Kayaks equipped with the forward accessory mount base.


The dealer where I purchased them only stocks I11 models, so he didn't know they wouldn't work.

Disappointed.

Allen
Author:  mmiller [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
Bummer. Sorry about that.

Quote:
Compatible with all Hobie Kayaks equipped with the forward accessory mount base.


That is the disclaimer... the dealer should know, but guess if they only sell i-series... it made no sense to them.
Author:  Im_Suttle [ Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
I'm sorry I wasn't clear, Matt -

The dealer carries the full line of Hobie Mirage and paddle kayaks - but the only inflatable he carries is the I11 - not I9, I12 or I14.

I spoke to my own "normal" dealer this afternoon (the one who has handled my warranty work) and he thinks there should be a modification to the kit to make these work with inflatables - a bushing and bungies that connect the three forward metal d-rings to the support. He suspects there will be enough demand from inflatable owners.

there's a sail kit for the inflatables - why not a kit to make the bimini work?

regards,

Allen
Author:  mmiller [ Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
The sail kit uses stays to support the mast up high, so low load. The bimini is short so line loads would have to be high and that is hard on the d rings. I'm sure we will do it if the engineers can find a way.
Author:  Im_Suttle [ Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
Thank you, Matt - I understand.

Maybe a 6-12" sleeve that fits the bottom of the bimini support and slips into the mast pocket and can bungee to the hook? on that pocket.

I haven't seen a sail mounted on an inflatable, or I don't remember seeing one...

anyway, thanks for being responsive - as always.

Allen
Author:  Darth Ender [ Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
Im_Suttle wrote:
Thank you, Matt - I understand.

Maybe a 6-12" sleeve that fits the bottom of the bimini support and slips into the mast pocket and can bungee to the hook? on that pocket.

I haven't seen a sail mounted on an inflatable, or I don't remember seeing one...

anyway, thanks for being responsive - as always.

Allen


Here's one of me a couple weekends ago

Image
Author:  Im_Suttle [ Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
Darth Ender wrote:
Im_Suttle wrote:
Thank you, Matt - I understand.

Maybe a 6-12" sleeve that fits the bottom of the bimini support and slips into the mast pocket and can bungee to the hook? on that pocket.

I haven't seen a sail mounted on an inflatable, or I don't remember seeing one...

anyway, thanks for being responsive - as always.

Allen


Here's one of me a couple weekends ago

Image
Who makes that sail, if you're willing to share?

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Author:  Darth Ender [ Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
Hobie. I made it better with outdoor fabric paint (which is actually closer to a fabric dye with uv protectant) and stencils :)
Author:  mmiller [ Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
:)
Author:  Im_Suttle [ Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
Darth Ender wrote:
Hobie. I made it better with outdoor fabric paint (which is actually closer to a fabric dye with uv protectant) and stencils :)

who is the poor sail-less inflato captain forced to take your pic? :P
Author:  Darth Ender [ Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Bimini will not work with I9s
Im_Suttle wrote:
Darth Ender wrote:
Hobie. I made it better with outdoor fabric paint (which is actually closer to a fabric dye with uv protectant) and stencils :)

who is the poor sail-less inflato captain forced to take your pic? :P



The wife. She is scared she won't be good at it.

Her sail, I did in a buckeye theme s since she is very much a fan.
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