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2011-12-hobie-kayaking-fishing-collection-brochure

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Introduction
Hobie Alter, the founder of Hobie, revolutionized water sports with innovative designs in surfing and sailing. The company continues this legacy with kayaks designed for fun and efficiency, particularly through the introduction of the pedal-driven MirageDrive system.
Historical Background
Initially, kayaks were used for hunting and fishing, but Hobie transformed them into recreational vessels. The company identified the limitations of traditional kayaks and canoes, such as fragility and instability, and addressed these with durable, stable designs.
Innovations
Hobie introduced the MirageDrive in 1997, a pedal-powered system inspired by penguin fin strokes, allowing for hands-free kayaking. This innovation enhanced speed, range, and user experience, making kayaking more accessible and enjoyable.
Product Evolution
Hobie developed various kayak models tailored for different activities, including fishing-specific designs like the Outback, Revolution, and Pro Angler. These models feature stability for casting, utility trays, tackle-box storage, and optional accessories like Livewells and rod holders.
Features of Hobie Kayaks
Key features include ergonomic carrying handles, large storage hatches, sail mounts, mesh-covered stowage pockets, drink holders, and rudder control systems. The MirageDrive system remains a central feature, providing efficient propulsion and freeing hands for other activities.
Model Specifications
Hobie offers a range of models, each with specific dimensions, weight capacities, and optional accessories. For example, the Outback model is 12'1" long, weighs 66 lbs, and has a capacity of 400 lbs. Options include a sail package and electric motor kit.
Conclusion
Hobie kayaks are designed for maximum enjoyment and efficiency on the water. With innovative features and customizable options, they offer a versatile and rewarding experience for both recreational and serious kayakers.
Overview of Hobie Mirage Kayaks and Accessories
Hobie Mirage Series Accessories
  • Anchor Kit: Includes a three-pound folding anchor, 60 feet of line, and a storage bag. Best used with the Hobie Anchor Trolley Kit.
  • Stake-Out Pole: Fiberglass pole with a metal tip and rubber grip for maintaining position in shallow waters.
  • Drift Chute: Cone-shaped sea anchor to slow drift in windy conditions.
  • Anchor Trolley: A closed-loop line system for easy deployment of anchors and drift chutes.
  • Fish Finder Package: Includes a Lowrance X-4 Pro fish finder, RAM mount, and installation kit.
  • Ram Rod Tube: Keeps fishing rods within reach, suitable for trolling.
  • Gear Buckets: Tackle box designed to fit Hobie’s 8" Twist and Seal hatch.
  • Ultimate Kayak Navigation Package: Features Lowrance GPS, RAM Mount, and Ritchie Compass.
  • Hobie Livewell: Efficient livewell with a high-flow pump and eight-gallon capacity.
  • Rod Holder Extension: Provides added security for rods.
  • Rod Leash: Elasticized webbing to prevent rod loss.
  • Safety Kit: 33-piece first-aid kit for fishing safety.
  • Safety Flag: Increases kayak visibility with a four-foot orange pole and pennant.
Hobie Mirage Kayak Models
  • Outfitter: Designed for utility and performance with dual MirageDrives, ample storage, and a stable hull. Specs: Length 12' 8", Width 34", Capacity 425 lbs.
  • Oasis: Features quick acceleration and cruising speed with dual MirageDrives. Specs: Length 14' 6", Width 33", Capacity 550 lbs.
  • Adventure: Long, lean touring kayak with ample storage and ease of use. Specs: Length 16', Width 27.5", Capacity 350 lbs.
  • Adventure Island: Convertible sailing kayak with amas and a mainsail. Specs: Length 16', Beam with Amas Out 9' 4", Sail Area 57.5 ft².
  • Tandem Island: Two-person sailing kayak with dual MirageDrives and a roller-furling mainsail. Specs: Length 18' 6", Beam with Amas Out 10', Capacity 600 lbs.
  • Pro Angler: Fishing-specific kayak with a stable hull and ample storage for tackle and rods. Specs: Length 13' 8", Width 38", Capacity 600 lbs.
