Grampa Spey wrote:
How much do Sidekick outriggers (amas) add to weight limit?
I can't answer all of your questions, but I can probably answer this one. The answer is none. If you look at the specs for an Adventure Island, and an adventure, you'll notice that the weight limit on both boats is the same, 350 pounds.
Adding outriggers, or aka's and ama's should increase how much buoyancy you have, but there are usually other stresses at play.
There are many of us that use our boats outside of Hobie's recommended uses, (such as sailing in small craft advisories) but Hobie will not officially certify their boats for these uses.
It comes down to how comfortable you are with taking a boat outside of Hobie's recommended uses, especially if it comes to a warranty claim.