The Hobie Tandem Island is a very versatile boat that you can sail, peddle, paddle or add a motor (electric or gas outboard). I use my TI year round. I use a 2.5 HP Suzuki outboard. Very reliable and adds significant range to the TI plus added safety.
The Mirage drive (turo fins) are leashed to the TI for safety. The Hobie TIs come with two sets of fins. When I am sailing solo, I keep a spare set of fins on deck for redundancy, and one set installed for peddling. The Hobie TI is very stable and almost impossible to capsize. The trimaran (three hull) design is very wide (10 feet) and stable. The Hobie TI can be sailed from either the front or back seats and is very easy to sail. I have sailed many small sailboats (day sailers) and the Hobie TI is the easiest to sail (due to stable design and the use of the peddles when tacking).
Great video thanks, I like what you have done with your setup I've done a bit in the AI and have now just purchased the TI with spinnaker, I was wondering which seat to use but after seeing what you have done I'll set up for rear, thanks again and all the best
You should do the rest of the US coastline :D Did you feel the roller reduce the speed or make or any "annoyment/hassle"during the sail? I like the placing of it, and thinking of attaching one on each side. I feel the helmet is a overkill, it seperates you from the nature! But, you have good winds, and do not paddle as much as I ( I get WARM). I guess I have to get a similar dry suit, like you. Love the drone shots, and what the heck, a kite cam??
Thanks for the comment. Sailing is one of my loves (along with kite flying) and I am planning on more adventures along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. As for the roller - works great. No noise, slapping or excess drag. Provides extra flotation in an emergency. I only use the helmet on icy days with moderate to high winds. Note - I time my sails to just moderate to high wind ;-). Been doing kite aerial photography for over 20 years.... Enjoy pictures (many) taken from a kite from around the world here: www.flickr.com/photos/wind-watcher/albums/72157710373156497 on flickr. Just getting into the drone stuff now.... The dry suit is a life saver. Cost $ but worth it...especially for all the solo sailing that I do.
@@redmaple7917 I did wrap parts of the roller (middle) and ends with black gorilla tape...but over kill. Just installed second roller and decided not to put the tape on. Will see how well it holds up (mostly concerned about rocks and sharp shells) but again...overkill. Stuff is tough.
The motor is a 4 stroke 2.5 HP Suzuki outboard. Works great. The mount is custom made out of square aluminum tube mounted to track mount on the stern of the TI. Works great. See my youtube video with more details. Also on Hobie Island forum.
Nice video Jim. What was the air temp and how were you dressed under your dry suit? Did you add or subtract any layers during the day? The water looked extremely turbid, any ideas that would explain that?
Lee, the air temp was in the 40s to about 50. Water temp was colder. I did not add or subtract layers. I wear simple blue jeans and a long sleeve sweater under the dry suit. I do not get hot or sweaty. The water is generally turbid in the Chesapeake Bay - video post processing boosted this a bit.
@@seewind Thanks Jim, I appreciate the context for your sail. I bought a dry suit for early and late season sailing plus likely sails on Lake Superior with my buddy Dan Oja. I've only worn it once and wore too many layers. This coming season will be a learning experience with the suit. I really like the three camera set up with good, solid mounts for wiggle-free video.
Greetings James. I would love to know how you rig your boat to prevent capsize! I noticed the the crossed lines to help keep the AKAs out but I do not understand how it functions. Do you use a stainless pin? Very adventurous excursions, motivating my wife and I to get out on the water!
The TI is very hard to capsize. I use both a stainless steel pin in the AKA brace (not recommended for most) and safety lines to slow or prevent the Almas folding back unexpectedly, because of the water I sail (coastal conditions with moderate waves and surf). The safety lines basically stop the Almas from folding back if the pin breaks. I have rigged my safety lines to both pull out the spray skirt and hold the Almas out with one simple stainless steel carabiner to speed folding in and out. I also have rigged pull lines on each Alma to help right the TI after a capsize if ever needed. Again the TI is very hard to capsize .... I have only have this happen in large surf / breaking waves.... Enjoy you Island - fun to sail!
Wow you are one crazy sailing guy ! Winter sailing 🥶
Can't beat winter frostbite sailing!
I'm considering buying a Tandem Island and putting a small outboard motor on it like you've done. It looks like fun!
I see that the fins are out and inside the boat. Are they tied in? I've wondered what happens if I did that and got caught by a strong puff.
The Hobie Tandem Island is a very versatile boat that you can sail, peddle, paddle or add a motor (electric or gas outboard). I use my TI year round. I use a 2.5 HP Suzuki outboard. Very reliable and adds significant range to the TI plus added safety.
The Mirage drive (turo fins) are leashed to the TI for safety. The Hobie TIs come with two sets of fins. When I am sailing solo, I keep a spare set of fins on deck for redundancy, and one set installed for peddling. The Hobie TI is very stable and almost impossible to capsize. The trimaran (three hull) design is very wide (10 feet) and stable. The Hobie TI can be sailed from either the front or back seats and is very easy to sail. I have sailed many small sailboats (day sailers) and the Hobie TI is the easiest to sail (due to stable design and the use of the peddles when tacking).
