HOBIE MIRAGE

Mission Bay, San Diego .... One-man pedaled Hobie Mirage is victorious in "tug-of-war" against two-man paddled Hobie Odyssey. Hobie's Hydro-Sail Drive is one powerful set of flippers !

Popular Science .... The Hobie Mirage was the recipient of the 1998 "Best of What's New" Award, with great write- ups in both the November (page 27) and December (page 58) issues. With Popular Science's reputation for recog- nizing true engineering break throughs when they hit the market place, this award can only give the Hobie Mirage added creditability. Congratulations to Greg Ketterman on another truly innovative new design that really performs.

 

Hobie Cat’s thirty-plus years of experience manufacturing state-of-the-art watercraft shows . . . . Hobie’s design team has now stretched the limits of imagination by creating the world’s finest pedaling kayak. The Hobie Mirage, a sit-on-top kayak powered by the ingenious new Hydro-Sail Drive, easily skims along at speeds equal to or better than a paddled kayak.

Leisurely cruise under pedal power alone or enjoy the benefit of a workout by pedaling hard, paddling or doing both at once; the Hobie Mirage is the only kayak that can offer a total-body workout.

Speed, stability and a highly maneuverable hull result in an efficient kayak with a solid feel. As with all Hobie kayaks, the Hobie Mirage features strategically placed scuppers and an ergonomically designed seat, which make for a dry, comfortable ride.
The Hobie Mirage reinforces Hobie’s status as the world leader in fun, affordable and innovative watersports products.

DUAL USE: The Hobie Mirage can be easily pedal driven with the Hydro-Sail or paddled like a conventional kayak, offering a total-body workout. Simple to use for everyone!

 

  • Seamless construction
    of durable
    roto-molded polyethylene
  • Hydro-Sail drive mechanism
  • Cockpit controlled rudder with
    kick-up feature
  • Comfortable ergonomically designed seat
  • Color-coordinated supportive seatback
  • Self-draining cockpit scuppers
  • Large, covered storage compartment
  • On-deck storage with shock cord tie-downs for easy access
  • Two additional access ports for in-hull storage
  • Deluxe 2-piece auxiliary paddle with convenient
    on-deck storage
  • Easy-carry handles
  • 100% RECYCLABLE MATERIAL

 

  • Length: 12’ 6”
  • Width: 2’ 6”
  • Draft: Sails up 6” / Sails down 18”
  • Weight: 55 lbs. without Hydro-Sail (Hydro-Sail 8 lbs.)

 

 


Hydro Sail
(pat. pend)

  • Revolutionary new propulsion system
  • Pedal driven
  • Hands-free kayaking
  • Adjustable mechanism
    accommodates a wide size range of pedalers
  • Durable construction
    Anodized aluminum, stainless steel fittings, self-cleaning mechanism (resists wear from sand and other particles)
  • Easily removable
    for transport and storage



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