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SIX DECADES OF BUILDING MEMORIES How did Hobie Cat creator Hobart "Hobie" Alter He STARTED with FUN . then he kept on going. It wasn't about building boats. It was about building MEMORIES. The "Flying^H" logo is global shorthand for ease and (■, performance*™ the water. As you'd probably guess, that i sort of international reputation didn't happen overnight. j Like all good tales, the history of Hobie Alter started with a dream. In the 1940's, Hobie saw the bluff-lined coves of Laguna Beach as a setting for adventure. Skftnboards, paddleboards, surfboards, skiffs... the locals took their...

Soon enough, new Hobie models rolled out. The Hobie 18. The ultra-light Hobie 33 monohull. The Hobie Power Skiff. A -veritable flotilla of kayak?. Hobie's reach grew by leaps and Bounds: Skateboards, polarized sunglasses, apparel... all built around fun in, on, or near the water. While the history is compelling, the Hobie name has never been more timely. Our groundbreaking introduction of the MirageDrive™ pedal-driven propulsion system is the key. With the paddle relegated to back-up status, it's hands-free fun on the water. And with a deep line-up of recreational, touring, fishing, and...

MIRAGE SERIES The simple kayak was born perfect. Light, nimble, and easy to use, kayaks paddled through the ages virtually unchanged. An old design maxim says that perfection is achieved when there is nothing left to remove. The Hobie design team response? Get rid of the paddle. Welcome to the world of the Hobie MirageDrive. The ungainly paddle is replaced by the sheer efficiency of the pedal. With the largest human muscle group now in play, kayaking becomes easier and more efficient than ever. Two pedals drive a pair of underwater fins—much like a penguin's flippers. Whether snapping up to...

The MirageDrive is simple and easy to use. It inserts into the well and the "Click & Go" secures it into position. Your feet rest naturally on the self-centering padded pedals and you push each pedal effortlessly forward, just like walking. With each step the MirageDrive "flippers" flex and take the shape of a propeller blade. The larger muscles in our legs produce more powerful propulsion versus arms using a paddle. The MirageDrive is quiet, creates no splash, and leaves your hands free for fishing, photography or holding a drink. 8. TWIST AND SEAL HATCH Allows you to access additional...

STANDARD FEATURES: Carrying Handle 6" Twist and Seal Hatch Sail Mount Looking for maximum versatility? Here's your tool. Thanks to its innovative movable seat mount, this light and maneuverable pedaling kayak can adjust to fit almost anyone in your group. Pedal, paddle, or sail as the mood strikes you. Whether you're 4' or 6', seven- or seventy-years-old, the Mirage Sport has you covered. OPTIONAL FEATURES: Sail package, Bimini, Dodger, plug-in cart,' Hobie eVolve powered byTorqeedo Cargo Area Carrying Handle Twist and Stow Rudder 8" Twist and Seal Hatch Mid-Boat Carrying Handle Rudder...

Large Covered Bow Hatch . Sail Mount How can a workboat be this much fun? Easily! The same stability, cargo storage, and nearly-hands-free configuration that make the Outback a superb work platform function just as well in the fun zone. Fishing, hunting, or on your lunch-break—the Outback gets the job done. Add the optional Sail package for wind-powered versatility, and you're tuned for any situation, on the clock or off. Mesh Covered Stowage Pocket. 8" Twist and Seal Hatch w/ Mid-Boat Carrying Handles_ Rudder Control Adjustable High Back Padded Seat w/ Inflatable Lumbar Support_ Utility...

STANDARD FEATURES: Carrying Handle- Large Covered Bow Hatch Is it a dragster, a sports car, or a pick-up truck? A true hybrid, the Mirage Revolution® answers, "ALL three." Fast, maneuverabLe, and Loaded with utiLity, this might weLL be the Last kayak you'LL ever need. StabLe and efficient, the deLuxe cockpit keeps you dry whiLe the streamLined huLL deLivers you—at speed—to your favorite spots. Stylish and Loaded with storage, this is the pinnacLe of waterborne OPTIONAL FEATURES: Sail package, Bimini, Dodger, plug-in cart, Hobie eVolve powered byTorqeedo Mesh Covered Stowage Pockets 8" Twist...

Try it once, and you'LL never go back. What happens when you trade noise for stealth? Busy Launch ramps for quiet slide-ins? Scraping hulls for gliding the shallows? In a word—fish. Lots of them. While you can't cast with your hands on a paddle, wheel, or tiller, Hobie's patented MirageDrive has you focusing on job one: trophy hunting. Most Hobie kayaks come fully stocked with molded-in rod holders, gear-gulping storage for tackle and tools, and high-backed padded seats with inflatable lumbar support for maximum comfort. But every fisherman likes to customize his kit. The Hobie Fishing...

Be Seen! When out on your kayak, tall orange safety flag will help other boaters see you, which can prove to be vitally important in high traffic areas! Add a drop-in "tackle box" to Hobie's 8" Twist and Seal Hatch, and be prepared when the fish start biting - keep your tackle within reach with Hobie's Gear Bucket. With a high flow, self-priming Attwood pump, a 6 volt sealed gel cell battery, adjustable drain, and the capacity to hold up to 8 gallons of water. The Hobie Livewell was designed with quietness and Keep your rods where they belong-on board. With a quick-connect hook and...

Carrying Handle 8" Twist and Seal Hatch Mesh Covered Stowage Pocket_ , Adjustable High Back Padded Seat w/ Inflatable Lumbar Support_ Utility Trays "A place for everything and everything in its place." That's the recipe for any successful adventure. The Outfitter cooks it to perfection. Built for two but perfect for solo as well, you won't believe how efficiently this design swallows gear. Hatches, drink holders, pockets, utility trays, and tad holders—you can bring it all, and know where to find it when you need it. Whether on a quick solo mission or an adventure built for two, the...