Great video thanks, I like what you have done with your setup I've done a bit in the AI and have now just purchased the TI with spinnaker, I was wondering which seat to use but after seeing what you have done I'll set up for rear, thanks again and all the best
Rear seat is a bit drier, especially in coastal conditions. Can work good in either. I sail from the rear seat.
You should do the rest of the US coastline :D Did you feel the roller reduce the speed or make or any "annoyment/hassle"during the sail? I like the placing of it, and thinking of attaching one on each side. I feel the helmet is a overkill, it seperates you from the nature! But, you have good winds, and do not paddle as much as I ( I get WARM). I guess I have to get a similar dry suit, like you. Love the drone shots, and what the heck, a kite cam??
Thanks for the comment. Sailing is one of my loves (along with kite flying) and I am planning on more adventures along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. As for the roller - works great. No noise, slapping or excess drag. Provides extra flotation in an emergency. I only use the helmet on icy days with moderate to high winds. Note - I time my sails to just moderate to high wind ;-). Been doing kite aerial photography for over 20 years.... Enjoy pictures (many) taken from a kite from around the world here: www.flickr.com/photos/wind-watcher/albums/72157710373156497 on flickr. Just getting into the drone stuff now.... The dry suit is a life saver. Cost $ but worth it...especially for all the solo sailing that I do.
@@seewind Great video! Did you wrap the roller with another material? Or can it withstand contact with sand and gravel?
@@redmaple7917 I did wrap parts of the roller (middle) and ends with black gorilla tape...but over kill. Just installed second roller and decided not to put the tape on. Will see how well it holds up (mostly concerned about rocks and sharp shells) but again...overkill. Stuff is tough.
hi terrific video. could you describe your motor and motor mount set up? thx brian
The motor is a 4 stroke 2.5 HP Suzuki outboard. Works great. The mount is custom made out of square aluminum tube mounted to track mount on the stern of the TI. Works great. See my youtube video with more details. Also on Hobie Island forum.
Excellent!!!
Muito bom 😃😃
Jeims, questo tandem oby è un due posti
Good trip.
Yes, loved it. Waterways are getting full of ice now...
Nice video Jim. What was the air temp and how were you dressed under your dry suit? Did you add or subtract any layers during the day? The water looked extremely turbid, any ideas that would explain that?
Lee, the air temp was in the 40s to about 50. Water temp was colder. I did not add or subtract layers. I wear simple blue jeans and a long sleeve sweater under the dry suit. I do not get hot or sweaty. The water is generally turbid in the Chesapeake Bay - video post processing boosted this a bit.
@@seewind Thanks Jim, I appreciate the context for your sail. I bought a dry suit for early and late season sailing plus likely sails on Lake Superior with my buddy Dan Oja. I've only worn it once and wore too many layers. This coming season will be a learning experience with the suit. I really like the three camera set up with good, solid mounts for wiggle-free video.
Greetings James. I would love to know how you rig your boat to prevent capsize! I noticed the the crossed lines to help keep the AKAs out but I do not understand how it functions. Do you use a stainless pin?
Very adventurous excursions, motivating my wife and I to get out on the water!
The TI is very hard to capsize. I use both a stainless steel pin in the AKA brace (not recommended for most) and safety lines to slow or prevent the Almas folding back unexpectedly, because of the water I sail (coastal conditions with moderate waves and surf). The safety lines basically stop the Almas from folding back if the pin breaks. I have rigged my safety lines to both pull out the spray skirt and hold the Almas out with one simple stainless steel carabiner to speed folding in and out. I also have rigged pull lines on each Alma to help right the TI after a capsize if ever needed. Again the TI is very hard to capsize .... I have only have this happen in large surf / breaking waves.... Enjoy you Island - fun to sail!
Congratulations on another great sailing video! What kind of hooks do you use for the foam roller? How do you attach them?
I use a simple stainless steel snap carabiner in the front and a simple bungie in the back. Works great.
@@seewind Thank you for your reply. But how do you attach the carabiner to the roller? Is there a hole through the whole length of the roller?
@@redmaple7917 I inserted stainless steel eye bolt screw into both ends of the roller and secure with epoxy (3/16" by 3" inch eye bolts).
What do you like better, ai or ti? And why? Thanks, enjoyed the videos.
Owned and sailed both the AI and TI. Prefer the TI. Faster, dryer, carries more weight and passengers. Fun boat to sail.
What is the size of your roller and what is it made of? Thanks
Firm Yoga roller:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KAEJ3V8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
Where did you get your helmet? I want one! amazon?
Special surfing helmet - works great for winter / cold weather sailing. I actually have 3 and will be selling two. Leave note if you are interested.
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Show James no tenho manei para comprar um desses por isso eu fiz um para mim Veja wiwus no mi canal com ficou