Converting the AI to 2 seats

Don't know whether this has been covered before, but a quick and easy way to convert the AI to a workable 2 seater is to simply fit an Ocean Kayak comfort plus, strap in seat into the rear stowage area facing backwards. I fixed it in using the crossbar to locate the straps on the back of the seat and clipped the side straps into the standard tie down rings fitted in the rear. Took a friend out this afternoon when the wind had dropped off to look at the seal colony, it worked a treat and I think although it sits lower in the water at the rear, it travels better in a straight line and with the bow raised a little, deals with waves better. My friend sat in the back with her feet flat on the rear deck and with her head not far behind mine, didn't really have any problems with the main sheet, as long as I warned her before tacking.

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Either lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way!

Way to go rok... never thought of that! Facing backwards isnt the greatest- but you are right about the position aiding in overall performance /balance etc. I`d take that over riding on the tramps for sure.

Nissan Motors has a ritual. If an engineer comes up with a new idea that is used-they soak him down with water and he has to work the whole day wet! Consider yourself soaked dude

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I am still wet from sailing the AI yesterday!

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Either lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way!

That's where my daughters sit when they come out with me.

If I take them both the 9 y/o goes in the back and the 5y/o can sit in front of me - then I make her do the pedalling

Dave

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A Hobie Sport and 2 Hobie Adventure Island's - Papaya & Hibiscus - I couldn't make up my mind so like I usually end up doing with lures I bought both and hid the credit card statement

You gotta get the trampolines then. Now I can take my 11, 5 and 4 year olds no problem.

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jzk

Hobie Adventure Island.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTIq7IhU84Y[/youtube]

Isnt it a 350lb weight restriction?
Damn you guys are brave.

Dont mind me -Im watching "Jaws"
got it at Wal Mart for 5 bucks

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I don't think we were much over the weight limit, if at all:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4euSPdE6K_M

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jzk

Hobie Adventure Island.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTIq7IhU84Y[/youtube]

Excellent!

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Either lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way!

You`re little girls could be transformed into shark meat pal.
Sorry-I just got done watching Jaws.

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New to PCs and this forum stuff. Had an original Outback and Classic. sold them both for the A.I.. Love the boat and especially this site... (if I can figure out how to use it)

Maybe Blue Gill meat on this little Wisconsin Lake:)

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jzk

Hobie Adventure Island.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTIq7IhU84Y[/youtube]

Lakes? So you are safe on lakes?
"Nessie" will swallow you whole...

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New to PCs and this forum stuff. Had an original Outback and Classic. sold them both for the A.I.. Love the boat and especially this site... (if I can figure out how to use it)

That wouldn't be Placid Lake, would it?

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Hi Rokraider
- Great setup! I'm going to do it also. Thanks.
- Now with tramps, AI becomes a 4 person boat.
----- Al K

I`ve fit a seat backwards but never thought about it until roks post -luckily my girlfriend weighs 110!

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New to PCs and this forum stuff. Had an original Outback and Classic. sold them both for the A.I.. Love the boat and especially this site... (if I can figure out how to use it)