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D F HOBIE KAYAKS
TANDEM ISLAND (D)
www.hobiekayaks.com • $5,599
MIRAGE
The leeward ama presses into the water as the Tandem Island’s powerful rig accelerates on even the lightest puff of wind. In its most elemental form, it’s a super fast, two-person kayak. Attach the aka crossbeams, the ama floats and two-piece, carbon-fiber rig and sailing kit (all included), and you and your partner will be cruis- ing in style, thanks to the Tandem Island’s roller-furling, boomless mainsail. Both cockpits have steerage and sail-control lines.
MATERIAL: ROTOMOLDED POLYETHYLENE • LENGTH: 18’6” • WIDTH: AMAS OUT 10’; AMAS IN 42” • WEIGHT: 190 LBS • CAPACITY: 600 LBS
HOBIE KAYAKS
KONA (E)
www.hobiekayaks.com • $849
Built for two but easily handled by one, the Kona is the perfect two- person paddleboat. This two-seater boasts plenty of stability and the nimble, spot-on performance normally found on a one-man boat, giving you the best of both worlds. Its clever design pairs a short waterline with the width normally found on bigger boats, providing a stable ride and snappy, on-a-dime maneuverability. If you prefer to paddle solo, the Kona easily downshifts to be a single seater.
MATERIAL: ROTOMOLDED POLYETHYLENE • LENGTH: 11’6” • WIDTH: 34” • WEIGHT: 63 LBS • CAPACITY: 425 LBS
HOBIE KAYAKS
ODYSSEY (F)
www.hobiekayaks.com • $1,299
This family-oriented, go-anywhere paddle-only kayak features a long, sleek waterline, a stable hull and great tracking performance. With its 550-pound capacity and ample on-deck gear stowage, the
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Odyssey opens up worlds of fun for you and the family. While it can accommodate two, it can be paddled single handed using the molded-in center seat position. Or you can utilize the center seat area to take along a junior crew member, extra gear or even the family hound.
MATERIAL: ROTOMOLDED POLYETHYLENE • LENGTH: 14’ • WIDTH: 33” • WEIGHT: 71 LBS • CAPACITY: 550 LBS
JACKSON KAYAK
BIG TUNA (G)
www.jacksonkayak.com • $1,699–$1,899
UPDATED FOR 2014
The Big Tuna is Jackson Kayak’s largest capacity fishing kayak with the ability to paddle either as a tandem or a solo. It has many dif- ferent seating positions, including the facetime position. It’s Jackson Kayak’s stability, logical accessory positioning, rudder option and speed that make it a serious predator in all water types.
MATERIAL: POLYETHYLENE • LENGTH: 14’1” • WIDTH: 35.5” • WEIGHT: 87–102 LBS • CAPACITY: 500 LBS
KAKU KAYAK
PALAOA TANDEM (H)
www.kakukayak.com • $1,200
NEW FOR 2014
Palaoa is Kaku Kayak’s tandem model for recreation and fishing. It’s rotomolded and comes with rod holders and high-quality high back seats. This kayak is stable, fast, efficient and beautiful.
MATERIAL: POLYETHYLENE • LENGTH: 14’ • WIDTH: 31.1” • COCKPIT: 18” X 54” • WEIGHT: 72 LBS • CAPACITY: 662 LBS
recreational kayaking
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