  • i9S: Inflatable kayak offering performance and portability. Specs: Length 9', Width 36", Capacity 325 lbs.
  • i12S: Inflatable kayak with a wide hull and MirageDrive for speed and performance. Specs: Length 12', Width 36", Capacity 500 lbs.
  • i14T: Two-person inflatable kayak with dual MirageDrives, suitable for various activities. Specs: Length 14', Width 36".
Key Features Across Models
  • All models meet NMMA certification requirements for flotation.
  • Standard features include MirageDrive, adjustable high-back padded seats, and ample storage options.
  • Options for customization include plug-in carts, sail packages, and electric motor kits.
Specifications
- Length: 14' / 4.27 m
- Width: 36" / 0.91 m
- MirageDrive Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg
- Hull Weight: 61 lbs / 27.67 kg
- Capacity: 550 lbs / 249 kg
- Options: Plug-in cart, Sail package, Electric pump, Drink holder, Rod/Accessory holder, Hobie eVolve powered by Torqeedo electric motor kit
Hobie eVolve System
The Hobie eVolve is a quiet, efficient electric engine designed for MirageDrive kayaks. It offers two mounting options and can maintain cruising speeds of two knots for up to eight hours. The system includes a 230wh Lithium-Manganese battery, a remote throttle, and a GPS unit for speed and range information. The eVolve system enhances kayaking by providing additional power and range.
Mirage Inflatable Series
The series includes various kayaks with features like carrying handles, cargo areas with bungee tie-downs, adjustable padded seats, and scuppers. Each model is designed for specific needs, such as fishing or family outings, and offers options like plug-in carts and Bimini tops.
Hobie Paddle Series
This series includes models like the Hobie Lanai, Quest 11, Quest 13, Kona, and Odyssey. Each kayak is designed for stability, maneuverability, and specific activities like fishing or family paddling. They come with features like rod holders, adjustable seats, and large cargo areas.
Accessories
Hobie offers a range of accessories including luggage, hats, sunglasses, tech shirts, waterwear, life vests, and various kayak accessories like the MirageDrive Stow Bag, Mirage Sail Kit, and Bimini. Safety kits and navigation packages are also available to enhance the kayaking experience.
Product Overview
  • Anchor Trolley Kit: A system for setting anchors or deploying sea anchors and Stake-Out Poles from the cockpit, allowing easy positioning of the boat.
  • Stake-Out Pole: A vertical anchor for shallow waters, designed to be driven into sandy or muddy bottoms.
  • Inflatable Life Jacket: Lightweight and comfortable PFD suitable for various water sports.
  • Hobie Hi-Back Fisherman: A fishing and hunting vest offering comfort and safety with essential tools at hand.
  • Livewell: An 8-gallon unit for Hobie kayaks, accommodating three rods and fully assembled with batteries and charger.
  • Hunting Accessories: Includes gun mounts and camo dodgers for stealth and organization.
  • Sidekick Ama Kit: Provides additional stability for Hobie and other kayak designs.
  • Mirage ST Turbo Kit: Enhances speed with larger fins, compatible with all MirageDrives.
  • Kayak Customization Package: Offers optional attachment points for enhanced usability and aesthetics.
  • Ultimate Fishing Package: Includes a fish finder, gear bucket, rod holders, and anchor trolley kit.
  • Fish Finder Package: Comes with an X-4 Pro Fish Finder and installation kit.
  • Fly Fishing Package: Features a Hobie Sidekick, fly-rod holder, and gear keeper.
Kayak Specifications
  • Mirage Series: Offers various models with different lengths, widths, weights, and capacities, meeting NMMA certification requirements.
  • Color Options: Includes Caribbean Blue, Golden Papaya, Red Hibiscus, Ivory Dune, and Olive.
Contact Information
  • Hobie Cat Company: Located in Oceanside, CA, USA.
  • Hobie Kayak Europe: Based in Stellendam, The Netherlands.
  • Hobie Cat Australasia: Located in Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia.
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Kayaking / Fishing Collection

