2015 Photos

When will 2015's AI ship?

Are photos available of rumored hull profile change at bow?

Plus any other info that might help in decision to upgrade

Mahalo

AlohaDan

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Take a look at the top of the page "sailboats", for a photo.

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Tony Stott
2012 Tandem Island "SIC EM" with Hobie spinnaker

Hi Dan!

I've been studying it too. Then new AI is 7" longer and 2" wider. Weight capacity is up 50# to 400#. Mast is 16" higher, but only 7.5sqft more sail because of the higher cut, probably mostly for the new higher seat. It is 27# heavier assembled.

I can't tell as much from the pictures. The rear hatch is now in at the rear of the tank-well. The bow widens faster than our current models. The bow looks a little shorter, but hopefully not, making the cockpit area a bit larger. The front hatch looks a little narrower, but again hopefully not.

The deck must be thicker like the TI, but I have yet to see it in any pictures.

A big plus is the longer ama. Putting the TI ama on my AI made a much smoother ride and in most conditions no slower, so hopefully these new midsize ama will do as well. I hope they start shipping soon, as I need to adjust Sprayskirts for the new design!

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006