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Mirage Tandem Island Hobie
Designer: Greg Ketterman  ·  Builder: Hobie  ·  First built: 2007
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About the Mirage Tandem Island Hobie

Originally developed by Hobie Cat as an innovative pedal-powered watercraft, the Mirage Tandem Island represents a unique fusion of sailing and human-powered propulsion technology. This distinctive vessel combines Hobie's renowned MirageDrive pedal system with traditional sailing capabilities, creating a versatile platform for coastal exploration and recreational sailing. Built for shallow water adventure and protected coastal areas, the Tandem Island excels in bays, lagoons, and near-shore environments where its shallow draft and beach-launchable design prove invaluable. The catamaran configuration provides excellent stability, making it particularly appealing to recreational sailors and those seeking a stable platform for fishing or casual cruising. What sets this craft apart is its dual propulsion system—sailors can harness wind power through the main sail or engage the pedal-driven MirageDrive when winds are light or absent. This hybrid approach eliminates the frustration of being becalmed and opens up new possibilities for exploration in areas where traditional sailboats might struggle. The Tandem Island's reputation centers on versatility and accessibility, offering an entry point into sailing for those who appreciate the backup security of human-powered propulsion while maintaining the pure joy of wind-driven sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 18.50 ft / 5.64 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 2.42 ft / 0.74 m
Min Draft 1.25 ft / 0.38 m
Displacement 240.00 lb / 109 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 90.00 ft² / 8.36 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Cbrd.
Rigging Type Cat (Marconi)
Construction Rotomolded polyethylene
Designer Greg Ketterman
Builder Hobie
First Built 2007
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
37.32
How It Compares

vs. G Cat 57, Macgregor 19, Nacra 570, Pacific Catamaran, Sol Cat 18

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Dimensions
LOA
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
18.5 ft
G Cat 57
18.7 ft
Macgregor 19
18.8 ft
Nacra 570
18.5 ft
Pacific Catamaran
18.8 ft
Sol Cat 18
18.3 ft
LWL
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
G Cat 57
17.5 ft
Macgregor 19
17.0 ft
Nacra 570
Pacific Catamaran
17.9 ft
Sol Cat 18
18.0 ft
Beam
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
10.0 ft
G Cat 57
8.0 ft
Macgregor 19
7.4 ft
Nacra 570
8.0 ft
Pacific Catamaran
7.9 ft
Sol Cat 18
7.9 ft
Displacement
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
240 lbs
G Cat 57
360 lbs
Macgregor 19
2 lbs
Nacra 570
360 lbs
Pacific Catamaran
500 lbs
Sol Cat 18
330 lbs
Sail Area
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
90 sq ft
G Cat 57
Macgregor 19
Nacra 570
230 sq ft
Pacific Catamaran
270 sq ft
Sol Cat 18
Performance
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
G Cat 57
1.9
Macgregor 19
Nacra 570
2.1
Pacific Catamaran
2.7
Sol Cat 18
1.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
G Cat 57
4.50
Macgregor 19
Nacra 570
4.50
Pacific Catamaran
3.99
Sol Cat 18
4.59
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
G Cat 57
29
Macgregor 19
186
Nacra 570
41
Pacific Catamaran
Sol Cat 18
25
Hull Speed
Mirage Tandem Island Hobie ★
G Cat 57
5.6 kts
Macgregor 19
Nacra 570
5.3 kts
Pacific Catamaran
5.7 kts
Sol Cat 18
5.7 kts
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