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About Us "The Cat That Flies" February 6, 1970 Maximimum fun, minimal drag— for us, that’s always been the program, both from a boat-design perspective and as a guiding philosophy. It began with our founder Hobie Alter, an avid surfercum-sailor-cum-inventor who revolutionized two sports (and their related cultures)—surfing and sailing—and continues today with our innovative kayaks that are purposebuilt to make you smile. While the kayak shape is one of humanity’s most basic water-borne craft, they were traditionally built for hunting, fishing and locomotion—not recreation. Recent centuries have...

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redfish. Plus, they featured less drag through the water than anything else afloat. Taking the lessons we learned about powering through surf from sailboats and surfboards, Hobie’s designers combined beaching-friendly rotomolded polyethylene technology with a low-drag, stable hull form to create the Hobie Pursuit (1996), our first kayak. After some careful R&D, we realized that our arms and shoulders often burned-out before we were ready to head ashore. The breakthrough came in 1997 with a simple-yet-revolutionary idea: Instead of paddling, why not mount fins under the hull and connect them to...

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The Hobie Mirage Series ® What makes Hobie Kayaks the Best Ride At Hobie, maximizing good times is always the goal. We believe that kayaking should be accessible, rewarding and—above all else—fun. This starts with how you power yourself through the water. For many kayakers, the chore of paddling for long hours can threaten their fun factor. Plus, paddle splashes can scare fish or birds and distract from your peaceful, on-the-water experience. Why struggle to pull with your arms when it’s way more efficient to push with your legs? Hobie’s team figured out a better solution: lose the paddle and...

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1. MirageDrive Hobie’s MirageDrive was born of the theory that it’s easier to push something with your legs (big muscles) than it is to pull something with your upper body (smaller muscles). On Hobie Mirage series kayaks, traditional paddles are included but not needed. Instead, two pedals, mounted on levers just forward of your seat, are attached to powerful underwater fins via the MirageDrive’s sleek, lightweight design. When pedaled, these flexible fins assume the shape of a propeller blade, providing forward motion with each pedal stroke. And because the fin inverts its shape on the opposite...

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Mirage Series Standard Features: Carrying handle When it comes to delivering multi-sport adventures, the versatile Hobie Sport plays to all audiences. The key is its moveable seat, which can be positioned fore or aft to accommodate kayakers of all statures and ability levels. Hobie’s MirageDrive system is standard, and the boat’s stable design facilitates a variety of activities, from a leisurely afternoon pedal to a relaxing evening of catching zephyrs using the optional Sail Package. 6" Twist and Seal hatch Sail mount MirageDrive Two-piece paddle w/ on-hull storage Specs: Options: Length: 9'...

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Mirage Series Standard Features: Carrying handle Regardless of the day’s agenda, the Outback’s can-do utility and allaround functionality allow you to get the job done in style. A wide hull provides form stability, allowing you to cast—or reel in the big one— without rocking the boat. The Outback features plenty of cargo and stowage space, and, thanks to its MirageDrive system, your hands are free to tend to your photography, casting, or whatever else is on the day’s “work list”. Large covered bow hatch Sail mount Two-piece paddle w/ on-hull storage MirageDrive Rod holders Specs: Options: Length:...

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Mirage Series Standard Features: Carrying handle Modeled after the bigger Revolution 13, the “Revo 11” features a fastyet-stable hull form, Hobie’s innovative MirageDrive system, generous stowage and lashing configurations and an optional sailing kit, giving you the ability to go. The Revo 11’s featherweight hull accelerates quickly and its nimble-minded design and impressive turning radius allows you to adroitly stalk fish and confidently negotiate persnickety shoals or currents. Large covered bow hatch Sail mount MirageDrive Specs: Options: Length: 11' 6" / 3.51 m Plug-in cart, Sail package,...

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Mirage Series Standard Features: Carrying handle Kayaking form and function intertwine with the Revolution 13. Whether you’re seeking a nimble kayak, a floating SUV, or an all-out dragster for settling friendly dockside wagers, the “Revo 13” stands ready. Featuring a lightweight, low-drag hull shape, the Revo 13 accelerates quickly and maintains speed with minimal effort; abovedeck, it’s designed for maximum hauling capacity. Three enclosed stowage spots (bow, midships and stern) and a generous stern cargo area facilitate everything from an evening paddle to a multi-day excursion. Large covered...

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The Hobie Mirage Series Why Fish from a Hobie Mirage? Peace and quiet. When you ditch the engine, you command the element of surprise; when you trade a heavy fishing boat for a kayak, shallows and reefs become casual casting grounds. Pedal instead of paddle and you liberate your hands to net your catch. Combine these factors and chances are excellent that you’ll catch more fish—and have more fun doing it—than you ever thought possible. Innovative, experienced design defines every Hobie kayak: Rod holders where you want them; ample stowage and cargo space; comfortable, ergonomic seats and the...

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10 7 6 5 8 4 9 8. Rod Leash Replacing a lost rod is no trivial purchase; safeguard your investment with Hobie’s Rod Leash. The quick-connect hook and heavyduty, elasticized webbing are effective and unobtrusive. 4. Gear Buckets This drop-in tackle box is specially designed to integrate with Hobie’s 8" Twist and Seal hatch to keep you organized. Keep your kit handy with a Gear Bucket. 6. Hobie Livewell The quiet-yet-capable Hobie Livewell is both efficient and effective. Features a highflow, self-priming Attwood pump, a six-volt gel cell battery and charger, an adjustable drain, and a tank capacity...

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