2015 Hobie Tandem Island

Looks like an extra bungee on the amas - what's that for?

Also looks like double bungees on the ama.

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006

This is a first prototype photo taken months ago - so don't read too much into the details.

Basically in production there will be a extra fitting with a bungee loop to keep the ama's folded in - the old Islands had a bungee loop on the aka arm - but we're going to a new setup that works better. This photo though doesn't have the final design - it won't dangle like that.

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Jacques Bernier
http://www.hobie.com/
http://www.facebook.com/HobieCatCompany

The double bungees on the akas is standard now on AI and TI.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

The new manual is available for download on our product support page - here's a link: http://static.hobiecat.com/digital_assets/89601-adventure-island-manual-141027.pdf

It shows the new arrangement. (pages- 13 & 29)

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Jacques Bernier
http://www.hobie.com/
http://www.facebook.com/HobieCatCompany

That Steering Riser (P41) is a great idea, well done guys.

Hmmm I may need to lenghten the trailer if the Amas push back that far folded.

Many thanks for posting the AI Manual and photos. Have a Great Christmas and New Year.

Cheers, XD

Question for Matt.
How long is the AI with the amas folded. The old AI on my trailer just fits in my garage.

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2021 Dune Hobie Lynx

Here is the image from page 29 of the 2015 AI manual--you can make your own guess about how far the amas extend back when folded.



My rough estimate is that the folded amas extend 18" beyond the end of the stern. Remember, the 2015 hull is also a bit longer than previous models.

I will have both a 2011 and 2015 AI. I bought the Trailex AI (double) trailer for the previous model AI. Looking at the above image, it appears that I may have to modify my trailer to handle both AIs. Hogman, you may have to make an addition to your garage.

Keith

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2015 AI 2, 2014 Tandem

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." A. Einstein

"Less is more" Anon

It's about 16'8" all folded up. The drawing is a little misleading. The back of the amas are nearly lined up with the leading edge of the rudder blade when the rudder is up.

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Brendan Castile

I just ran out and measured my 2011 AI, and it is 16'6" from the rear edge of the vertical rudder to the tip of the bow.

Keith

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2015 AI 2, 2014 Tandem

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." A. Einstein

"Less is more" Anon

Looking at all the pics it looks like santas elves have been very busy at the Hobie factory, it looks like they are keeping the naughty and nice piles separated (with the red ones naughty). I suspect this next generation of boats will be even more popular. Good for Hobie.
Bob

Perfect, no trailer mods for me then. Thanks Brendan.
The next thing I have to see is the cradles, but, that can wait till next year.

Awesome! Looking forward to one of those white ones arriving in Charlotte NC soon!

Ama likin' this picture

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Alan W.

Papaya AI2 to replace my well worn V1
TheTwins - His/Hers 2007 Papaya Hobie Adventure Island's (v1.00.01)
.. and a Hobie Outback SUV

Just put a deposit down on a 2015 dune colored TI. The only thing is.. I wish it came with a black trim sail vs. the blue.. very small nit pick...

I have always thought the AI is the cooler looking boat but I think I am going to really enjoy the TI..